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MicroBT Whatsminer M50 (118 TH/s)
Sold out · Last price $2,478 all-in, delivered, installed and hosted in Nigeria · MicroBT · Air-cooled · SHA-256
The MicroBT Whatsminer M50 (118 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from MicroBT released in Jun 2022. It runs at 118 TH/s while drawing 3,304 W, an efficiency of 28 J/TH. It is currently sold out; the figures below show what it would earn if hosted with us today.
More on this machine: MicroBT Whatsminer M50 price history · MicroBT Whatsminer M50 profitability history · Three years on, the Whatsminer M50 has paid for its box, and only Nigeria's power keeps it on
MicroBT Whatsminer M50 profitability
As of Nov 1, 2026, hosted in Nigeria at 4.5¢/kWh with 73.6% uptime. Bitcoin $77,951.
| Period | Bitcoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.000037 BTC | $2.89 | $2.76 | $0.14 |
| Weekly | 0.000260 BTC | $20.25 | $19.30 | $0.95 |
| Monthly | 0.001129 BTC | $88.02 | $83.89 | $4.13 |
| Yearly | 0.013548 BTC | $1,056.10 | $1,006.52 | $49.57 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $74,292. Year 1 return: 2%.
MicroBT Whatsminer M50 price history
From $4,078 in Jul 2022 to $929 in Jan 2025 (-77%).
| Month | Price per unit | Price per TH |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | $4,031 | $34.16 |
| Aug 2022 | $3,597 | $30.48 |
| Sep 2022 | $2,793 | $23.67 |
| Oct 2022 | $2,203 | $18.67 |
| Nov 2022 | $1,755 | $14.87 |
| Dec 2022 | $1,664 | $14.10 |
| Jan 2023 | $1,788 | $15.15 |
| Feb 2023 | $1,814 | $15.37 |
| Mar 2023 | $1,938 | $16.42 |
| Apr 2023 | $1,884 | $15.97 |
| May 2023 | $1,761 | $14.92 |
| Jun 2023 | $1,689 | $14.31 |
| Jul 2023 | $1,646 | $13.95 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,722 | $14.60 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,710 | $14.49 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,450 | $12.29 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,400 | $11.87 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,388 | $11.76 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,533 | $12.99 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,351 | $11.45 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,326 | $11.24 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,326 | $11.24 |
| May 2024 | $1,202 | $10.19 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,103 | $9.35 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,028 | $8.72 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,016 | $8.61 |
| Sep 2024 | $979 | $8.30 |
| Oct 2024 | $880 | $7.46 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,041 | $8.82 |
| Dec 2024 | $942 | $7.98 |
| Jan 2025 | $929 | $7.88 |
Where to host the MicroBT Whatsminer M50
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.5¢ | 99.3% | $107,311 | -$45 | $2,902 | -18% |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.5¢ | 73.6% | $74,292 | $4 | $2,478 | 2% |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.5¢ | 98.7% | $107,311 | -$44 | $2,454 | -22% |
MicroBT Whatsminer M50 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MicroBT |
| Model | MicroBT Whatsminer M50 |
| Release date | Jul 2022 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 118 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 3304 W |
| Efficiency | 28 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Dimensions | 430 x 155 x 226 mm (approx.) |
| Weight | 13.5 kg (approx.) |
MicroBT Whatsminer M50 FAQ
How much does the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 cost?
The all-in price of the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 (118 TH/s) is about $2,478 per machine, delivered, imported, installed and hosted in Nigeria with a two-month hosting deposit. That is the machine itself at $1,260 ($10.68 per TH/s, the Hong Kong price) plus shipping, infrastructure, import duty, customs, setup and the deposit. It is sold out with us; these figures use its market price.
Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 (118 TH/s) profitable?
As of Nov 1, 2026, hosted in Nigeria at 4.5¢/kWh, the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 (118 TH/s) is calculated to generate $0.14 daily, $4.13 monthly and $49.57 yearly after electricity, at a bitcoin price of $77,951. It always changes with bitcoin's price and network difficulty.
What does it cost to mine one bitcoin with the MicroBT Whatsminer M50?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 costs about $74,292 in Nigeria, and $107,311 in UAE and $107,311 in Argentina. Bitcoin trades at $77,951, so every coin it mines is made 5% below the price of buying one.
What is the year 1 return of the MicroBT Whatsminer M50?
At current bitcoin price and difficulty, the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 returns -22–2% in its first year at our sites, after electricity, against everything paid up front: the machine, shipping, import, infrastructure, setup and hosting deposit. You keep the machine and every bitcoin it mines. It always changes.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the MicroBT Whatsminer M50?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M50 produces 118 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 3,304 W, giving an efficiency of 28 J/TH.
What are the dimensions and weight of the MicroBT Whatsminer M50?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M50 measures about 430 x 155 x 226 mm and weighs around 13.5 kg.
Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M50 is air-cooled with fans. In the UAE we run air-cooled machines in immersion tanks instead, which keeps them cool in desert heat.
Where can the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 be hosted?
We can host the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 in UAE (6.5¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime, immersion), Nigeria (4.5¢/kWh, 73.6% uptime) and Argentina (6.5¢/kWh, 98.7% uptime). The bitcoin it mines goes straight to your own wallet.
How has the price of the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 changed?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M50 sold for $4,078 in Jul 2022 and $929 as of Jan 2025, down 77%. Over that time it ranged from $843 to $4,078.
When was the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 released?
MicroBT announced the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 in Jun 2022.