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MicroBT Whatsminer M53 (230 TH/s)
Sold out · Last price $6,123 all-in, delivered, installed and hosted in Nigeria · MicroBT · Air-cooled · SHA-256
The MicroBT Whatsminer M53 (230 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from MicroBT released in Apr 2023. It runs at 230 TH/s while drawing 6,670 W, an efficiency of 29 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 M53 price history · MicroBT Whatsminer M53 profitability history
MicroBT Whatsminer M53 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 | 0.000072 BTC | $5.64 | $5.57 | $0.07 |
| Weekly | 0.000506 BTC | $39.48 | $38.97 | $0.51 |
| Monthly | 0.002201 BTC | $171.56 | $169.35 | $2.21 |
| Yearly | 0.026408 BTC | $2,058.49 | $2,031.93 | $26.56 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $76,945. Year 1 return: 0%.
MicroBT Whatsminer M53 price history
From $3,636 in May 2023 to $736 in Mar 2025 (-80%).
| Month | Price per unit | Price per TH |
|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | $3,432 | $14.92 |
| Jun 2023 | $3,291 | $14.31 |
| Jul 2023 | $3,209 | $13.95 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,997 | $13.03 |
| Sep 2023 | $2,583 | $11.23 |
| Oct 2023 | $2,473 | $10.75 |
| Nov 2023 | $2,289 | $9.95 |
| Dec 2023 | $2,537 | $11.03 |
| Jan 2024 | $2,772 | $12.05 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,576 | $11.20 |
| Mar 2024 | $2,489 | $10.82 |
| Apr 2024 | $2,084 | $9.06 |
| May 2024 | $1,546 | $6.72 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,546 | $6.72 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,543 | $6.71 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,201 | $5.22 |
| Sep 2024 | $679 | $2.95 |
| Oct 2024 | $731 | $3.18 |
| Nov 2024 | $837 | $3.64 |
| Dec 2024 | $780 | $3.39 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,010 | $4.39 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,019 | $4.43 |
| Mar 2025 | $736 | $3.20 |
Where to host the MicroBT Whatsminer M53
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.5¢ | 99.3% | $111,143 | -$99 | $6,104 | -19% |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.5¢ | 73.6% | $76,945 | $2 | $6,123 | 0% |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.5¢ | 98.7% | $111,143 | -$98 | $6,202 | -19% |
MicroBT Whatsminer M53 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MicroBT |
| Model | MicroBT Whatsminer M53 |
| Release date | Apr 2023 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 230 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 6670 W |
| Efficiency | 29 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Dimensions | 430 x 155 x 226 mm (approx.) |
| Weight | 27.1 kg (approx.) |
MicroBT Whatsminer M53 FAQ
How much does the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 cost?
The all-in price of the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 (230 TH/s) is about $6,123 per machine, delivered, imported, installed and hosted in Nigeria with a two-month hosting deposit. That is the machine itself at $3,990 ($17.35 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 M53 (230 TH/s) profitable?
As of Nov 1, 2026, hosted in Nigeria at 4.5¢/kWh, the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 (230 TH/s) is calculated to generate $0.07 daily, $2.21 monthly and $26.56 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 M53?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 costs about $76,945 in Nigeria, and $111,143 in UAE and $111,143 in Argentina. Bitcoin trades at $77,951, so every coin it mines is made 1% below the price of buying one.
What is the year 1 return of the MicroBT Whatsminer M53?
At current bitcoin price and difficulty, the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 returns -19–0% 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 M53?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M53 produces 230 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 6,670 W, giving an efficiency of 29 J/TH.
What are the dimensions and weight of the MicroBT Whatsminer M53?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M53 measures about 430 x 155 x 226 mm and weighs around 27.1 kg.
Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M53 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 M53 be hosted?
We can host the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 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 M53 changed?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M53 sold for $3,636 in May 2023 and $736 as of Mar 2025, down 80%. Over that time it ranged from $633 to $3,636.
When was the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 released?
MicroBT announced the MicroBT Whatsminer M53 in Apr 2023.