On April 23, 2026, Bitcoin's hashprice stood at $36.46 per PH/s per day, allowing operators of the latest ASIC miners to generate positive margins even as network difficulty remains elevated. According to data from asicminervalue.com, all 14 leading ASIC miners show daily net profits ranging from $12.73 to $31.62 when electricity costs are $0.04 per kWh.
Top Performer: Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro 3U
Launched in January 2026, the S23 Hydro 3U delivers 1.16 PH/s at 11,020W, with an efficiency of 9.5 J/TH. It requires three-phase power (380-415V) and operates at roughly 50 dB. Based on current hashprice, it generates $31.62 daily, ranking first in profitability.
Second Place: MicroBT Whatsminer M79S
Released in December 2025, the M79S offers 1.35 PH/s at 20,000W (efficiency 14.81 J/TH). It is designed for dedicated liquid cooling loops and yields $29.91 per day.
Upcoming: Bitdeer Sealminer A4 Ultra Hydro
Scheduled for May 2026, the A4 Ultra Hydro boasts 886 TH/s at 8,372W, with an industry-leading efficiency of 9.45 J/TH. Once available, it would earn $24.20 daily under current conditions.
Notable Rigs in Detail
- Bitmain Antminer S23e Hydro 2U (865 TH/s, 10 J/TH): $23.17/day
- Bitmain Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U (860 TH/s, 11 J/TH): $20.56/day
- MicroBT Whatsminer M79 (920 TH/s, 15.76 J/TH): $19.55/day
- Block Proto Rig (819 TH/s, 12,000W, air-cooled): $18.28/day
- Bitdeer Sealminer A4 Pro Hydro (680 TH/s, 10.9 J/TH): $17.62/day
- Bitdeer Sealminer A3 Pro Hydro (660 TH/s, 12.5 J/TH): $16.09/day
- MicroBT Whatsminer M7DS (680 TH/s, 13.5 J/TH): $15.91/day
- Bitmain Antminer S23 Hyd (580 TH/s, 9.5 J/TH): $15.81/day
- MicroBT Whatsminer M7D (634 TH/s, 14.5 J/TH): $14.23/day
- Bitmain Antminer S21 XP+ Hydro (500 TH/s, 11 J/TH): $12.91/day
- MicroBT Whatsminer M73S+ (540 TH/s, 13.33 J/TH): $12.73/day
Cooling Trends and Outlook
As of April 2026, 13 out of 14 top miners require water-cooling or immersion infrastructure, with only the Block Proto Rig running on air cooling. Bitdeer's Sealminer A4 series, announced in early April 2026, set a new efficiency record of 9.45 J/TH. Miners currently benefit from a favorable combination of elevated hashprice, low electricity costs, and rapidly improving hardware efficiency. However, any significant shift in Bitcoin price, network difficulty, or energy prices could swiftly reshuffle the profitability rankings.