► In short
- The initial cost for Bitcoin’s mining is between $ 5,000 and € 10,000
- It is possible to undergo solo, join a pool, or make cloud mining
- Evaluate the costs and your possible gains before you get into the bitcoin mining
Mining is a key element of the network Bitcoin. This process validates transactions and secures blockchain via the Proof-of-work (PoW). The minors then receive a bitcoin reward and transaction costs.
The halving 2024 However, has reduced the reward by half by half. Minors now earn 3,125 BTC/Bloc, limiting the offer and potentially increasing the price of the crypto. In 2025, Bitcoin nevertheless remains a certain value, with a price oscillating between 92 000 € et 101 000 €. It is also supported by institutional adoption. However, the competition and the increase in the difficulty of the network complicate profitability, promoting minors with inexpensive electricity and efficient material.
The material costs of Bitcoin’s mining (150 words)
To undermine bitcoin, you need equipment. This will then ask you ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) and low-cost electricity. In 2025, here are some flagship models:
- Bitmain Antminer S21 Pro : 234 TH/s, 3 510 W, environ 6 500 €
- MicroBT Whatsminer M66S : 298 TH/s, 5 513 W, environ 7 000 €
- Canaan Avalon A1566 : 150 TH/s, 3 225 W, environ 5 500 €
You will then have to think about the cost of electricity. Yes, your setup will not work with air. As an example, we have compared a city in France with two other countries where electricity is very affordable:
- France (Bordeaux, € 0.18/kWh): € 390/month
- Canada (€ 0.05/kWh): € 108/month
- Iceland (€ 0.03/kWh): € 65/month
Obviously, other expenses will be added to these two points, such as cooling (€ 500 to € 1,000), maintenance, pool fees (1-3 % of gains). In the end, an initial investment of € 5,000 to € 10,000 is necessary for an individual minor.
What about income?
As we have just tackled the charges, there is now the question of profitability. Your income on mining will depend on the Bitcoin price, equipment and energy cost. After Halving 2024, Miner becomes more difficult. Here is nevertheless an estimate of monthly income:
| Scenario | Prix BTC (€) | Electrical cost (€/kWh) | Monthly income (€) | Net profits (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | 110 000 | 0,03 | 1 650 | 1 585 |
| Realistic | 100 000 | 0,05 | 1 500 | 1 392 |
| Pessimistic | 85 000 | 0,10 | 1 275 | 975 |
To maximize your profits in Bitcoin’s mining in 2025, consider using renewable energy (hydroelectric, solar). Joining a mining pool (ex: Foundry USA, Antpool) is also an option, but your income will depend on your contribution, and there are costs. Otherwise, you can optimize your current equipment (overclocking, firmware update). The smallest will think of reducing the heat of ASICS (resale for heating for example). Finally, don’t forget to adjust your strategy according to the market.
An efficient ASIC combined with cheap electricity will therefore return your mining. Otherwise, you risk losing money.
