One of the key factors influencing the situation was the strengthening of the ruble by almost 40% against the dollar, as well as thoughtful legislative design of the miners' activities. These changes have made the purchase of modern equipment more accessible to companies and private investors.
According to experts, the cost of mining bitcoin in Russia industrially is 35-40% lower than its market price on the stock exchange. This makes mining an attractive investment destination, especially given the projected increase in the value of Bitcoin to $130,000 by the end of 2025.
The leader in profitability among all tested models was the Antminer S21+ with a capacity of 235 TH/s. This machine from Bitmain brings its owners about 30 thousand rubles per month at current exchange rates, and by the end of the year it can reach an income of 38 thousand rubles per month. For four months, the projected profit is more than 150 thousand rubles.
The Whatsminer M61 S+ from MicroBT is in second place. The device shows stable operation with a performance of 218 TH/s. Now it is able to bring the owner about 28 thousand rubles per month, and with the projected growth of bitcoin — more than 35 thousand.
The third place is occupied by the younger model in the same line — the Whatsminer M61 S. Despite the slightly lower capacity (204 TH/s), its profitability is close to the previous options: about 26 thousand rubles per month now and more than 33 thousand in the near future.
The Antminer L9 model, which uses the Scrypt algorithm, deserves special attention. It can mine several cryptocurrencies at once — Litecoin, Dogecoin and others. According to GIS Mining estimates, today its monthly profitability is about 49 thousand rubles, and by the end of the year — more than 54 thousand. However, it is worth considering the specifics of these coins and fluctuations in their exchange rates, which is why it is not entirely correct to compare them with bitcoin miners.
The company also highlighted the Antminer S23 model, which is scheduled for release early next year. A device with a claimed capacity of 318 TH/s is already showing a potential yield of over 40 thousand rubles per month. With favorable market dynamics, this figure may exceed 50 thousand rubles.
Experts emphasize that it makes sense to invest in mining only with a competent approach: taking into account current electricity tariffs, equipment stability and market prospects. Both private miners and institutional players are showing the greatest interest in the new equipment, seeking to upgrade the fleet of equipment and record maximum profits by the end of the year.
Thus, 2025 is becoming an important growth point for the Russian mining market. Increased availability of equipment, clarity of tax regulation and favorable economic conditions contribute to the entry of mining to a new level for both small and large businesses.
