Bitcoin Mining Hosting Cost Index
The Bitcoin Mining Hosting Cost Index tracks real published hosting rates across 24 providers as of August 2026: the median published US rate is $0.0725/kWh, with published per-kWh rates ranging $0.045–$0.08/kWh globally.
Hosting rates by provider (August 2026)
All 24active providers tracked by Lightning Mines. Providers with a published rate card are listed first. "Contact for pricing" means the provider quotes custom rates — confirm current terms directly before committing capital.
| Provider | Hosting Rate | Cooling | Location | Min. Machines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Mines | $225/mo flat | Air | Cascade Locks, Oregon | 1 |
| Simple Mining | $0.07–$0.08/kWh | Air + Hydro | Iowa | 1 |
| EZ Blockchain | $0.07/kWh | Air | Texas, Wyoming, Nebraska | — |
| Sazmining | $0.045–$0.05/kWh | Air | Paraguay | 1 |
| Compass Mining | Contact for pricing | Air + Immersion | United States, Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway | 1 |
| Blockware Solutions | Contact for pricing | Air | United States | — |
| Hut 8 | Contact for pricing | Air + Immersion | United States | — |
| OneMiners | Contact for pricing | Air | United States | — |
| Bitkern | Contact for pricing | Air | United States | — |
| Kaboomracks | Contact for pricing | Air | United States | — |
| Bitcoin Miner Hosting | Contact for pricing | Air | United States | — |
| D-Central Technologies | Contact for pricing | Air | Quebec, Canada | — |
| Mining Syndicate | Contact for pricing | Air | United States | — |
| Musk Miners | Contact for pricing | Air | United States | — |
| UMiners | Contact for pricing | Air | United States | — |
| Hamus Hosting | Contact for pricing | Air | United States | — |
| Munich International Mining | Contact for pricing | Air | Germany, Europe | — |
| Wattum | Contact for pricing | Air | United States | — |
| Bitdeer | Contact for pricing | Air + Immersion | United States, Norway, Bhutan, Singapore | — |
| BitFuFu | Revenue share | Air | Singapore, Global | — |
| Hashbranch | Contact for pricing | Air | United States | — |
| Block Mining | Contact for pricing | Air | Kentucky, United States | — |
| MiningStore | Contact for pricing | Air | Australia | — |
| Mining Dutch Hosting | Contact for pricing | Air | Netherlands | — |
How bitcoin mining hosting is billed
Hosting providers bill one of two ways — per-kWh or a flat monthly fee per machine — never both. The Lightning Mines ROI calculator models both modes.
Per-kWh billing
You pay for the electricity your machine actually draws. A ~3.6 kW machine (e.g. Antminer S21) running 24/7 uses about 3.6 kW × 730 h ≈ 2,628 kWh/month. At $0.077/kWh that is ≈ $202/month. US facilities typically charge $0.055–$0.095/kWh all-in.
Flat monthly fee
One fixed price per machine per month, power included — typically $225/month among tracked providers. Your cost never changes with power draw, which makes ROI easy to model. Compare the flat fee against your machine's expected per-kWh bill: for the ~3.6 kW example above, $0.077/kWh ≈ $202/month, so a flat fee near that number is equivalent — and cheaper if your machine draws more.
Always confirm what a quoted rate includes: pool fees, management fees, setup fees, and deposits can change the true all-in cost. See how we verify.
Hosting cost FAQ
How much does bitcoin mining hosting cost?
As of August 2026, the median published US bitcoin mining hosting rate tracked by Lightning Mines is $0.0725/kWh, with published per-kWh rates ranging from $0.045 to $0.08/kWh globally. For a modern ~3.6 kW machine like an Antminer S21, that works out to roughly $118–$210 per month in hosting fees. Some providers instead charge a flat monthly fee per machine (typically $225/month).
Is a flat monthly fee better than per-kWh billing?
A flat monthly fee (e.g. $225/month per machine) is fixed regardless of power draw, which makes budgeting simple. Per-kWh billing scales with your machine's actual consumption: a 3.6 kW machine running 24/7 uses about 2,628 kWh/month, so at $0.077/kWh you would pay roughly $202/month. Neither is inherently better — compare the flat fee against your machine's kW draw × 730 hours × the per-kWh rate and take the lower all-in number, after confirming what each fee includes.
What is a good hosting rate for bitcoin mining in 2026?
US facilities typically land between $0.055 and $0.095/kWh all-in. Published rates in the Lightning Mines index run $0.045–$0.08/kWh, and the median published US rate is $0.0725/kWh as of August 2026. Anything at or below roughly $0.08/kWh all-in (including fees) is competitive; always confirm whether quoted rates include pool fees, management fees, and setup charges.
Why do most hosting providers not publish their rates?
Of the 24 active providers Lightning Mines tracks, only 4 publish a rate card; the rest quote custom pricing based on machine count, contract length, and current power costs. Unpublished pricing is not automatically a red flag, but it makes comparison harder — get every quote in writing, and check the total effective cost including deposits, setup fees, and minimum terms before committing.
Run the numbers on a real quote
Plug any rate from this index into the ROI calculator, or compare providers side by side.