What algorithm does Bitcoin (BTC) use for mining?

Bitcoin uses the SHA-256 mining algorithm.

Is Bitcoin (BTC) profitable to mine?

Bitcoin mining profitability depends on hardware hashrate, electricity cost, and current network difficulty.

Proof-of-work network

Live market, network, calculator, and compatible miner data for BTC.

AlgorithmSHA-256

Network hashrate989.34 EH/s

Difficulty126.23T

Compatible miners48

Miner PowerWElectricity Price (per kWh)$Hardware Cost$Pool Fee%Coin Price$Miner Hashrate

Network Hashrate989.34 EH/s

Mining Difficulty126.23T

Shutdown Price0.0000 $

Payback Period0 days

Daily Statistics Income$0.00 / 0 BTC

Daily Statistics Electricity Cost-$0.00

Daily Statistics Profit$0.00

Monthly Statistics Income$0.00 / 0 BTC

Monthly Statistics Electricity Cost-$0.00

Monthly Statistics Profit$0.00

Yearly Statistics Income$0.00 / 0 BTC

Yearly Statistics Electricity Cost-$0.00

Yearly Statistics Profit$0.00