Is Bitcoin Mining still worth it in 2025?

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Your Friend Andy
September 10, 2025

I’ve been mining Bitcoin for just over three years now. In that time, Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $124,000, the block rewards were cut in half, and mining difficulty has gone vertical.

So here’s the question: is mining still worth it today… or is it too late to start in 2025?

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Mining Rewards in 2025

  • After the 2024 halving, rewards dropped from 900 BTC/day → 450 BTC/day.

  • Meanwhile, competition is rising. Mining difficulty has exploded from 30 trillion in 2022 to over 127 trillion today.

  • But Bitcoin miners still earn about $53 million every day.

Translation? The pie is smaller, more miners are fighting for a slice, but there is still quite a bit of pie left.

My Numbers (Real Data)

When I started with 16 machines in 2022, I was mining about 0.22 BTC/month.
Today, with 26 machines running, I’m earning just under 0.06 BTC/month.

For the past 2-3 months, that has translated to:

  • Revenue: $6,482/month

  • Hosting Costs: $3,636/month

  • Profit: $2,846/month

That’s roughly $34K per year in passive income—and if Bitcoin climbs to $150K or $200K, those numbers could easily double or triple (I’ll share why in a moment).

Why Hosting is a Game-Changer

I don’t run these machines at home (too loud, hot, and expensive). Instead, I use Musk Miners hosting at $0.075/kWh through my Zzz Money Club membership (their normal rate is $0.08).

Why it matters:

  • Hosting keeps electricity costs low, which is the #1 factor in mining profitability.

  • It makes mining truly passive. Repairs, maintenance, and downtime are all handled for me.

Would I Be Richer Just Buying Bitcoin?

If I had taken all the money I spent on miners and hosting and just bought Bitcoin, I’d hold about 4.2 BTC today. Instead, I’ve mined 3.65 BTC.

So technically, buying would have been a little better.

But here’s the twist: mining has variables that can flip the script:

  • Transaction fees can spike in bull markets, sometimes doubling or tripling block rewards.

  • Mining rigs themselves often skyrocket in value. Machines I bought for a few thousand could resell for $20K+ if demand surges.

That’s the leverage miners get that pure buyers don’t. So it comes down to whether you want a sure thing/known amount (buying) or if you want to roll the dice a little and potentially earn more (mining).

My Next Moves

For the rest of 2025, I’m:

  • Stacking more current-gen machines (S21s, XP units).

  • Exploring hydro miners (twice the efficiency of air-cooled).

  • Adding Dogecoin miners for diversification (payouts can still be in Bitcoin).

Mining is my leveraged bet on Bitcoin’s future.

So… Is It Worth It?

It depends on your goals:

  • If you want a sure thing, just buy Bitcoin. You know exactly what you’re getting.

  • If you want daily passive income, tax advantages, and the potential for upside surprises, mining might make more sense for you.

Personally, I do both. I dollar-cost average into Bitcoin, and I run miners. It’s a strategy that works for me, and I think it’s the smartest way to maximize exposure.

Final Takeaway

If you already hold Bitcoin, don’t sell it to buy miners. That’s a mistake. But if you want to roll the dice, stack more BTC, and position yourself for outsized upside, then mining is still alive and well in 2025.

This crypto cycle could be one of the last real chances to create life-changing wealth. Don’t sit on the sidelines.

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