IceRiver EU Miners: How to Calculate Your Mining Break-Even Point
If you're new to mining or planning your next big ASIC investment, you're probably asking the same question we hear every day at IceRiver Europe:
"When will I make my money back?"
That’s why we created this guide—to show you how to calculate your mining break-even point in under five minutes using simple math and real-world numbers from our most popular IceRiver.eu miners.
Whether you're into Kaspa, Alephium, or zero-knowledge mining, we want you to make confident decisions based on data—not hype.
What Is a Mining Break-Even Point?
Your break-even point is the time it takes to recover your initial investment from your mining earnings. Knowing this helps you:
- ✅ Evaluate if a miner is worth the cost
- ✅ Compare hosting options
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✅ Plan your expansion strategy
Formula:
Break-Even Time (Months) = Total Cost / Monthly Profit
Let’s walk through this using real examples from our latest IceRiver.eu miners.
💵 Step 1: Know Your Miner’s Daily Earnings
Let’s take the IceRiver KASPA KS5M as our first example.
Specs:
- Hashrate: 15 TH/s
- Power Consumption: 3,400W
- Estimated Daily Output: ~150–180 KAS
- KAS Price: $0.025
Let’s use both ends of the range:
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Low Estimate (150 KAS/day)
→ 150 × $0.025 = $3.75/day
→ $3.75 × 30 = $112.50/month -
High Estimate (180 KAS/day)
→ 180 × $0.025 = $4.50/day
→ $4.50 × 30 = $135/month
Depending on network conditions and uptime, the KS5M can earn between $112.50 and $135 per month at a KAS price of $0.025.
⚡ Step 2: Subtract Hosting or Electricity Costs
We’ll use our Dubai hosting site at $0.0525/kWh.
- Power Consumption: 3.4 kW
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Monthly Usage:
→ 3.4 kW × 24 hrs × 30 days = 2,448 kWh/month -
Monthly Hosting Cost:
→ 2,448 × $0.0525 = $128.52/month
💸 Monthly Profit (Using $112.50 revenue estimate):
$112.50 – $128.52 = –$16.02/month
In this case, you'd need to:
- Wait for KAS price to rise
- Choose a cheaper zone like Ethiopia
- Upgrade to a more efficient miner like the KS5L
📊 Step 3: Apply the Formula
Let’s say you bought the KS5L for $5,999 and you’re earning $140/month after costs:
$5,999 / $140 = ~42.8 months
⏳ That’s ~3.5 years to break even
⚠️ Prices, token rewards, and hashrates change constantly. Always recalculate monthly.
📈 IceRiver EU Miners Comparison Table
| Miner Model | Hashrate | Power | Estimated Daily Earnings | Monthly Profit | Estimated Break-Even |
| KS5M | 15 TH/s ±10% | 3,400 W | ~150–180 KAS/day | – $16/month (Nigeria) | N/A |
| KS5L | 12 TH/s ±10% | 3,400 W | ~110–130 KAS/day | ~$140/month (Ethiopia) | ~43 months |
| AE2 | 720 MH/s ±10% | 1,300 W | ~2 ALEO/day (speculative) | ~$90/month | ~60–70 months |
📌 For live ROI updates, use our hosted calculator at IceRiver.eu/products.
💡 Why This Matters: A Smarter Way to Mine
A miner pulling in $10/day doesn’t help you if your electricity bill is $11/day.
Break-even analysis turns you from a speculator into a strategist. That’s how we do things at IceRiver.eu—data first, profits second, hype never.
🌍 Smart Hosting = Faster ROI
Energy rates make a huge difference. Here's what we recommend:
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Dubai – $0.0525/kWh: Best for Kaspa miners
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Ethiopia – $0.0549/kWh: Low rates + cool ambient temps
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Finland – Efficient for cooler climate setups
If you're chasing ROI, the KS5L hosted in Ethiopia is one of our current top performers.
🧠 Final Thoughts
Mining isn’t just about specs—it’s about having a game plan.
At IceRiver.eu, we want you to feel confident in every miner you choose. Whether it’s the powerhouse KS5M, the efficient KS5L, or our next-gen AE2, you’re not just buying hardware—you’re joining a community that believes in smart mining, transparent data, and long-term support.
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