United States Crypto Mining | Hashrate, Power & Rules
United States is the largest single mining jurisdiction in the world. This page covers what power actually costs, what the rules are, and which hardware suits the local climate and grid.
$0.050 - $0.100/kWh
Published power range
United States
Market
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Mining status
37.5%
Global bitcoin hashrate (est.)
Power, climate and rules at a glance
| Electricity | $0.050 - $0.100/kWh |
|---|---|
| Energy mix | gas, wind, solar and nuclear, concentrated in deregulated grid markets |
| Cooling constraint | varies enormously - Texas summer heat is the binding constraint, northern states are not |
| Legal status | Mining is legal federally. Siting and power are regulated state by state, with ERCOT in Texas the most mining-friendly large grid. Some states and municipalities apply noise, zoning and utility-interconnection rules. |
| Relevant algorithms | SHA256, Scrypt, KHeavyHash |
Sources: spark.money Bitcoin Mining Profitability by Country; oneminers 2026 electricity survey. Indicative published ranges, not a quote for your tariff. Hashrate share: Hashrate Index - Top 10 Bitcoin Mining Countries of 2026 (Bitcoin mining hashrate share, estimated, 2026.). This is informational, not legal or financial advice.
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United States mining FAQ
Is crypto mining legal in the United States?+
Yes, federally. Practical regulation sits at state and municipal level and covers zoning, noise and utility interconnection rather than mining itself. Requirements differ sharply between a deregulated grid like ERCOT and a regulated utility territory.
Which US grid is most mining-friendly?+
ERCOT in Texas, by a wide margin. It is deregulated, it carries large volumes of wind and solar, and it runs demand-response programmes that pay large loads to curtail. That combination is why Texas holds the largest share of US mining.
Buying hardware for United States?
We ship from Kwai Chung, Hong Kong and can advise on the right cooling specification for your climate and power rate.