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Какой асик майнер купить в ИЮНЕ 2026

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Finance

Finance-focused summary (crypto mining equipment & profitability, June 2026)

The presenter (Miningcenter channel) explains how to assess ASIC mining profitability—including payback period—for June 2026. He stresses that profitability depends heavily on:

  • Electricity price
  • Crypto exchange rates (FX)
  • Network hash rate

He also warns that risk management is weak in some cases, particularly for highly volatile, small-cap “story” coins used to market mining hardware.

Instruments, assets, and sectors mentioned

Crypto assets mentioned

  • Bitcoin (BTC) — referenced around $60,000–$63,000
  • Zcash (ZEC) — discussed via “Zksh / ZKSH” (exact ticker formatting unclear)
  • Kaspa (KAS) — referenced as a chain potentially targeted by ASICs
  • Monero (XMR) — referenced via “Monea” and a discontinued ASIC line
  • USDT (stablecoin) — referenced at about ~380 USDT for the discussed ZEC-related “Zksh” token

Sector

  • Cryptocurrency mining ASIC hardware (crypto mining equipment)

ASIC / mining hardware names mentioned

  • Ice River XP0 (highlighted as the “most popular new product”)
  • Z15 Pro (Equihash) (Zcash-related)
  • Maman X9 (Monero-related; described as discontinued)
  • S21 XP / S21 Pro / S19 XP / S21 Plus Hydra
  • Avalon Q
  • Fluminer T3
  • Home ASIK / Fluminer T3 (home-miner context)
  • S23 (newer generation; liquid vs air cooling referenced)
  • “Used nines” (older 9-series ASICs implied)
  • L9s (mentioned among energy-inefficient devices)
  • Goldshell (brand referenced historically for profitability comparison)

Key numbers & timelines (explicit)

Payback / profitability claims

  • Ice River XP0 payback: ~50–80 days (claim)
  • Z15 Pro Equihash price swing:
    • Previously around $8,000–$8,500
    • Dropped to about $600 after a “bug narrative” affected the coin’s price
    • Then described as recovering after a patch/fix
  • Z15 Pro “payback” claim: sounds like ~6 months after the price drop, but the presenter emphasizes volatility risk.

“Zksh” token / coin pricing context

  • Collapsed to $250–$280
  • “Currently” referenced at ~$380 USDT
  • Earlier baseline: about 1.5 years ago, traded around ~$20
  • Hypothetical extremes discussed:
    • Upside: $1,000
    • Downside: $18–$20

Bitcoin price at recording

  • $60,000–$63,000

Profitability change vs May (SHA-256)

  • Profitability down ~40% versus a May table

Ice River XP0 production & payout validation (as described)

  • First batch produced: 3,000 units
  • Total hash rate observed: 33 (unit unclear; described as “hashes”)
  • Approx connected devices: ~2,200 devices
  • If all 3,000 units turn on: total would be ~450 (units unclear)

Example pool-based output estimate

  • Devices turned on: June 5
  • Check around: June 8 (~3 days)
  • Coins received: 16,600
  • Per-20-device comparison described as ~830 coins, then multiplied by the exchange rate → $27–$28 per device

Electricity / “socket” pricing references (rubles)

  • Example paid outlet: 3 rubles
  • “Socket 5–5.56 rubles” mentioned as a common hosting rate
  • Presenter claim: little/no profit at ~5 rubles
  • Payback “practically never achieved” under those assumptions

Payback estimates for other miners (as stated)

  • Avalon Q: about 1.5 years (even with “free outlet”)
  • Fluminer T3: about 1 year and 2 months
  • Alonko: “almost never 4–5 years” (model unclear)
  • Used nines: “relatively quickly” even at 3 rubles
  • S19 XP: described as quick payback even at 3 rubles, but not energy efficient
  • S23 / later-gen: described as liquid vs air and payback “never” under the presenter’s assumptions

Methodology / step-by-step framework shared

Use a mining profitability calculator

  1. Select equipment from the calculator’s list.
  2. Set your electricity cost (“socket”) for your region.
  3. Review up-to-date payback outputs.

The presenter emphasizes a key driver behind results:

  • Payback is strongly affected by the FX rate of the mined coin and the current network hash rate.

Pool-based validation approach (XP0 example)

  1. Open the mining pool information.
  2. Identify the date when devices were turned on.
  3. Track coins received over a short period.
  4. Convert pool coin output into:
    • per-device estimates
    • then multiply by the current exchange rate
  5. Compare the implied revenue to hardware cost to estimate payback progress (e.g., “already paid for half of the hardware”).

Explicit recommendations / cautions

General caution

“Watch video to the end to avoid mistakes when purchasing mining equipment.”

Risk management critique (Zcash/Zksh “story” case)

  • The presenter says risk management is absent because upside/downside is asymmetric in practice due to high volatility.
  • He implies the coin can be highly manipulable, potentially supporting device sales.

Investment stance

  • He says he wouldn’t buy the discussed Z15 Pro / Zksh position (though notes he might be wrong).
  • Alternative suggested: when uncertain, it may be easier to buy Bitcoin rather than mining equipment at the bottom, because equipment ROI may not improve relative to cost even when hardware is cheaper.
  • Exception: older miners can have better ROI only if bought used at much lower prices.

Key discussion points on market conditions (macro/micro)

  • Market stagnation: “market is currently stagnating… especially considering that it is still summer.”
  • Broader environment effects:
    • Mentions wars/instability and regulatory tightening in Russia
    • Increased risks tied to mining registration/taxes/criminal liability
  • ASIC supply dynamics:
    • Compared to earlier shortages, ASIC supply is now abundant
    • He claims manufacturers can produce “as many as you want,” even when BTC was $120k
  • Altcoin weakness:
    • Altcoins were hit roughly -90% to -95%
    • Manufacturers allegedly focused on narratives that were “pumped” (e.g., Z15/Zksh)
    • Kaspa is viewed as less relevant at the “current stage”

Logistics / legal constraints mentioned

Ice River XP0 into Russia

  • Presenter claims it cannot be legally carried through Belarus/Russia due to customs documentation issues (e.g., “no customs declarations”).
  • Shipping charges were said to be several times higher than usual.

General import implication

  • Import complications affect what can realistically be bought/received.

Disclosures / disclaimers

  • Calculator info is “for informational purposes only.”
  • Payback forecasts can change due to:
    • exchange rates
    • hash rate

Presenters / sources

  • Presenter: Vlad Shershakov (Miningcenter channel)

Other references mentioned

  • Crypta (referenced as showing “domain values”)
  • Twitter/X (Arthur Hayes referenced)
  • Mining pool information (used to estimate XP0 payouts)
  • Bybit and references to “Russian crypto cards” mentioned in Telegram context (no direct performance claims stated in subtitles)
  • Referenced brands/companies:
    • Ice River
    • Equihash/Zcash devs (patch)
    • Avalon (Avalon Q)
    • Fluminer
    • Goldshell
    • Bitmain-like S-series devices (S21/S19/S23)

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