Economics
What is my breakeven period?
Daily selling rarely breaks even quickly. Smart Exit at cycle peaks shortens breakeven to 2-4 years. See calculations and strategies.
Breakeven is when your cumulative mining revenue exceeds your total hardware cost (rig + GPUs). This depends heavily on strategy:
| Method | Breakeven Estimate | Realistic? |
|---|---|---|
| Daily sell (current price) | Not viable at current prices | 🔴 No |
| Smart Exit (at cycle peak) | 2-4 years (illustrative) | 🟢 Most likely |
| ATH exit (full cycle) | 1-3 years if ATH hit (illustrative) | 🟡 Requires patience |
At current RVN prices (£0.0165), daily mining revenue (£0.00) is less than electricity cost (£2.78 at £0.05/kWh). Daily selling is not viable at these prices — this is why cycle-hold strategies are essential. Miners accumulate coins during bear markets at low difficulty, then sell at 5-15× during bull market peaks.
ℹ️ Calculations based on green/solar electricity at £0.05/kWh. Smart Exit and ATH estimates are illustrative and depend on future market cycles.
💡 Most successful miners don't break even by selling daily. They break even by accumulating coins cheaply during bear markets, then selling at 5-15× during bull markets. This dramatically shortens the effective breakeven period.