Solo Bitcoin Miners Score Block Rewards Against Near Impossible Odds
Solo Bitcoin miners continue winning full block rewards worth hundreds of thousands of dollars despite the network hashrate approaching record levels. According to Cointelegraph, a solo miner recently secured block 907,283 via the Solo CK pool and earned the full 3.125 BTC reward, worth over $372,000. The miner also received an additional $3,436 in transaction fees.
The Bitcoin network's hashrate currently hovers around 902 exahashes per second (EH/s), just below its all-time peak. This level shows growing competition and higher difficulty, creating steep odds for single miners to win blocks. The recent victory was not an isolated event. Earlier in July, another miner with just 2.3 petahashes of power claimed a full block reward. Similar wins were recorded in June, March and February 2025.
ASICKey's Chief Technology Officer Li noted that miners are experiencing a "modest resurgence" of interest in solo mining. He confirmed that improvements in application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) efficiency have helped miners, though the "fundamental odds [of solo miners winning] haven't shifted much." The KEYMINER A1 draws just 650 watts but delivers 1,100 TH/s on Bitcoin, with monthly profits around $1,200.
Why Individual Mining Victories Matter
These solo mining successes carry particular importance because they demonstrate network decentralization remains possible. Cointelegraph reports that over 95% of Bitcoin's total hashrate comes from mining pools rather than solo miners. To have a reasonable chance of mining one Bitcoin block per month, a solo miner would need around 166,500 TH/s of hash power, equivalent to about 497 Antminer S21 Hydro units.
The victories prove that efficient hardware and strategic timing can still yield results for individual miners. Some participants choose solo mining not for predictable income, but for the possibility of winning 3.125 BTC plus fees, which can be transformative if successful. According to Hashrate Index, US-based mining pool Foundry USA commands 29.3% of the total hashrate, while AntPool holds 16.2%.
We previously reported that corporate Bitcoin adoption has accelerated rapidly throughout 2025, with over 90 public companies globally now holding Bitcoin on their balance sheets. This institutional trend contrasts sharply with individual miners' grassroots approach to network participation.
Industry Transformation and Future Outlook
The mining landscape has shifted dramatically from hobby-level operations to industrial-scale competition. DEV Community analysis shows the 2024 halving cut block rewards to 3.125 BTC, squeezing profit margins and forcing market consolidation. Hashrate climbed past 600 EH/s, but it's now controlled by fewer, larger players with professional setups and continuous uptime.
The competition between industrial farms and solo miners continues intensifying. Cointelegraph research indicates that if every Bitcoin holder in industrialized countries deployed home mining equipment, the cumulative hashrate would reach 146.76 EH/s. However, supply constraints limit chip production, with only a few foundries capable of producing high-efficiency chips.
Despite these challenges, advocates believe more solo miners operating on clean energy could represent a healthier, more decentralized Bitcoin network. This aligns with the original vision of permissionless participation. The continued success of individual miners, even in small numbers, provides proof that Bitcoin mining remains accessible to determined participants willing to invest in proper equipment and timing.
