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What Is the ‘Shutdown Price’ for a Cryptocurrency Miner?

The cryptocurrency price at which total mining revenue equals total operating costs (primarily electricity).
Greeks.Live18.11.25

What Is the ‘Shutdown Price’ for a Cryptocurrency Miner?

The shutdown price is the price point of the cryptocurrency at which the miner's total revenue (block reward + fees) is equal to their total operating costs, primarily electricity. If the price falls below this point, the miner operates at a loss and is incentivized to shut down their equipment to stop the financial bleed.

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