According to U.Today, Billy Markus, co-founder of Dogecoin and known as Shibetoshi Nakamoto on social media platform X, recently shared a humorous reflection on his past Bitcoin trades. Markus revealed two specific instances from 2015 when he sold Bitcoin, a time when the cryptocurrency's price was significantly lower than today.
In a tweet, Markus humorously suggested that others could feel better about their own trading decisions by looking at his. He shared a screenshot detailing his past Bitcoin transactions: on December 21, 2015, he sold 20.37 BTC for $8,893.54, and on April 9, 2015, he sold 17 BTC for $4,152.59. When asked by a curious user if he reinvested the proceeds into Dogecoin, Markus revealed that he used the funds for a mundane expense, stating, "Rolled it into a Honda Civic (rent)."
Markus's candid admission resonates with many in the crypto community who have experienced similar situations—selling assets prematurely or for everyday expenses, only to see their value soar later. His Bitcoin sales in 2015, totaling $13,045, would be worth approximately $3,725,826 at current Bitcoin prices, which recently peaked at $104,000 before settling below $100,000.
The crypto community responded to Markus's lightheartedness with a mix of amusement and empathy, as tales of missed opportunities and regrettable trades are common in the market. Meanwhile, Dogecoin has seen a 2.44% increase in the last 24 hours, reaching $0.458.
