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In 2021, Odell Beckham Jr., then a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, made headlines after deciding to take his entire salary of $4.25 million, including base salary, signing bonus, and incentives, in bitcoin ( $BTC ). Partnering with Cash App, the move caused a stir in the worlds of sports and crypto, as many focused on the bold move amid the fluctuations of bitcoin's price.
At the time of Beckham's bitcoin payment announcement, BTC was fluctuating between $56,000 and $64,000 per coin. But in 2022, after the FTX collapse, the price dropped below $18,000. Beckham had already solidified his name in NFL history years earlier with a breathtaking one-handed catch against the Dallas Cowboys, a catch still considered one of the greatest ever seen on the field.
Over the course of three years and seven months, Beckham's bitcoin payment has significantly appreciated in value. On Monday, he went on X to showcase the gains, clearly enjoying the long-term play with BTC. “Sooooo bitcoin is at an ALL-TIME HIGH today… it’s safe to say we’re still happy with our decision,” Beckham said on X.
