Odell Beckham Jr.’s Bold Financial Move
In a bold financial move back in 2021, Odell Beckham Jr. decided to receive his entire salary in bitcoin, a decision he now reflects on positively as BTC surges to a new all-time high in 2025. On Monday, Beckham shared his excitement on social media, exclaiming,
“Sooooo bitcoin is at an ALL TIME high today… safe to say we still happy with our decision.”
Details of the Decision
At the time of his groundbreaking announcement, the professional football player, who was the wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, opted to take his full $4.25 million paycheck—including base salary, bonuses, and incentives—exclusively in bitcoin through Cash App. This daring move caught the attention of both the sports and cryptocurrency communities, especially as BTC fluctuated between $56,000 and $64,000 per coin.
Market Challenges and Recovery
Beckham’s gamble, however, faced adversity in 2022 when the cryptocurrency market plummeted, driven by the fallout from the FTX collapse, dropping BTC to prices below $18,000. Despite this downturn, over the span of three years and seven months, Beckham’s cryptocurrency endeavor has dramatically appreciated in value.
Legacy and Influence
Previously, he had already etched his name into NFL folklore with a spectacular one-handed catch against the Dallas Cowboys, often considered one of the sport’s all-time best plays.
Beckham isn’t the only athlete to embrace cryptocurrency; he follows in the footsteps of Russell Okung, who first took part of his $13 million salary in bitcoin back in 2020. Other NFL stars like Aaron Rodgers, Sean Culkin, and Saquon Barkley have similarly embraced the trend, choosing to receive either portions of their salaries or bonuses in cryptocurrency.
With bitcoin’s remarkable performance in 2025 surpassing its highs from 2021, it’s clear that many of these early adopters are celebrating their well-informed career choices.
