Odell Beckham Jr., who was once trolled for taking his NFL salary in bitcoin, has now silenced his critics
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 20, 2026, 21:00 (IST)
Odell Beckham Jr.'s bold 2021 decision to accept his $750,000 Rams salary in bitcoin, initially met with widespread mockery as crypto prices plummeted, has now proven remarkably prescient. With bitcoin soaring past $100,000 and currently trading strong, his initial investment is now worth approximately $1.4 million, a testament to his risk tolerance and a quiet vindication against his critics.