Seven NFL pro athletes have now turned to crypto to help bolster their bottom line and ensure they have enough wealth after their pro careers come to an end.
For NFL fans, 2021 was a great year. Stadiums returned to capacity crowds after the 2020 season was shortened with limited attendance. Stadium parking lots were again filled with the enthusiastic anticipation of tailgaters and their barbequed camaraderie.
It was also a great year for BTC investors as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization reached all-time high prices multiple times throughout 2021, eventually topping out at $69,000 in early November. This led to a dramatic increase in media coverage of Bitcoin.
Seven NFL players in 2021 decided to call the audible and begin either being paid in crypto or having their cash salary partially converted to crypto. These players which include Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Odell Beckham Jr., Trevor Lawrence, Saquon Barkley, Sean Culkin & Aaron Joneswhohave capitalized on the return of the regular season and the increased profitability of Bitcoin.
