NFL legend Tom Brady was among the celebrities who jumped on the Bitcoin BTC/USD bandwagon during the 2021 cryptocurrency boom

American football legend Tom Brady is among the celebrities who joined the Bitcoin BTC /USD bandwagon during the 2021 cryptocurrency boom and while his enthusiasm may have dimmed since then, he remains hopeful about the cryptocurrency’s prospects.

Brady added “laser eyes” to his Twitter, now X, profile picture in May 2021, a visual declaration used by Bitcoin supporters to display their unwavering confidence in the cryptocurrency's future. A few days later, Brady had some words of encouragement for the crypto space at a cryptocurrency conference.

"I'm still learning so much. It's definitely something I'm going to be in for a long time," Brady said about cryptocurrencies, according to a CNBC report.

In September of that year, the legendary quarterback said he would "love" to be paid in Bitcoin and other top cryptocurrency tokens.

This advocacy came during a bull market, with prices for multiple coins increasing. When Brady posted the laser eye picture, Bitcoin traded at $58,250.87 apiece.

Nearly four years later, Bitcoin trades at $96,928.71, an increase of 66%. This means that a $1000 investment would have turned into $1,660 today.

Brady’s fortunes took a hit after FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange he was an investor in and a brand ambassador for, filed for bankruptcy. Apart from the personal financial loss, he faced a class-action lawsuit from investors.

However, Brady continues to hold a positive outlook on Bitcoin. In a December 2024 interview on the Sundae Conversation, Brady reaffirmed his belief in Bitcoin, responding “yes” when asked if he still believed in the coin.

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