Odell Beckham Jr. isn’t just making headlines for his on-field brilliance-his off-field financial gambles are paying off in a big way, too. While his teammates might be used to his bold moves, even they must be raising a collective eyebrow at the Miami Dolphins’ wide receiver’s latest triumph in the cryptocurrency market.

Back in 2021, Beckham made waves by taking his entire $750,000 Rams salary in Bitcoin. At the time, critics were quick to mock his decision, especially when the cryptocurrency market plummeted shortly after.

Bitcoin’s value nosedived, turning his bold salary swap into a widely ridiculed move. By some estimates, his investment was worth as little as $401,500 during the crypto winter.

Fast forward to 2024, and the tide has turned dramatically. Bitcoin has surged to unprecedented heights, currently valued at over $100,000 per unit. Beckham’s once-criticized investment is now worth a staggering $1,052,000-a nearly 45% profit.

OBJ shoots back at his detractors

Odell, never one to shy away from the spotlight, took to X (formerly Twitter) to bask in his success and call out his detractors. “Soooo who said taking my Rams salary in Bitcoin was dumb again?” he cheekily posted, complete with the “silence” emoji. He even reposted old tweets from naysayers, turning their mockery into a public victory lap.

Fans who once doubted the wide receiver’s financial smarts are now singing a different tune. “Odell played the long game, and it paid off,” one supporter wrote. Others have dubbed him the “chill guy” who kept his cool while the crypto market crashed, only to reap the rewards of his patience.

While Odell relishes his financial comeback, Bitcoin’s continued rise could make his gamble even more lucrative. With experts predicting further growth, the former Ravens star may hold onto his digital fortune for a little while longer.