In 2020, NFL star Russell Okung made a bold move that raised eyebrows: he took half his $13 million salary in Bitcoin (BTC), a volatile currency that few believed in at the time. Fast forward to today, that $6.5 million has ballooned into an impressive $45 million. Okung’s journey illustrates a central lesson for early Bitcoin adopters—the power of patience. His story resonates with a growing community who, despite constant skepticism, saw BTC’s potential as a groundbreaking asset. Bitcoin’s ...

In 2020, NFL star Russell Okung made a bold move that raised eyebrows: he took half his $13 million salary in Bitcoin (BTC), a volatile currency that few believed in at the time. Fast forward to today, that $6.5 million has ballooned into an impressive $45 million. Okung’s journey illustrates a central lesson for early Bitcoin adopters—the power of patience. His story resonates with a growing community who, despite constant skepticism, saw BTC’s potential as a groundbreaking asset. Bitcoin’s ...