A recent post by Xaif (@Xaif_Crypto) on X featured NBA star Tristan Thompson discussing crypto investment, a trend that is quietly spreading among professional 0 revealed that over the past several months, numerous teammates and former players have reached out to him, seeking advice on how to move part of their earnings into digital 1 highlighted a changing attitude toward wealth preservation and control, particularly among high-net-worth athletes who are looking beyond traditional 2 star Tristan Thompson & top execs discuss why athletes are now investing in Bitcoin, Solana & XRP, Athletes are seeing a safe haven in crypto Many now put 5% of their net worth into $XRP , $SOL & $BTC 3 — Xaif Crypto | (@Xaif_Crypto) October 27, 2025 A New Approach to Financial Growth In the video, Thompson explained that athletes are no longer content with letting their money sit idle in bank 4 said that many now “want it to work and do something” rather than staying in places that do not offer the best 5 sentiment aligns with a growing belief that cryptocurrencies, especially established ones like XRP, Solana, and Bitcoin, offer stronger potential for long-term 6 explained how he advises players at different stages in their 7 rookies, he encourages a disciplined approach, suggesting that even a small portion of discretionary income can be allocated to crypto.
“Take half of that and go open yourself a wallet,” he said, urging them to learn about assets such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, and 8 focus, he emphasized, should be on education and responsible exposure rather than 9 XRP Is Gaining Momentum Among the assets Thompson mentioned, XRP’s inclusion stood out to many in the crypto 10 XRP has high institutional appeal , the asset has increasingly attracted interest from retail investors and now, it appears, from professional athletes as 11 are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Its appeal lies in its efficiency, fast settlement times, and the fact that it is part of a growing financial ecosystem supported by regulated 12 to Xaif, athletes are now allocating up to 5% of their net worth to cryptocurrencies, seeing assets like XRP as a haven for preserving and growing wealth.
A New Phase of Athlete Investment Strategy Thompson’s comments reflect more than personal 13 point to a shift in how athletes think about their financial 14 described the move into crypto as part of a desire among players to feel “like their own boss,” referencing names like LeBron James, Alex Rodriguez, and Magic Johnson as examples of figures who have embraced ownership and 15 this mindset spreads, assets with real utility , such as XRP, are poised to 16 involvement of prominent figures like Thompson gives further visibility to the asset’s value proposition, helping normalize the idea of professional athletes diversifying into blockchain-based financial 17 : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial 18 views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s 19 are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment 20 action taken by the reader is strictly at their own 21 Tabloid is not responsible for any financial 22 us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News
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