Popular podcaster and MMA commentator Joe Rogan has held on to his Bitcoin stash without selling any since 2014, according to recent findings from on-chain data.
Back in 2014, Rogan had shared a QR code of his public Bitcoin address over social media. An analysis of the address on mempool.space reveals that Rogan has made 468 transactions between 2014-2022 but has not spent a single satoshi so far.
This could indicate one of two scenarios – either Rogan has steadfastly held on to his Bitcoin as a long-term investment, or he may have unfortunately lost access by misplacing the private keys required to control the wallet.
When Rogan first began accumulating Bitcoin, it was only trading at around $829 per coin. He gathered most of his 5.24 BTC during Bitcoin’s decline throughout 2014. At today’s prices, his stash is worth $226,295.
While a sizable return compared to his initial investment, this represents only a modest sum in light of Rogan’s recent $250 million deal with Spotify for his popular podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE).
Rogan has hosted several Bitcoin-focused guests like Andreas Antonopoulos on JRE in the past but hasn’t revisited the topic in depth since 2016. He has occasionally mentioned Bitcoin positively in passing comments, expressing optimism about the future of cryptocurrencies.
However, when it comes to NFTs, Rogan appears unconvinced of their value. “I can have that photo, and I can have it on my phone,” he remarked skeptically in mid-2022 about digital art ownership.
As Bitcoin continues its quest for mainstream adoption, an in-depth revisiting of the topic on JRE could signal another surge in interest from Rogan’s legions of loyal followers. For now, the podcaster’s early Bitcoin bet remains untouched, either awaiting a future cash-out or sadly lost.
