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Despite 546,000% Return on a Mere $15K Investment, Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Shows Regret Over a Deeply Missed Opportunity

Published 03/19/2023, 7:00 AM EDT

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The world of cryptocurrency has made many people millionaires overnight, including Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian. The Reddit co-founder was an early investor in the cryptocurrency blockchain asset, Ethereum. The doting husband of Serena Williams purchased 50,000 ETH in 2014. His investment of $15,000 in Ethereum has surged by over 546,000%.

In less than a decade, his Ethereum assets are worth nearly $82 million. Despite the astounding return on investment, Ohanian has expressed regret over a missed opportunity.

The caring husband of Serena Williams shares details about a missed cryptocurrency opportunity

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Ohanian was aware of Ethereum’s potential before it launched nearly a decade ago. The tech investor decided to invest $15,000 in its native token, ETH. This translates to roughly $0.30 per token. Today, the value of ETH has soared to new heights, making Ohanian’s assets worth a staggering $82 million. Despite his remarkable gains, Ohanian has expressed regret over not investing more in Ethereum. He shared, “In hindsight, I didn’t invest nearly as much as I should have.

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Ohanian’s decision to invest early on in the platform has paid off handsomely. The entrepreneur’s success story is not just about his investment in Ethereum. It is also about his understanding of the technology behind it.

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Many fans share Ohanian’s remorse for missing out on crypto opportunities. The cryptocurrency market is exponentially expanding and maturing. Tons of people have acknowledged the potential of blockchain technology and wished they had invested earlier.

Ohanian once shared his anguish over the scandalous crypto chain, FTX

Ohanian expressed disappointment when FTX, a once-renowned multibillion-dollar crypto chain, went bankrupt. FTX had notable investors like Naomi Osaka, Tom Brady, and Stephen Curry. Recently, the co-founder of FTX spoke about the company’s downfall in an interview and revealed some of the reasons behind it.

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The tech icon took notice of the interview but was unimpressed with the explanations for the company’s collapse. He criticized FTX on his social media platform, calling it a story about fraud and theft, rather than a mere failure in the crypto industry.

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Dr Aditya Raveendran Menon

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Aditya Menon is a Tennis Author at EssentiallySports. He developed an unbridled love for tennis from the moment his father introduced him to the sport. Watching Roger Federer dominate the ATP tour with his unique and effortless style played a pivotal role in pushing Aditya to write about tennis for national publications.
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Tony Thomas