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Bitcoin Hits All-Time High and NBA Legend Scottie Pippen Has the Perfect Reaction

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Kevin Binoy | Last updated Jul 10, 2025 4:59 PM ET

Bitcoin has been on an absolute tear this year, smashing through record after record like it’s nothing and its latest milestone is a big one, soaring past the $113,000 mark. Naturally, this has the crypto world buzzing, with everyone from die-hard investors to casual holders celebrating their growing wallets.

But it’s not just the usual crypto crowd who’s loving this. Six-time NBA champ Scottie Pippen, who’s never been shy about his crypto moves, had a reaction that pretty much sums up how a lot of folks are feeling right now and of course, he had the perfect way to share it.

Pippen marked Bitcoin’s new all-time high with a classic throwback that had everyone grinning. He shared that iconic photo of Wilt Chamberlain holding up a piece of paper after dropping 100 points back in 1962 but with a little twist.

This time, instead of “100,” the paper read “higher” and Wilt had a gold sparkle in his eyes. It was such a clever nod to the crypto surge and a fun way for Pippen to remind everyone that he’s all in on the ride up.

Heard about Bitcoin years back, but it really clicked when my team pointed at around $33K. Numbers don’t lie... now I’m locked in more than ever.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) July 10, 2025

Pippen has been very vocal on X about the surge.

Pippen isn’t just dabbling in crypto for fun he’s all in, hoping to leave a real legacy beyond basketball. He’s always looked up to smart investors like Junior Bridgeman and Magic Johnson, but it was Bitcoin that really grabbed him a few years back.

Now, he launched $BALL, a project built around the actual game ball from his first NBA title. He wants people to see how real-world objects, backed by culture and history, can live on the blockchain.

For Pippen, it’s not just about coins, it's about teamwork, storytelling, and bringing new people into Web3.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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