Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen revealed at the Cantor cryptocurrency conference on November 24 that he met Bitcoin's founder, Satoshi Nakamoto, in 1993. Pippenโs bold claim has sparked widespread debate among crypto enthusiasts and skeptics alike.
Pippen disclosed that in a social media post from September, he shared a dream in which Nakamoto predicted Bitcoin's price would reach $84,650 on November 5, 2024. While Bitcoin has achieved record highs recently, the specific milestone remains unrealized.
In an interview with FOX Business' Making Money, Pippen admitted to starting his cryptocurrency research only last year, when Bitcoin was priced at $33,000. He lamented missing earlier opportunities, saying, โIf Nakamoto had explained Bitcoin to me in 1993, my gains would have been monumental.โ
The revelation has fueled reactions across the crypto community, with many questioning the plausibility of the encounter. Some have noted the timeline discrepancy, as Bitcoin was formally introduced in 2008. Others, including prominent crypto figures, have pointed to the mystique surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto, suggesting Pippenโs statements add to Bitcoinโs folklore.
