Real Bedford FC Invests $4.5M in Bitcoin, Backed by Winklevoss Capital

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Real Bedford FC, a UK non-league football club backed by the Winklevoss twins, has invested $4.5 million in Bitcoin, acquiring 82.7 BTC at an average price of $64,925 per coin, as part of its strategy to fuel the club's ambitious growth.

Real Bedford, located in Bedford, UK, was purchased by McCormack in 2021. He aims to propel the club into the professional football league, a journey requiring significant financial support and innovative strategies.

McCormack's background in cryptocurrency and his connections within the crypto community, including backing from Winklevoss Capital, provide a strong foundation for this goal. McCormack stated that 15.8 Bitcoin is earmarked for football-related expenses, while the remaining balance is securely held in the club's treasury.

In April, Winklevoss Capital, the investment firm established by twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, invested $4.5 million in RBFC. Following this investment, both Winklevoss brothers became co-owners of RBFC alongside McCormack.

Cryptocurrency's Growing Influence in Football

In recent years, an increasing number of football clubs have received investments or sponsorships from cryptocurrency companies or individuals. Some notable examples include:

  1. Southampton Football Club signed a sponsorship deal with Coingaming Group, a crypto sports betting platform.
  2. Paris Saint-Germain partnered with Socios.com, a blockchain-based fan engagement platform, introducing "Fan Tokens" for enhanced supporter interaction.
  3. FC Bayern Munich entered a multi-year partnership with Austrian crypto firm Bitpanda.
  4. AC Milan partnered with cryptocurrency exchange BitMex.
  5. Watford FC secured a sponsorship deal with Stake.com, a cryptocurrency sports betting platform.

Real Bedford FC's $4.5 million Bitcoin investment marks a significant milestone in the convergence of sports and cryptocurrency. This trend suggests a potential shift in how sports clubs, particularly in football, approach funding, fan engagement, and financial management in the digital age.

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Nikolas Sargeant

Nik is a content and public relations specialist with an ever-growing interest in Crypto. He has been published on several leading Crypto and blockchain based news sites. He is currently based in Spain, but hails from the Pacific Northwest in the US.