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Justin Bieber's NFT Investment Plummets: A Cautionary Tale

2/18/2026

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Justin Bieber, the Canadian pop star, bought a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT for $1.3 million in January 2022, and its value has fallen to about $12,000.
The decline shows NFT market volatility and comes after a pandemic-era peak.
Analysts attribute the drop to reduced speculative demand and broader economic factors affecting cryptocurrency prices.
Bieber's experience serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of celebrity-driven investments in digital assets.

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Story summary

Justin Bieber, the Canadian pop star, bought a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT for $1.3 million in January 2022, and its value has fallen to about $12,000.
The decline shows NFT market volatility and comes after a pandemic-era peak.
Analysts attribute the drop to reduced speculative demand and broader economic factors affecting cryptocurrency prices.
Bieber's experience serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of celebrity-driven investments in digital assets.