<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Galt, a long-time member of Bitcoin Talk forums, sold a rare Casascius physical coin for $10 million after holding it for 13 years.</li><li>The physical ingot contained real Bitcoin and was minted by Mike Caldwell in 2011, symbolizing the early days of cryptocurrency.</li><li>Despite offers to auction the coin in the past falling short of its full BTC value, Galt finally decided to redeem the Bitcoin in May after it crossed the $100,000 mark.</li><li>The Casascius coins and bars, discontinued in 2013, have become prized collector's items, with Galt's $500 initial investment turning into a life-changing windfall.</li></ul>

Bitcoin: $500 Bitcoin Bet Turns Into $10M Payday After 13-Year Hold

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