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Tim Draper Admits ‘Ouch’ Moment After Passing on Coinbase — His Son Saw a Crypto Fortune in the Making

Bitcoin.com News·July 16, 2026·1 min read
Tim Draper Admits ‘Ouch’ Moment After Passing on Coinbase — His Son Saw a Crypto Fortune in the Making

Tim Draper admitted passing on Coinbase after underestimating retail crypto adoption speed, but his son invested early, turning the missed opportunity into a major win. Draper, a veteran venture capitalist, reflected on misjudging crypto's arrival timeline. No specific tokens were mentioned.

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