French tennis sensation Gaël Monfils, famously nicknamed “Sliderman” for his acrobatic on-court style, is now making headlines off the court as the newest sponsored ambassador for eToro, the world's leading social trading network specializing in cryptocurrencies. The 31-year-old former world No.6 has been actively trading digital assets on eToro since 2017 and recently banked an impressive 75% profit on his crypto holdings.
From Grand Slams to Digital Assets
Monfils, who has amassed over £10.5 million in career prize money and reached two US Open semi-finals, describes himself as risk-averse when it comes to personal finance. “I know how hard I have worked to win my money. Why would I risk it?” he said in an interview with The Times. Yet he found an exception in cryptocurrency trading on eToro. His portfolio mainly included Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and XRP. “Last year I was investing especially in cryptocurrency. I sold out but have some left as a long-term investment, which I am not touching,” Monfils revealed.
Timing the Market with Discipline
Monfils called cryptocurrencies “futuristic, novel, and volatile” but leveraged that volatility to his advantage. He disclosed, “I made a very good profit; I could have had more if I had held it longer, but I sold at the right time for me. I think I made close to 75% profit.” He credited eToro’s suite of innovative tools—including CopyTrader and CopyFunds—for helping him manage risk and copy successful strategies. His cautious yet opportunistic approach allowed him to capture gains without overexposing himself to market swings.
A Partnership Built on Trust and Innovation
The sponsorship video featuring Monfils has garnered nearly 4 million views since its release in late May. The French star, who played his tenth Wimbledon this July, highlighted eToro’s multi-channel user-friendly interface as a key advantage. “I use it while travelling and it gives me some independence with my money,” he said. “I have a diverse portfolio, with a particular interest in big tech stocks.” Monfils now encourages global users to join the platform and explore the potential of digital asset trading.
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