British investor thought he lost $2,000 in bitcoin in 2012. He just recovered $4.5 million

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British investor thought he lost $2,000 in bitcoin in 2012. He just recovered $4.5 million

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British investor Michael Miller discovers a wallet containing over 5,500 BTC—worth roughly $4.5 million—after believing he lost $2,000 in 2012; CEL Solicitors identified the address linked to former Intersango users and confirmed ownership. The recovery highlights how dormant crypto holdings can resurface, prompting investors to audit old wallets and reinforcing market confidence in traceability and legal recourse.

CEL Solicitors says it has identified a wallet holding more than 5,500 BTC linked to former Intersango users.