Case Highlights Millions in Lost Bitcoin

[cryptohog]

The Prime case underscores the irretrievable nature of Bitcoin when cryptographic keys are lost. A hard drive wipe or missing key means funds are permanently inaccessible.

Blockchain analytics firm Glassnode estimates that 1.46 million BTC (≈7% of total supply) is likely lost forever.
Earlier data from Chainalysis put the figure as high as 3.7 million BTC, or 17.5% of all Bitcoin.

The case serves as a stark reminder: in crypto, lost keys mean lost coins.

[Abdul Khan]

Every lost BTC reminds us — custody is king.

[alex10]

So much value gone forever. The true cost of poor key management.

[JanEmil]

Worst about losing a wallet is you remember forever.