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UK Investor Recovers $4.5M in Lost Bitcoin After 13-Year Ordeal

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Chris, a UK investor, has finally recovered his Bitcoin worth around $4.5 million that he lost access to for over 13 years due to the shutdown of the Britcoin/Intersango exchange in 2008.

The initial investment was made in 2011 when prices were under $4 per coin, with Chris buying Bitcoin for approximately £1,500.

Thanks to blockchain tracing technology and legal experts' efforts, a wallet with over 5,500 BTC linked to the defunct exchange was located, enabling Chris to reclaim his assets.

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