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British Citizens Hold $45.3 Billion in Unclaimed Bitcoin

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Last updated: 2024/10/01 at 1:53 PM
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British residents may be sitting on billions of dollars in Bitcoin, claims CoinPoker, a blockchain-based platform. According to their study, UK residents hold up to £34 billion in unaccounted Bitcoin, translating to $45.32 billion. The report also states that between 540,000 and 720,000 BTC is unaccounted for in the UK alone. This staggering amount of unclaimed Bitcoin is a significant portion of the world’s cryptocurrency supply. Popular coins used in the UK include Litecoin, Ethereum, and Bitcoin. Analyst David Bartram notes that with such a large portion of the world’s Bitcoin owned by UK residents, there is undoubtedly a massive amount of money unaccounted for.

Based on the data provided by CoinPoker, the study makes several conclusions. It estimates that between £25 billion and £34 billion in BTC is unaccounted for in the UK and that tens of billions in lost BTC could potentially be missing from the British economy. As the cost of living continues to rise, some Brits may unknowingly be sitting on a small fortune. Bartram suggests that individuals should check through old hardware and attempt to recover forgotten passwords if they have ever owned Bitcoin, as some of this fortune may never be recovered.

Globally, an estimated 3 to 4 million BTC are missing, either due to forgotten passkeys, destroyed hardware, or misplaced addresses. These lost coins make up a significant portion of the total Bitcoin supply, with estimates ranging from 14% to 20%. Popular examples of lost Bitcoin fortunes include individuals like James Howells, a computer engineer from Newport, UK, who accidentally threw away a hard drive containing 7,500 to 8,000 BTC in 2013. At today’s prices, this amounts to hundreds of millions of dollars. Despite Howells’ pleas, the landfill’s ownership denied him access to retrieve his lost Bitcoin.

The total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies currently stands at $2.36 trillion, indicating a massive global value of missing crypto assets. Analyst David Bartram suggests that the actual value of lost cryptocurrencies could be significantly higher than current estimates. With so many individuals unknowingly holding onto unclaimed Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the total amount of missing digital assets remains a mystery. It is essential for individuals to be proactive in checking old storage devices and attempting to recover lost passwords to potentially unlock significant fortunes hidden in the digital realm.

In conclusion, the UK may be home to a substantial amount of unaccounted Bitcoin, with residents potentially sitting on billions of dollars worth of crypto assets. The global phenomenon of lost cryptocurrencies, estimated to be in the millions of BTC, highlights the importance of safeguarding digital assets and keeping track of passwords and storage devices. As the value of cryptocurrencies continues to rise, the potential for recovered fortunes from lost Bitcoin becomes increasingly significant. Individuals are encouraged to take proactive measures to ensure they do not miss out on potential wealth stored in forgotten wallets and devices. The mysterious world of missing crypto fortunes continues to fascinate and intrigue both investors and the general public, underscoring the need for vigilance and awareness in managing digital assets.

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