A British guy named Chris just pulled off the crypto comeback of the decade—he finally got back into his lost Bitcoin wallet after 12 years. Back in 2014, when the Intersango exchange shut down, he lost access to his stash. At the time, his BTC was only worth about $5,400. Chris spent years trying to recover the funds, and this year he turned to lawyers who specialize in crypto recovery.

How the Bitcoin Was Lost

When Intersango closed in 2014, Chris lost any way to control his wallet. His Bitcoin was valued at around $5,400 back then, but without access, it was as good as gone.

Getting the Coins Back

After teaming up with crypto-savvy attorneys and months of digging, they managed to regain access to 61 BTC, now worth roughly $5 million.

What’s Next for Chris

Chris plans to sell part of his Bitcoin haul to buy a big house for his family, while he’ll keep holding the rest of his coins.