Man who lost Bitcoin wallet password while high recovers $400,000 using Claude AI after 11-year lockout

An X user regained access to about $400,000 in Bitcoin after being locked out for 11 years.

Claude AI helped analyze old backups and wallet files, identify the right file, and uncover missing private keys.

The recovery restored 5 BTC bought in 2015 and showed how AI can help unlock long-lost crypto assets.

The case also highlights how much cryptocurrency may remain inaccessible due to forgotten passwords or lost backups.