A surging number of crypto owners are trying to recover forgotten wallet passwords so they can cash in after huge token rallies

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• Bitcoin's resurgence has triggered a wave of wallet retrieval attempts, Reuters reported.
• Firms that specialize in this have noted a surge in retrieval requests this year.
• By one estimate, around 20% of circulating bitcoin could be stuck in locked wallets.

Crypto holders are flocking to firms that offer services to help regain access to locked wallets in a rush to make sure they're not left behind as the sector posts huge gains in 2024.