The saddest story with $ETH happened in 2021, when a resident of the United Kingdom, Thomas Clarke, lost access to a wallet containing 4000 ETH after his mother passed away. These coins, purchased in 2015 for $1 (about $4,000), would have been worth $14 million by June 2025 (at a rate of $3500). The password was written in a notebook that his mother hid, but after her passing, it was never found. Thomas attempted to hack into the wallet, but unsuccessfully. In tears, he said: "It was her dream for our future." The story touched the crypto community, serving as a reminder about the importance of keeping backups. The loss became a symbol of missed opportunities.