Part of the CustodyStress archive of observed Bitcoin custody incidents
CS-00875
A Bitcoin investor was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's in May 2021.
SurvivesCase description
A Bitcoin investor was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's in May 2021. They had accumulated significant holdings over the preceding years. Working with their family, they created a documented access plan while still capable. The plan was successfully executed by the family three years later when the investor was no longer able to manage their own affairs.
Custody context
| Stress condition | Owner incapacity |
| Custody system | Mobile or software wallet |
| Outcome | Survives |
| Documentation | Unknown |
| Year observed | 2021 |
| Country | Unknown |
Structural dependencies observed
Outcome interpretation
Access remained possible under the reported conditions.
Source
Publicly Reported
Evidence type
Forum post
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Framework references
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Professional Scope Boundary Matrix
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