The most terrifying story involving Bitcoin happened in 2020, when Florida resident Michael Roberts was kidnapped because of his 2500 BTC worth $BTC . The criminals, learning of his wealth through a data leak from an exchange, broke into his home, threatening him with a weapon. They forced Michael to hand over 2000 BTC (around $20 million at the time), after which they fled. By June 2025, those coins would be worth $189 million (at $94,500 each). Michael survived, but remained traumatized. The police arrested only one of the attackers, and the rest of the loot was lost. The story shocked the community, serving as a warning about the risks of holding large amounts of BTC. It's a grim example where greed turned into a nightmare.