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Bitcoin Today 13/10: BTC at US$ 83k, spy chip in Ledgers and decision on BTC in UK
BITCOIN NOW - 13/10/2026 BTC: US$ 83.177 | 24h: +0.49% | 24h High: US$ 84.069 | 24h Low: US$ 81.222 Day of volatility: BTC fell to US$ 81k in the early morning and recovered to US$ 84k, pressured by the fall of chip stocks in Asia. The Fear and Greed Index fell to 57, the lowest level since September. The market now awaits US inflation data on Thursday. WHAT HAPPENED TODAY 1. Ledger confirms spy chip in wallets sold by CryptoBilis Ledger confirmed that devices sold by reseller CryptoBilis in Southeast Asia had a hidden chip that read the recovery phrase displayed on the screen and sent it over an LTE network. Bitquery estimates US$ 102 million stolen from 324 wallets; Ledger has not yet confirmed the total. Why it matters: reinforces that hardware wallets should only be purchased through official channels. Source: Ledger / crypto.news 2. British court favors government in dispute over 61k BTC London's High Court ruled that Chinese law governs the claims of victims of Zhimin Qian's fraud over 61k BTC seized, approximately US$ 5 billion, strengthening the UK government's position. Victims must appeal. Why it matters: the decision could determine the fate of one of the world's largest state bitcoin reserves. Source: CoinDesk 3. Strategy makes its smallest purchase of the year: 250 BTC Michael Saylor's company bought 250 BTC for US$ 21.5 million and spent US$ 192.4 million repurchasing STRC preferred shares. Why it matters: indicates a shift in priorities for the largest corporate buyer of bitcoin. Source: Strategy / crypto.news SOURCES coindesk.com | crypto.news | kraken.com | citybiz.co