Bitcoin drops to $81,400 as Asian chip stocks tumble, options traders seek downside protection
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coinDesk
October 20, 2026 · 03:22
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Bitcoin slipped 0.5% to around $81,400 even after the biggest daily spot ETF inflow in nearly a month as South Korea's Kospi index fell 3.7% on AI worries.
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Seoul
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East Asia & Pacific
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High income
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