Why was Bitcoin up on Aug 13, 2026, 7:28 PM UTC?

Bitcoin is essentially flat over the past 24 hours (+0.09%), with minor intraday volatility (down 0.09% in 15min, up 0.33% in 1h). The recent news is predominantly negative—covering unrealistic price forecasts, regulatory crackdowns in South Korea, and institutional crypto revenue declines—but these don't appear to be driving meaningful price action right now; the stability suggests the market is pricing in mixed sentiment without clear directional conviction.