According to Fox News, rioters smashed windows at LAPD headquarters during anti-ICE protests, leading to heightened tensions and increased law enforcement presence in Los Angeles (source: Fox News, June 9, 2025). Such civil unrest events historically correlate with short-term volatility in cryptocurrency markets, as traders monitor risk sentiment and capital flows into digital assets like Bitcoin during periods of social instability. Crypto traders should watch for increased trading volumes and potential price swings, particularly in BTC and stablecoins, as uncertainty in traditional markets often impacts digital asset demand.

According to @EmberCN on Twitter, high-profile trader James Wynn has begun taking profits on his aggressive 40x long Bitcoin position, reducing his holdings by 2,139 BTC in the past 15 minutes and decreasing his position value from $830 million to $600 million. Meanwhile, another large trader with a 40x short position initiated earlier today has not moved and remains in floating profit. These large, high-leverage moves signal increased volatility and liquidity in the current BTC market, suggesting traders should closely monitor whale activity for potential price swings. (Source: @EmberCN via Twitter, sponsored by Bitget)