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The climb was maintained on Saturday as domestic tensions intensified in the US.

The market focused on the resilience of code despite volatile headlines, including immigration-related standoffs in Los Angeles.

More than 100 arrests have been reported as clashes between protesters and federal agents continue, urging President Trump to approve the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops, according to a CNBC report. By Sunday morning, elements of the 79th Infantry Brigade had arrived on the scene, according to the Northern Command.

A further escalation took place, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegses warned that if violence continues, the US Marines at Camp Pendleton could also be mobilized. Still, Bitcoin’s stability at $106,332 suggests that crypto investors treat anxiety as a local event rather than a market crisis.

Bitcoin is trading within the narrow $1,057 range from $105,043 to $106,101 to $106,332. According to Coindesk Research’s technical analysis model, price action showed a strong rebound after temporarily soaking $105,100 for less than $105,100.

Early breakout attempts over $106,100 encountered sales pressure and created a massive zone of resistance. The coin held profits, but the move was short-lived as it made profits. The integrated structure remains bullish, suggesting that a higher bass pattern could go towards $107,000 if resistance breaks nicely.

Despite the broader macro headwinds, BTC emphasizes its role as a hedge amid growing uncertainty, continuing to attract buyers during the dip.

Technical Analysis Highlights

BTC traded within $1,288 (1.22%) over the 24-hour range of $105,043.65 and $106,332.
The resistance was broken around $105,900-106,100.
Support $105,400 through several retests to strengthen bullish emotions.
A breakout to $106,332 occurred around 13:48, followed by minor profits and stabilization of over $106,000.
The hourly chart shows ascending trends with consistent high and low values, negating the previous “pump and dump” interpretation.
Momentum is still in place, and BTC may test a resistance level of $107,000 if it has nearly $105,800 in support.

Disclaimer: Some of this article was generated with the support of AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and compliance with the standards. For more information, see Coindesk’s complete AI policy.

What is Anime Expo?

Anime Expo is an annual convention held in Los Angeles that showcases Japanese pop culture, including anime, manga, video games, and cosplay. Organised by the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), it draws hundreds of thousands of attendees from across the globe.

The 2025 edition of Anime Expo will take place from July 3 to July 6, making Azuki’s Alley Escape part of a broader weekend of cultural events and gatherings.

According to the SPJA, the 2024 event attracted over 400,000 attendees from 64 countries, generating an estimated $100 million in economic impact for the city of Los Angeles.

Azuki Announces 'Alley Escape' in Los Angeles, Coming July 5

Source: Azuki

What can we expect from Azuki during the event?

Specific programming for Alley Escape has yet to be revealed and registration has not yet opened, but further details are expected to be released soon via Azuki’s official channels, including Twitter/X and its Discord community.

Azuki has only hosted three official events to date: a 2022 party in Los Angeles, a two-day immersive installation in New York City during NFT NYC 2022, and a 2023 event in Las Vegas tied to the release of the Elementals collection. Each of these was designed to extend Azuki’s brand storytelling into the physical world, often including music performances, real-time wallet integrations, and unique merchandise.

With Anime Expo expected to draw hundreds of thousands of fans into downtown Los Angeles, Azuki’s presence may or may not include other forms of activation in partnership with related platforms such as Anime.com and the $ANIME token project.