Bitcoin's Quiet Breakthrough: How a Venezuela Raid Reshaped Oil Markets - and Why It Matters for Crypto

The Venezuela political shakeup didn't trigger oil's typical geopolitical reflex - it delivered a macroeconomic masterclass in how energy markets are redefining Bitcoin's risk profile.

The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro led to an unexpected 2% drop in WTI crude and 3% decline in Brent crude, contrary to market expectations of a price spike.

EIA forecasts $55/b Brent average for Q1 2024 and similar levels through 2025, with OPEC+ maintaining production policy until February 1 meeting.

JPMorgan analysis suggests Venezuela could reach 1M bpd within two years under transition scenario, while Goldman Sachs estimates potential 2M bpd output by 2030 could subtract $3-$5/b from oil prices.

Bitcoin (BTC) held above $90,000 amid oil weakness as markets priced medium-term supply addition. JPMorgan notes Venezuela sovereign and PDVSA bonds could rise 10 points on political transition.

The market is differentiating between supply-driven oil weakness (BTC-friendly) vs demand-driven weakness (BTC-risky).

Goldman Sachs said:

"Potential 2M bpd output by 2030 could subtract $3-$5/b from oil prices."

JPMorgan said:

"Venezuela could reach 1M bpd within two years under transition scenario."

Look, the BTC price action patterns aligning with long-term liquidity shifts suggest investors are recalibrating risk models. The Venezuela factor isn't just about oil—it's about how energy supply expectations now directly influence crypto liquidity through inflation and rate pathways.

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