Impact of Maduro's Capture on Crypto and Global Markets

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pr0to88Member
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#1Dec 18, 2017, 03:25 PM
I posted a poll here. I think Trump is a total chaos agent, so all prices are gonna shake, especially crypto and commodities like gold and silver.
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#2Dec 18, 2017, 08:55 PM
I disagree. This won't affect Bitcoin price at all. Venezuela's an oil-rich country, so chaos there hits oil markets more than crypto. Some commodities might wobble a bit, but nothing major.
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cobra88Newbie
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#3Dec 18, 2017, 10:51 PM
But what does the US gain from capturing leaders in countries like yours? They might claim it’s about drug cartels, but really it's about Venezuelan oil. If your country had something valuable, they'd swoop in too.
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#4Dec 21, 2017, 03:36 AM
Lol, with Trump anything can happen. Expect the worst! But honestly, I don't see much impact on crypto or gold, just a slight chance for oil.
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pr0to88Member
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#5Dec 21, 2017, 09:41 AM
Yeah, it’s definitely an interesting situation. We’ll see how it plays out.
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#6Dec 21, 2017, 11:59 AM
You seem a bit naive about my country. Nigeria's not just about oil. We have huge reserves of gold and rare earth metals too. The West only cares about oil.
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noty0urkeysSenior Member
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#7Dec 21, 2017, 03:34 PM
If the US invades Venezuela, it’s gonna mess up the global oil supply chain big time. Venezuela has massive reserves, and it’ll create more geopolitical tensions, especially with Russia and China involved.
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serHero Member
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#8Dec 21, 2017, 08:31 PM
I picked 'maybe' too. We’ve seen worse conflicts, but the market might react late. Bitcoin's steady now, but the situation could change depending on how things evolve.
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pr0to88Member
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#9Dec 23, 2017, 01:18 AM
I smell a power struggle coming. The US wants the Americas, while China and Russia are eyeing their parts. It’s a messy game.
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samforkNewbie
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#10Dec 23, 2017, 03:34 AM
Bitcoin's been flat since the news. I doubt big changes will happen in markets right away. Trump’s said crazier stuff that affected crypto more quickly.
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cobra88Newbie
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#11Dec 23, 2017, 08:36 AM
Oh, so you're from my country too? That explains your perspective. This Nigerian government is decent, but I don’t think the US will treat him the same way, considering his history.
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the_farmMember
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#12Dec 23, 2017, 01:27 PM
Venezuela's not really a crypto hotspot, so I doubt this incident will shake the crypto world. Their economy’s more about oil, and that’s where the real impact will be.
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mr_bearNewbie
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#13Dec 24, 2017, 02:06 PM
Did crypto even play a role in the arrest? I doubt Venezuela has much Bitcoin to lose.
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coldshardMember
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#14Dec 24, 2017, 04:54 PM
Not directly, but geopolitical events always ripple through markets. Look at how the Ukraine situation hit crypto prices. I think there’ll be some short-term fluctuations, but nothing lasting.
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defi_2015Member
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#15Dec 24, 2017, 09:14 PM
Nah, Maduro's capture has zero connection to Bitcoin price. Oil prices will be the main concern since Venezuela’s got tons of it.
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bridge_2016Senior Member
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#16Dec 25, 2017, 07:37 PM
So, we’re seeing a president from one nation getting arrested by another. It’s a wild world, but I don’t see any real impact on Bitcoin. The market isn’t reacting much, so it’s not a big deal.
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roguedefiFull Member
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#17Dec 27, 2017, 08:00 PM
It’s not just about oil. Venezuela is not a global powerhouse, so the US conflict won’t shake crypto. If it were a stronger country, sure, but Venezuela isn’t a real threat.
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pr0to88Member
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#18Dec 28, 2017, 01:55 AM
The Monroe Doctrine and all that might be relevant here. If Trump aims to control the western hemisphere, it could get crazy.
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kevin1337Hero Member
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#19Dec 28, 2017, 03:12 AM
I checked the market and it’s still green. Just came online and heard about the chaos in Venezuela. I’m confused but I’m not worried about the market.
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#20Dec 28, 2017, 04:57 AM
Colombia should be cautious too. Trump's not messing around. He wants to clean up the US, and he doesn’t care about other countries' opinions.
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