๐จ A Geopolitical Storm Brewing: Oil as a Weapon
Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska just issued a stark warning. He believes that if the U.S. takes control of Venezuela's massive oil reserves it could be a "total disaster" for Russia's economy.
Why does this matter?
Venezuela holds the world's largestย proven oil reserves, a staggeringย 303 billion barrels. Right now, Russia's economy runs on energy exports. Deripaska claims the U.S. plan is to use this control toย cap Russian oil prices at just $50 per barrel. That would cripple their main source of income.
Bigger Than Just a Price Tag
This isn't just about the price of oil. It's aboutย global power. With Venezuela, the U.S. and its allies could influence up toย half of the world's oil reserves.
It takes a key energy partner away fromย China weakening their strategic position.
It shows a major shift in how powerful nations operate potentially reshaping alliances worldwide.
The message is clear: in today's world, oil isn't just a commodity it's the ultimate strategic weapon. Control it and you control the game.
$RIVER is holding strong above previous resistance printing clean higher highs. The trend is fully bullish with buyers in firm control after a textbook breakout.
As long as price stays above the entry zone the upside momentum is expected to continue. Manage risk tightly and trail profits as the move expands.
$B3 has broken above its recent range on strong volume, showing clear bullish continuation. As long as price holds above the breakout zone buyers are in control and dips look buyable.
If price pulls back and holds the entry zone, continuation toward the higher targets is likely. As always manage your risk tightly.
I told you to trust the levels and BNB just delivered. The price pushed hard, reclaiming theย $920+ย zone with clean momentum and volume. If you followed the setup you're already in profit with the trend in your favor.
From a solid base near 905 BNB ripped to 921. Buyers are defending dips and the structure is bullish as long as it holds above key support. Discipline and timing win. Stay focused.
Trade Update: $KITE Targets Hit โ Original Plan Recap & Results: Entry Range:ย 0.0920 โ 0.0924 Stop Loss:ย 0.0900 Targets:ย TP1: 0.0935ย โ ย HIT | TP2: 0.0945ย โ ย HIT | TP3: 0.0960
Congratulations to everyoneย who followed the plan, entered with discipline, and secured profits. This is how you trade a bounce: identify the level, set the plan, and execute.
Just look at the move now. This is why we trust the key levels. The setup played out perfectly from the critical support zone we identified. Price bounced cleanly, hit our first two targets, and is now pushing higher.
Great job, team. Well done to those who took profit. ๐
The Long Setup: Entry Zone:ย 2.85 โ 3.00 Stop Loss:ย 2.55
Targets:ย 3.35 | 3.75 | 4.20
$LIT is showing a clean recovery after its deep correction and looks to be breaking out of its recent range. The momentum is shifting bullish as buyers step back in above a key support level.
The trade is liveย bullish above 2.75. If this breakout holds, momentum could accelerate toward the higher targets.
Watching $CLO after a sharp move. The chart just printed a strong V-recovery from the lows, shaking out weak hands. Momentum is shifting back and buyers look to be taking control.
The structure stays bullish as long as it holds above the key support. Trade the momentum with a clear plan.
The quiet pullback indeed set the stage for the expected expansion. For those still in the trade, the structure remains bullish toward the next targets.
๐ก Next Steps๐
Consider moving your stop-loss to breakeven or a trailing stop to protect profits. Monitor momentum as price approaches TP2 (19.50).
Well done to everyone who followed this setup! Letโs stay disciplined and manage the next phases with the same patience๐ {future}(RIVERUSDT) #RIVER #TP1Hit #ContinuationPlay #TradingWin
๐จ The $60 Billion Crypto Question: Is Venezuela the World's Secret Bitcoin Whale?
Mike C150
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๐จ The Hidden $60B $BTC Whale?
A wild theory is gripping crypto: analysts and intelligence sources suggest theย Venezuelan state may secretly hold a Bitcoin fortune worth up to $60 billion. If true, that's overย 600,000 BTC potentially making them a top-4 global holder.
The Alleged Playbook:
To survive crushing U.S. sanctions Venezuela allegedly: 1: Convertedย billions from liquidated gold reservesย into $BTC 2: Sold oil forย USDT then swapped a portion for Bitcoin. 3: Seized BTC from domestic miners.
The Reality Check:
While a brilliant strategic move for a sanctioned nation, there'sย no direct on-chain proof. Public data shows onlyย 240 BTCย in verified holdings. The $60B figure remains an unverified, intelligence-based estimate.
The takeaway? Sovereign nations are now major crypto players, and digital assets have become tools of economic warfare.
Sharp point.ย Thatโs a key market angle. Taking Venezuelaโs cheap oil offline tightens supply. Higher prices in the short term are a direct win for Russia. This could be step one before any long-term squeeze.
Bitcoiniacs PH
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Reply to @Wolf Wallet
On the contrary, Trump wants to raise oil prices. Venezuela was competition to Russia, selling cheap sanctioned oil. With Venezuela out of the equation, Russia gets higher prices.
Crazy piece of history popped up๐ตโ๐ซ Exactly 36 years ago on January 3 1990 the US carried out Operation cause and they invaded Panama and captured its president Manuel Noriega. And you know what was the main accusation??????
Drug trafficking๐๐๐๐๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ
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Hello #C150 Familyโค๏ธ
Crazy piece of history popped up๐ตโ๐ซ Exactly 36 years ago on January 3 1990 the US carried out Operation cause and they invaded Panama and captured its president Manuel Noriega. And you know what was the main accusation??????
Drug trafficking๐๐๐๐๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ
Now look at today the target is Nicolรกs Maduro of Venezuela ๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค
The public reason?
Nearly identical narco terrorism and drug trafficking. History doesn't repeat but it often rhymes.
What do you think this means for global markets and crypto?๐ค