< Major Events Shaping the World Market >
The "Venezuela Question": Following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro in early 2026, the world is watching Venezuela's estimated 600,000 BTC reserves. If these are liquidated or moved by the new U.S.-aligned leadership, it could cause a massive supply shock.
• U.S. Strategic Reserve: The U.S. government now officially holds approximately $29 billion in Bitcoin. There is ongoing debate in Washington about establishing a "National Digital Asset Stockpile," which has turned Bitcoin into a political tool.
• The "ETF Pivot": Institutional money is now the primary driver. In 2025 alone, Bitcoin ETFs and companies like MicroStrategy (which holds ~700k BTC) saw $44 billion in net demand. However, because these "big players" are now the main holders, the market follows traditional stock market trends more closely than ever.