Bitcoin Shrugs Off Maduro Capture: Crypto Stays Resilient Amid Geopolitical Shock

Only short turbulence in crypto markets was caused by the American military operation on January 3, 2026, which took Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Though it soon recovered, Bitcoin first fell under $90,000 as a result of a risk-off attitude; by January 5, it was trading above $91,000–$92,000. Following suit, major coins like Ethereum (about $3,092, up 5.4% weekly) and others helped to lift the total market value above $100 billion in 24 hours. Weekend trading stayed flat to positive, indicating no significant sell-off notwithstanding the sensational news.

Analysts say the event was "planned and addressed," hence the muted impact—no bigger unrest or oil supply shocks materialised, therefore calming down escalating concerns. With Maduro's ouster, Venezuela's historical crypto use—like the failing Petro coin—lost significance. Bitcoin's growing independence from conventional risks, institutional interest, and strong on-chain indicators, among other wider elements, helped it to stay stable with dominance of around 57%.

Looking ahead, important levels to monitor include Bitcoin support at $89,000–$90,000 and resistance at $95,000–$100,000. Bullish scenarios see potential for $100k+ if markets view the event as de-risking oil geopolitics, while bearish risks involve Monday's traditional market open or any escalation (e.g., oil spikes). Rumors of Venezuela's supposed massive Bitcoin holdings possibly falling under American influence generate intrigue, but historically such shocks disappear quickly for crypto; remain careful yet upbeat.