Bitcoin Still Holds Steady Near $90,000 Despite US-Venezuela Military Shock.

Bitcoin fell below $90,000 during the early trading session before recovering, showing limited reaction to a global headline-dominating event. “America dropped bombs on a country and detained its leader, all over the weekend, and Bitcoin hardly moved,” Nic Puckrin, founder of the cryptocurrency media company Coin Bureau, wrote in a post on X. Bitcoin’s stability amid geopolitical turmoil shifts focus to an important support level. This relatively quiet reaction stands out in a market where risk assets often experience sharp sell-offs during geopolitical crises. From a technical perspective, analysts point to positive signals. Michaël van de Poppe noted that Bitcoin remains above the 21-day moving average, a level often considered a short-term support threshold. Maintaining the price above that level could open further upside opportunities in January, assuming overall market conditions remain stable. This resilience is notable given Bitcoin’s recent volatility. In the past, sudden geopolitical upheavals or macroeconomic tensions have often caused sharp declines in high-risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. This time, the reaction has been quite restrained, at least so far. The situation stems from a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed airstrikes on the Venezuelan capital Caracas, leading to the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Although this news sparked intense debate online, the financial markets appeared largely unaffected throughout the weekend. Some analysts warn that this calm may not last. “There are currently many geopolitical tensions, and the big players will return next week,” warned cryptocurrency trader Lennaert Snyder, adding that volatility could increase as traditional markets reopen. Institutional investors typically do not trade on weekends, which means reactions may still occur when the U.S. markets open on Monday.

Any new selling pressure will further exacerbate Bitcoin’s recent correction phase. After a sudden drop in October, Bitcoin declined over 30% from its all-time high above $125,000 to around $80,000 in November, before rebounding to its current level. Bitcoin is forecasted to enter an accumulation phase in early 2026. Analyst Linh Tran believes that Bitcoin entered a correction phase at the end of 2025 after reaching nearly $126,000 and falling about 35% to around $80,000. In a note shared with Cryptonews.com, she said this correction reflects a structural change in the market, where Bitcoin is now less driven by individual speculation and mainly influenced by macroeconomic conditions, institutional capital flows, and regulatory developments. Meanwhile, Abra CEO Bill Barhydt believes Bitcoin could benefit in 2026 as loose monetary policy injects additional liquidity into the global market, restoring risk appetite after a prolonged period of tight financial conditions. Mr. Barhydt stated that the U.S. Federal Reserve is preparing the groundwork for more easing policies. He pointed to early signs of balance sheet support recovery, describing the current environment as “mild quantitative easing,” with the Federal Reserve intervening to support demand for government debt.