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هنأ رئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي بنيامين نتنياهو علنًا دونالد ترامب على العملية الدراماتيكية التي قامت بها الولايات المتحدة والتي أدت إلى اعتقال رئيس فنزويلا نيكولاس مادورو، مشيدًا بها كـ “قيادة جريئة وتاريخية.”
وصف نتنياهو الغارة بأنها ضربة حاسمة ضد الطغيان وأشاد بفعالية الجيش الأمريكي.
تشير هذه المحاذاة النادرة إلى تحول دبلوماسي عميق وإمكانية لعصر جديد من التحالفات الجيوسياسية.
يحذر النقاد من أن هذه الخطوة قد تؤجج عدم الاستقرار العالمي confrontations الإقليمي، خاصة مع إيران وحلفائها الذين يراقبون عن كثب.

Crypto Market Holds Steady Amid Venezuela Crisis & Ukraine Peace Talks
Bitcoin resilient as geopolitical shockwaves test digital asset markets
The cryptocurrency market entered 2026 facing unprecedented geopolitical turbulence as US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic military operation on January 3, while peace negotiations intensify in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Despite initial concerns, crypto markets have shown surprising resilience.
Venezuela Shock: Markets React
The US conducted large-scale strikes on Caracas, capturing Maduro and his wife before flying them to New York to face drug trafficking charges. The operation sent ripples through global markets over the weekend when traditional exchanges remained closed.
Bitcoin's Response
- Bitcoin held steady near $87,000 initially, defying expectations of panic selling
- Brief dip below $90,000 when headlines broke, but quickly recovered
- By Sunday, Bitcoin surged above $91,000 as traders extended the 2026 rebound
Whale investors showed heavy accumulation during the first 48 hours of 2026, with large buy walls defending the $88,000 level on major exchanges.
Venezuela's Crypto Connection
The Venezuela situation carries special significance for crypto markets. By late 2025, an estimated 10% of all grocery transactions in Venezuela were conducted in cryptocurrency, with Tether (USDT) usage skyrocketing as a means to circumvent US sanctions.
Trump announced plans for the US to take control of Venezuela's massive oil reserves and recruit American companies to invest billions in refurbishing the country's oil industry, adding another dimension of market uncertainty.
Ukraine-Russia: Peace Talks Intensify
While Venezuela dominated weekend headlines, European national security advisers met in Kyiv on Saturday to discuss a US-led 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the nearly four-year conflict.
Key Developments
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy named military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff
- An economic support package of approximately €682 billion for Ukraine over the next 10 years was agreed upon by international partners
- Zelenskyy stated the peace agreement is "90 percent ready"
Fighting continues with two people killed, including a three-year-old child, in a Russian ballistic missile attack on Kharkiv.
Market Implications
Why Crypto Stayed Strong
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe noted: "The likelihood of more negativity on the markets from that single event is relatively slim", suggesting the Venezuela operation was viewed as a contained event rather than escalating regional conflict.
However, some analysts warn that volatility could increase when traditional markets reopen Monday, as "big players will return".
Altcoin Performance
- Ethereum rose to $3,150, up 7% over seven days
- Solana gained 8% weekly, while XRP rose nearly 10%
- Chainlink whale holdings increased 58% in the last 30 days
Trader Outlook
Despite concerns, Bitcoin remains trading around $89,000 with no major reaction to headlines throughout the US-Venezuela conflict. The crypto market's 24/7 nature allowed it to serve as the primary gauge of global risk appetite during the weekend when stock markets were closed.
Geopolitical tensions can slam liquidity and spike uncertainty, pulling crypto back into its "risk-on, risk-off" lane, especially during thin holiday trading conditions.
Bottom Line
The cryptocurrency market's resilience during this geopolitical storm demonstrates maturation and deeper liquidity. However, the true test comes Monday when traditional markets reopen and institutional players return in full force.
Key Levels to Watch:
- Bitcoin support at $88,000
- Resistance at $92,000
- Total crypto market cap: $3.145 trillion
With peace talks progressing in Ukraine and Venezuela's political transition underway, crypto markets face a crucial week ahead. Traders should monitor both technical levels and headline risk as global developments unfold.
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أخبار حديثة تتعلق باعتقال رئيس فنزويلا زادت من عدم اليقين الجيوسياسي في الأسواق العالمية. مثل هذه الأحداث غالباً ما تؤثر على مشاعر المستثمرين، خاصة في العملات الرقمية، بيتكوين (BTC)، والذهب.
سوق العملات الرقمية
رد سوق العملات الرقمية بتقلبات قصيرة الأجل، لكن لم يتم تأكيد أي انهيار كبير. أظهر بيتكوين مرونة، مما يدل على أن السوق قد استوعب إلى حد كبير الصدمة الأولية. عادةً ما تخلق الأخبار الجيوسياسية تقلبات سعرية مؤقتة بدلاً من تغييرات طويلة الأجل في الاتجاه.