2026-01-14 22:29:43

Word from an administration official: the Trump administration just closed its first Venezuelan crude oil purchase, hitting a $500 million price tag. Quite the move in energy politics. This signals a major shift in Washington's approach to Venezuelan relations and could reshape oil market dynamics. For crypto investors watching macro trends, energy policy pivots like these often precede broader capital reallocations across traditional and digital asset classes.

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MEVSupportGroup

· 01-17 14:35

Still playing the energy card here, spending $500M to buy Venezuelan crude oil... What is Washington trying to do?

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RektCoaster

· 01-14 22:59

Oh no, is the US turning to Venezuela to buy oil? Is this move meant to compete with China and Russia for influence?

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FudVaccinator

· 01-14 22:59

Damn, the US is starting to directly buy Venezuelan crude oil? This policy reversal is so exciting, traditional energy might be about to shake things up.

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WealthCoffee

· 01-14 22:46

Oh wow, this just got interesting. The US and Venezuela are starting to do business again? --- Once energy policy shifts, the crypto world has to follow. It's a matter of historical patterns. --- Five hundred million dollars to buy oil. Has Washington changed its mind or is it forced by circumstances... --- The macro trend has changed. We need to watch where the funds are flowing—both traditional and digital assets. --- Venezuela's oil, US money, geopolitics are always more exciting than technical analysis.

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CantAffordPancake

· 01-14 22:37

Uh, the US is messing with Venezuela again. A 500 million order just comes and goes. I just want to know, does this have any direct impact on the crypto world?

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NFTArchaeologis

· 01-14 22:30

The geopolitical and energy game always stirs the nerves of capital. $50 billion worth of Venezuelan crude oil purchases... This is very much like the old ledgers forgotten before 2008. History tends to repeat itself, only the price tags have changed.

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