The crisis in Venezuela is pushing Bitcoin higher and is likely to serve as a broader price catalyst, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. The comments from Nigel Green of deVere Group follow Washington’s actions that have sharply intensified political and financial pressure on Caracas, reigniting concerns over sanctions risk, capital controls, and regional and geopolitical instability. In the aftermath of the strikes, Bitcoin has risen by around 6%, underlining how quickly geopolitical developments are now being priced into digital markets.
“Events in Venezuela have once again underscored a fundamental truth about today’s markets: political risk is now priced not just in equities and bonds, but in digital assets as well,” says Nigel Green, chief executive of deVere Group. “When geopolitical tensions increase and questions arise about sanctions, capital controls, or currency stability, investors instinctively seek assets that are portable, liquid, and free of any single government’s control. Bitcoin is increasingly fulfilling that role.” Bitcoin’s rally has taken the world’s largest cryptocurrency back into the $92,000–$94,000 range, levels last seen in mid-December, as investors reassess global risk exposure.
The move has outpaced many traditional safe-haven assets, highlighting how digital markets are becoming a primary venue for expressing views on geopolitical uncertainty. “The speed and scale of the reaction in crypto markets — particularly Bitcoin — highlights how this asset class has matured,” he continues. “Unlike stocks or bonds, which trade only during set hours, Bitcoin’s 24/7 market structure allows investors to respond in real time to geopolitical shocks.
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This makes Bitcoin not just a speculative instrument, but a dynamic tool in capital allocation when political uncertainty spikes.” Venezuela remains one of the clearest real-world examples of how political and economic stress drives the adoption of alternative financial infrastructure. Years of inflation, currency restrictions, and limited access to international banking have pushed millions of Venezuelans toward digital assets for everyday financial use. Each new phase of political tension reinforces that behavior, not only domestically but across the region, as neighbouring economies monitor the spillover risks.
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