2026-01-12 19:25:47

As the political situation in Venezuela shifts, various sectors are beginning to focus on the country's future direction. In particular, the question of whether opposition leader María Corina Machado can return to the political stage, and the potential impact this could have on the country's cryptocurrency ecosystem (especially Bitcoin), has become a hot topic.

Machado, as a peace advocate, has previously expressed support for Bitcoin, believing it could play a role in economic transformation. This stance, in the current political context, has sparked discussions about Venezuela's future crypto policy directions.

It is worth noting that during times of economic hardship, many Venezuelans have already started relying on crypto assets to cope with the devaluation of the local currency. If the power dynamics change, the new policymakers' attitude towards digital assets will directly influence the country's blockchain ecosystem. This case also reflects a broader trend: cryptocurrencies are becoming a significant variable in discussions of political change and economic reconstruction.

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SerRugResistant

· 01-15 16:29

Speaking of the Venezuela chess game, the key still depends on whether Machado genuinely embraces BTC or not. Words are one thing, actions are another. Machado has a good image, but South American politicians... well, you know how they are. We’ll have to wait and see. The Venezuelan people have long been scared off by the Bolívar, no wonder they’ve gone all in on crypto. This is the real DeFi adoption. When policies change, the crypto market will again be on a rollercoaster... that’s true political risk hedging, haha.

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SchrodingerWallet

· 01-15 09:14

Speaking of the chess game in Venezuela, it really depends on whether Machado can turn things around this time; otherwise, ordinary people will have to continue buying BTC at low prices to survive. Does Machado truly support Bitcoin? If so, this is definitely worth paying attention to; a policy change could be revolutionary. The Venezuelan people have long been using crypto assets for risk hedging, which is true self-rescue and far more reliable than official aid. The current question is whether the new government after the power change will continue to open the door to cryptocurrencies or impose more regulations... But honestly, in a country with an economic collapse, Bitcoin is the best "passport," and Venezuelans understand this better than we do. Political change + cryptocurrency is becoming an increasingly common combination, and it feels like an unstoppable trend. Thinking about Venezuela's inflation rate over the past few years, BTC's gains are not even worth mentioning... If Machado truly treats crypto-friendly when he takes office, Venezuela might become the next El Salvador. At that point, it will just be a matter of watching the show.

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MetaverseHomeless

· 01-12 19:47

Venezuela's chess game... It really depends on whether Machado's rise can truly loosen the crypto policies, otherwise it's just another promise before cutting the leeks again. Small investors in Venezuela survive on Bitcoin, and the success or failure of political maneuvers directly affects people's lives... Don't just focus on superficial articles. If Machado really comes to power, can BTC be legalized there? That's the real key. It's really about whether the new government dares to oppose the US and whether it dares to independently use crypto. If so, BTC has a chance. Venezuelan people are struggling through hyperinflation, and how many have been saved by cryptocurrencies... This story should have a good ending. Frankly, any country facing an economic collapse ultimately has to rely on Bitcoin for self-rescue—that's destiny. When power changes hands, policies change... But the reliance of the grassroots on crypto is real, and no one can change this trend.

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LiquidationKing

· 01-12 19:45

Venezuela's game ultimately depends on who takes power and their attitude towards BTC—real gold and silver. Machado supporting the crypto industry does have some imagination, but the premise is that she can actually come to power. Crypto enthusiasts in Venezuela are living like this; cryptocurrencies have become a survival tool, and that's the most heartbreaking reality. Changing leadership means rewriting crypto policies; this is how South America operates. In my opinion, the most promising are those ordinary people who are forced to rely on BTC to survive—they are the true believers. Political upheavals are often turning points in the crypto world. Whether Venezuela's next move succeeds depends on Machado. Crypto people care most about policies—who is friendly, who is the messiah—that's just the reality.

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MetaLord420

· 01-12 19:37

Venezuela's current situation is really worth watching. If Machado actually takes office, will he directly embrace Bitcoin? That group has been living off crypto for a long time... --- It's both politics and the crypto world. It feels like every power transfer is a gamble on who is more crypto-friendly, haha. --- Honestly, if Machado truly becomes pro-Bitcoin and rises to power, it's hard to say how much the inflation problem there can be alleviated, but at least the attitude shift itself is valuable. --- Why is it that only when the economy collapses do people think of using crypto for emergency relief? Why not do it earlier... --- The crypto community loves this kind of story: "New regime, new hope, new coin prices." It sounds so exciting.

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MEVHunter

· 01-12 19:29

Venezuela, this game... the real arbitrage opportunity lies in policy variables, not the price of the coin itself. If Machado actually takes office, and the regulatory framework loosens, on-chain transaction volume will directly take off—this is the mempool signal worth watching.

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