Venezuela’s Alleged Bitcoin Hoard Could Reshape Global Supply
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Venezuela’s long-rumored Bitcoin reserve has moved from speculation to serious debate following the January 2026 US-led operation that captured Nicolás Maduro. Intelligence-linked reports suggest the country accumulated between 600,000 and 660,000 BTC, potentially worth $60–67 billion, placing it among the largest Bitcoin holders in the world.
If accurate, this reserve would rival or exceed holdings associated with institutional giants like MicroStrategy and BlackRock. Such concentration—roughly 3% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply—introduces a new macro variable that could significantly influence liquidity, volatility, and long-term price dynamics in 2026.