The Bitcoin and Gold prices surged this week as Venezuela’s deepening crisis spurred investors to seek safe-haven assets.
The crypto market gained 1.39% in the last 24 hours, extending its 7-day rise to 8.23%. This surge is closely tied to the Bitcoin and Gold price reaction to Venezuela’s political situation.
BlackRock and other issuers added to the total crypto exposure, amounting to 694 million BTC, and investors took an interest once again.
BREAKING: 🇺🇸 BlackRock and other ETFs have just bought $694 million worth of Bitcoin.
Largest inflow in 3 months!🚀 pic.twitter.com/ixHeeOvu1j
— Ash Crypto (@AshCrypto) January 6, 2026
Bitcoin was holding consistently at above $93 000 on Tuesday, and Gold rose to a one-week peak at 4,450. The two resources enjoyed the safe-haven demand and a depreciating US dollar.
Bitcoin and Gold Price Surge on Venezuela Tensions
The Venezuela crisis has added more geopolitical risks, and both Bitcoin and Gold are appealing to risk-averse investors.
The US forces have arrested President Nicolás Maduro, and this has led to Venezuela becoming a major market sentiment creator. The decision by his plea of not guilty to the charges of narco-terrorism on Monday was the start of a fierce legal and diplomatic fight.
With heightened expectations of a long-term conflict, investors have resorted to old and online safe-haven assets.
With the Fed likely to cut rates in 2026, it seems that both geopolitical tension and the monetary policy expectation have supported Bitcoin and Gold price momentum.
Bitcoin Price Points to $100K as Bullish Trend Builds
Bitcoin’s strong move above $93,000 has revived long-term bullish calls. If buying pressure continues, Bitcoin could soon retest $95,000, and possibly break past $100,000.
Source: Tradingview
This Bitcoin long-range prediction is backed by ETF inflows, declining exchange supply, and rising open interest.
The bets of a Dovish Fed are taking a toll on the US dollar, further boosting the gold rally.
Venezuela is one of the most significant areas of attention of traders, like any other weekly crypto event to watch, such as token unlocks and macro data.
Crypto Market Eyes US Jobs Data as Bitcoin and Gold Extend Rallies
All eyes now turn to Friday’s US Nonfarm Payrolls report. The labor market will be projected to have 55,000 new jobs and reduce unemployment to 4%.
The expectation of rate cuts may be strengthened by a weak report, which will further improve the performance of both Bitcoin and Gold prices.
The crypto market still enjoys the effects of global insecurity and capital migration. In a certain sense, Bitcoin, specifically, is behaving more like a macro hedge that was formerly a preserve of gold.
Venezuela is not a political phenomenon anymore, but a financial trigger that led to the repositioning of the markets in the asset classes, such as crypto and metals.
