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U.S. Says It Captured Maduro as Venezuela Court Empowers Rodríguez, Bitcoin Leaps Past $91,000

A weekend short squeeze in thin liquidity accelerated crypto gains after the leadership shake-up in Caracas.

Overview

  • President Trump said U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro during a targeted operation, with few operational details released.
  • Venezuela’s Supreme Court granted Vice President Delcy Rodríguez acting presidential powers following the leadership change.
  • Reports indicated Maduro is in U.S. custody and could appear before a New York court on narco-terrorism charges, according to the BBC as cited by Crypto Briefing.
  • Bitcoin climbed above $91,000 as ether, solana, cardano and XRP advanced during weekend trading.
  • About $180 million in crypto futures were liquidated over 24 hours, mostly short positions, as thin weekend liquidity amplified the rally and some outlets showed differing price snapshots.