⚠️ THIS IS MUCH BIGGER THAN IT LOOKS

Venezuela isn’t just another oil producer — it has the largest proven crude reserves in the world: ~303 billion barrels. At today’s prices, that’s roughly $17.3 TRILLION.

And now, Trump claims the U.S. “owns” it.

That’s 4× Japan’s GDP

Roughly one-fifth of global crude reserves

Even at discounts, the recoverable value runs into trillions

Oil isn’t just a commodity — it underpins currency flows, national budgets, debt capacity, and market risk.

Over time, a fully exploited Venezuela could generate revenues comparable to U.S. debt servicing, influencing:

Oil futures

FX markets & carry trades

Credit spreads & inflation expectations

Risk assets across the board

Markets are watching closely. Oil futures reopen Sunday night. The next few days could set the stage for massive moves.