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Most people think Iraq, Iran, and Venezuela are about oil.
By Robert Kiyosaki, 04.01.2025
Most people think Iraq, Iran and Venezuela are about oil.
Thatโs the surface story.
It's about China & I'll prove it!
Look, hereโs the deeper question most never ask:
What does Iraq have in common with China today?
And no โ itโs not what the media keeps repeating.
Itโs not just oil.
Itโs who controls the system around the oil.
Back in the early 2000s, Iraq wasnโt just selling oil.
Iraq was threatening to change how oil was priced and settled.
They began moving away from the dollar system.
Thatโs when Iraq stopped being โa problem nationโ
and started becoming a systemic threat.
Fast forward to today.
China doesnโt need to invade countries to control oil.
China controls oil through:
- Long-term purchase agreements
- Oil-for-debt structures
- Shadow shipping networks
- Non-dollar settlement routes
Iran and Venezuela became perfect examples.
โ Iran sends roughly 1.4โ1.6 million barrels per day, and the vast majority flows to China through discounted, off-the-books routes.
โ Venezuela exports around 700,000โ900,000 barrels per day, with China acting as the primary destination and financier through debt-backed supply deals.
Thatโs not just energy.
Thatโs geopolitical leverage.
China wasnโt just buying oil.
China was controlling the exit door after United States put sanctions on them.
So whatโs happening now?
The U.S. isnโt โstarting wars.โ
IT'S BREAKING CONTROL CHAINS.
Step by step.
First, sanctions didnโt target countries โ they targeted:
- Shipping companies
- Insurance
- Ports
- Refiners
- Payment rails
Thatโs not military strategy.
Thatโs financial warfare.
Then came blockades, seizures, and pressure at sea โ the one place where oil canโt hide.
And finally, political shock.
Because once you break:
- Who ships the oil
- Who insures it
- Who settles the payments
You donโt need to โownโ the oil fields.
You own the system that decides who gets paid.
This is the same lesson Iraq taught years ago.
It was never just about oil in the ground.
It was about:
- Currency dominance
- Trade settlement power
- Control over global cashflow
Oil is just the bloodstream.
The real fight is over who controls the heart.
Thatโs why Iran matters.
Thatโs why Venezuela matters.
And thatโs why China is in the middle of this โ whether the headlines say so or not.
The rich donโt argue politics.
They study systems.
Because when systems shift, fortunes shift with them.$TAO
95% of XRP Holders at Risk of Being Priced Out: Expert Shares Concerns and Solutions
XRP continues to surge. As of today, it now takes 2,500 XRP or $6,500 to land in the top 10% of holders.
Meanwhile, a few months ago, 3,000 XRP would cost around $1,500 to enter the top holdersโ threshold. This rapid price increase raises alarms. As a result, Farina predicts that up to 95% of current holders may struggle to hold on to their investments in the long run. Farina explained that the surge in price is making it increasingly difficult for smaller investors to stay involved. His perspective about the significance of being in the top 10% of holders comes from the view that around 2,500 XRP is the required minimum to position oneself for financial success.
Notably, this perspective builds on his belief that XRPโs unit value could reach thousands of dollars. Hypothetically, this scenario could make modest XRP holdings today worth millions of dollars in the future.
Furthermore, the potential for being โpriced outโ is compounded by many investorsโ financial struggles and investment mistakes.
Farina explained the common mistakes he sees XRP holders making that put them at further risk of losing their investments. The first issue he identifies is poor key management.
Without biometric identification on most wallets, if holders lose their keys, they lose access to their funds. Farina claims to have received numerous messages from individuals who have fallen victim, highlighting the importance of safeguarding wallet keys.
The second major issue, according to Farina, is people being scammed or hacked due to negligent key management. Scammers often prey on inexperienced holders, offering false promises of airdrops or doubling funds in exchange for XRP.
THE STRAIT STRATEGY: President Trump says countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz must ensure its safe passage, but the U.S. will help them "a lot."
The demands are as follows: 1. Hand over Benjamin Netanyahu to justice. 2. Israel must withdraw to the borders by October 7th. 3. Cancel the Gaza plan pushed by Donald Trump. 4. Lift all sanctions on Iran and return frozen Iranian funds. 5. Recognize Iran's right to its nuclear program. 6. Stop intervention in Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. 7. Withdraw all American military bases from the Arab region. 8. Trump must publicly apologize to Ali Khamenei. 9. Compensate Iran for all sanctions imposed. #Iran
BREAKING: Iran's foreign minister made it official today: any country can pass through the strait except America, Israel, and their allies.
The narrow waterway between Iran and Oman is one of the most important shipping routes on the planet. About 20 percent of the world's oil passes through it. When Iran closed it two weeks ago, global shipping basically froze.
Now Iran says ships can go through again. But there is a catch. If your ship belongs to the United States, Israel, or any country helping them, you are still blocked. Everyone else is free to pass.
The foreign minister explained it simply. The strait is open to our friends. It is closed to our enemies.
While the strait was closed, the rest of the world's tankers sat stranded in the Gulf. Major companies like Maersk stopped moving entirely. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait cut oil production because they could not ship anything out. Qatar's natural gas exports ground to a halt.
But Iran's own oil kept flowing the whole time. More than 11 million barrels shipped to China using old tankers that stay off the radar.
Now with the strait partially open, things might ease up for everyone else. But if you are flying a US flag or allied with Israel, you are still stuck. And nobody knows exactly how Iran plans to check which ships are friendly and which are not.
Oil prices have been over $100 a barrel all week. This might help a little. But as long as the ban on US-aligned ships stays in place, the strait is not really open. $TAO
So Most didn't believe me when I said that my knowledge in Jewish Scriptures tells that Mr. Satanyahu is the last human leader of the Jews and will not live another 15 years because his job is to lay the foundation of arrival of the 'PeaceMaker Messiah', the 'ฺฉ ู ุฑ', The one-eyed False Flag Dajjal.
He just said all this last night in his debate, but said that the messiah ain't coming next week.
Hey Satanyahu, we got 2 of our Messiah's waiting for the final day to come and conquer yet again!!!! And we know who's winning! $TAO
Abu moha 24434
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Mojtaba Ali Khamenei, son of Iranโs Supreme Leader, recently emphasized the importance of ending conflicts in a way that ensures the safety and dignity of Muslim nations. He stated: โWe want to end this war in such a way that the occupying nation never again dares to attack Muslim countries.โ This statement reflects a deep concern for the sovereignty and protection of Muslim countries. It highlights the need for solidarity, vigilance, and strategic measures so that external aggression cannot threaten the peace and stability of our nations. In a world where conflicts often target vulnerable communities, such messages remind us of the importance of unity, preparedness, and standing firm in defending justice. Let this inspire us to support peace, strengthen our communities, and promote a world where Muslim nations are respected and safe. $TAO
Mojtaba Ali Khamenei, son of Iranโs Supreme Leader, recently emphasized the importance of ending conflicts in a way that ensures the safety and dignity of Muslim nations. He stated: โWe want to end this war in such a way that the occupying nation never again dares to attack Muslim countries.โ This statement reflects a deep concern for the sovereignty and protection of Muslim countries. It highlights the need for solidarity, vigilance, and strategic measures so that external aggression cannot threaten the peace and stability of our nations. In a world where conflicts often target vulnerable communities, such messages remind us of the importance of unity, preparedness, and standing firm in defending justice. Let this inspire us to support peace, strengthen our communities, and promote a world where Muslim nations are respected and safe. $TAO
I don't think $BTC can claim ATH under these geopolitical tensions. Yes, this was possible and likely to happen in 2026, but not now. In my view, $BTC will test the 30k liquidity zone, and that should be the final accumulation the biggest trap for bears. Remember 67k to 16k.
Downward pokes into the base keep getting dragged back inside โ tails under the candles, bodies staying tight. The last few pushes down just stallโฆ nothing really carries. Holding the long here, letting that floor soak what drips into it while price churns around the edge. If candles start sitting under this base and the quick pullbacks upward vanish, Iโm gone immediately.
โข Circulating supply: ~10.6 M TAO (about 50% of max) ๏ฟผ โข Max supply: 21 M TAO ๏ฟผ โข Current market cap: ~$1.85 B (varies) ๏ฟผ โข Price today: ~$190โ$200 range ๏ฟผ โข All-time high: ~$760+ ๏ฟผ
So the current base is ~$1.8B market cap.
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๐ Market Cap Needed for Target Prices
Since:
๐ Price = Market Cap รท Circulating Supply
and circulating supply is ~10.6M, we can estimate:
๐ Price Target โ Required Market Cap
Target Price Required Market Cap $500 ~ $5.3 B $1,000 ~ $10.6 B $2,000 ~ $21.2 B $5,000 ~ $53 B $10,000 ~ $106 B
So if TAO climbs to:
๐น $500 โ market cap needs to rise ~3ร from current ~2 B ๐น $1,000 โ ~5โ6ร growth ๐น $2,000+ โ ~10ร+ growth ๐น $5,000+ โ massive alt-season + AI adoption trend ๏ฟผ
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๐ Is That Realistic?
Experts and models suggest realistic long-term scenarios (based on adoption of decentralized AI + crypto bull cycles):
๐ Conservative: โข $3โ$5 B market cap โ ~$300โ$500 price range ๏ฟผ
๐ Base case: โข $8โ$15 B market cap โ ~$750โ$1,500 price range ๏ฟผ
๐ฅ Optimistic (long term AI growth): โข $25โ$50 B cap โ $2,500โ$5,000+ price (2030+) ๏ฟผ
๐ฅ Extreme Bull: โข $100 B+ cap โ $10,000+ TAO (very long term + huge AI adoption cycle) ๏ฟผ
Important: these are potential future scenarios, not guaranteed outcomes.
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๐ What Affects Market Cap Growth?
For TAO to realistically hit higher valuations:
โ Broader crypto market expands (total crypto cap grows) ๐น Alt season + Bitcoin uptrend โ Wider adoption of Bittensor network (AI use case grows) โ Institutional investment (ETFs or funds entering TAO) โ Lower selling pressure thanks to supply issuance/halving mechanisms ๏ฟผ
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๐ Quick Summary
๐ To reach $1,000, TAO needs ~$10โ11 B market cap ๐ To reach $2,000, TAO needs ~$20 B+ market cap ๐ฅ To reach $5,000+, TAO needs ~$50 B+ market cap
Each jump requires more capital flowing in as well as greater demand and adoption.
Alleged โEpstein filesโ are circulating online claiming Jeffrey Epstein used the name Satoshi Nakamoto the mysterious creator of Bitcoin.
Screenshots of an email (unverified) reportedly sent to Ghislaine Maxwell say: โThe Satoshi pseudonym is working perfectly. Our little digital gold mine is ready for the world. Funding secured.โ
If real, this would rewrite the entire origin story of Bitcoin. If fake, itโs one of the wildest hoaxes yet.
Alleged โEpstein filesโ are circulating online claiming Jeffrey Epstein used the name Satoshi Nakamoto the mysterious creator of Bitcoin.
Screenshots of an email (unverified) reportedly sent to Ghislaine Maxwell say: โThe Satoshi pseudonym is working perfectly. Our little digital gold mine is ready for the world. Funding secured.โ
If real, this would rewrite the entire origin story of Bitcoin. If fake, itโs one of the wildest hoaxes yet.
Binance cofounder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has said he's lost confidence in the crypto "super cycle" that he had predicted would send the bitcoin price sharply higher. $TAO
๐ง Whatโs happening on the Monthly? โข ๐ Strong correction already done โข ๐ฏ๏ธ Doji candle = indecision after selling pressure โข ๐ Market is compressing, not dead
๐ This is how big moves start.
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๐ Key Support Zones (High Probability)
๐ฉ $280 โ $320 โ Strong demand / accumulation zone ๐จ $180 โ $230 โ Extreme support (only if full market panic)
๐ก Smart money scales in here โ not on green candles.
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๐ฎ Whatโs next for $TAO?
โ Likely 1โ2 months of base building โ Possible liquidity sweep before reversal ๐ Then a violent expansion once AI + alt season align
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๐ฏ Realistic Bull-Run Targets
๐ฏ $850 โ $1,000 โ First major sell zone ๐ฏ $1,500 โ $1,800 โ Strong distribution ๐ฏ $2,200 โ $2,500 โ Cycle top area ๐จ $3,000+ only in full alt-season mania
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๐ Explosion Confirmation Checklist
โ๏ธ Monthly bullish engulfing โ๏ธ Break & hold above $500 โ๏ธ BTC dominance starts falling โ๏ธ AI coins trend on Binance
๐ก GOLD & SILVER: How They SURVIVED the Crash ๐ฅ๐
(And Why Smart Money Still Trusts Them)
While crypto and stocks faced heavy volatility, $Gold (XAU) and $Silver (XAG) once again proved why they are called safe-haven assets ๐ก๏ธโจ
๐ What Happened?
Recently, markets saw a sharp correction: โข Panic selling ๐จ โข High leverage liquidations โข Risk assets dumped aggressively
Yetโฆ gold and silver did NOT collapse the way many expected.
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๐ก Why $Gold Survived the Crash ๐
โ๏ธ Store of Value โ Investors flee to gold during uncertainty โ๏ธ Inflation Hedge โ Protects purchasing power when currencies weaken โ๏ธ Central Bank Demand โ Governments keep accumulating gold โ๏ธ Limited Supply โ You canโt print gold like fiat money
๐ Even after a pullback, gold held strong support zones and buyers stepped in quickly.
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โช Why $Silver Stayed Strong ๐ช
โ๏ธ Dual Role โ Safe haven + industrial metal โ๏ธ High Demand โ Used in solar panels, EVs, electronics ๐ โ๏ธ Follows Gold โ When gold stabilizes, silver often rebounds faster
๐ก Historically, silver recovers harder after corrections, making it attractive for swing traders.
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๐ Technical Insight (From the Chart)
๐น Strong impulsive move before correction ๐น Healthy pullback, not a trend reversal ๐น RSI cooled down โ room for next move ๐น Structure still bullish on higher timeframes
โ ๏ธ This was a correction, not a crash failure.
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๐ง Key Lesson for Traders & Investors
โWhen fear hits the market, money runs to safety.โ
That safety has always been: ๐ก Gold โช Silver
They donโt promise fast riches โ they promise survival and stability.
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๐ฏ What Smart Traders Are Doing Now
โ Watching key support zones โ Scaling in slowly (no FOMO) โ Using proper risk management โ Combining gold & silver with other assets
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๐ฌ Whatโs your view?
Do you think $Gold will make a new ATH first, or will $Silver outperform next? ๐ Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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