Bitcoin (BTC) is having quite the moment. Following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, crypto markets have surged, with Bitcoin climbing nearly 5% over three days and pushing past $90,000. The broader crypto market has added roughly $100 billion in value as traders position themselves for what could be a massive geopolitical shake-up.

Here's where things get interesting. President Donald Trump has pledged to "run the country" until a "judicious transition" can happen, and he's unveiled ambitious plans to seize control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves while encouraging U.S. companies to pour billions into the country's oil sector. According to Forbes, this could trigger a substantial drop in oil prices.

Equity fund manager Grant Cardone told the outlet, "U.S. oil prices should be sub $50 a barrel by Monday opening."

If Cardone's prediction holds, we're looking at a potential $17.3 trillion oil price shock that could ripple through global markets. Lower oil prices typically mean lower inflation, and lower inflation tends to be good news for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. It's the kind of scenario that has crypto traders paying very close attention to geopolitical developments.

The market reaction speaks volumes. Bitcoin's climb above $90,000 and the crypto market's $100 billion gain suggest that traders are betting on this narrative playing out. The arrest of Maduro and subsequent U.S. intervention could destabilize the U.S. dollar while creating a more favorable environment for digital assets.

Trump's media company has also teased a crypto surprise, adding another layer of intrigue to an already complex situation. As the situation continues to evolve, analysts and traders are watching closely to see how these geopolitical events reshape both traditional and crypto markets.