Geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela are reshaping safe-haven demand. Gold just hit a one-week high as investors scramble for traditional protection amid escalating regional conflict.

This kind of volatility matters for crypto traders too. When traditional markets get spooked by geopolitical risk, capital flows shift. Some flows chase safe havens like gold and treasuries, while others seek the perceived censorship-resistance and portability of crypto assets.

Worth watching: how long this tensions last and whether central banks adjust their moves accordingly. That'll ripple through everything from USD strength to alternative assets. The bigger picture is macro uncertainty—and that typically drives up demand for diverse portfolios.