2026-01-20 00:26:19

The recent stablecoin pricing in the Venezuelan market has experienced significant fluctuations. Since January 7, the USDT to Bolivar exchange rate has been steadily declining, with a total drop of approximately 40%, returning to levels seen in December 2024.

Specifically, the USDT quotes on a major exchange's P2P market have been the most volatile—dropping rapidly from a high of around 880 Bolivars to near 500 Bolivars. Meanwhile, data shows that the quotes on local compliant platforms Kontigo and Crixto remain relatively stable, with USDT and USDC hovering within the 450–456 Bolivar range.

This round of adjustment reflects changes in the local liquidity environment in Venezuela. Large fluctuations in stablecoin prices often indicate market supply and demand imbalances, especially in specific regional markets where large transactions or policy changes can trigger rapid price corrections. The current downward trend warrants attention—it may signal the direction of subsequent market adjustments.

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CryptoMotivator

· 2h ago

Venezuelan stablecoins are on a roller coaster again, dropping from 880 directly to 500? This wave of liquidity really collapsed. The gap between the P2P market and compliant platforms is so large, it feels like someone is harvesting the leeks. From 880 to 450 in less than two weeks, how many people have been wiped out? The explanation of supply and demand imbalance is too poetic; frankly, it's probably just panic selling. The key is whether it will continue to fall later. If it has already recovered 40%, could it get even worse? The Venezuelan market is really fierce; I dare not touch it. Kontigo and Crixto are steady above 450, while P2P is frantically dumping, and this price difference presents an opportunity. What does this intense volatility indicate? Is policy about to change? If even stablecoins are no longer stable, what about other cryptocurrencies?

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SignatureLiquidator

· 2h ago

880 drops to 500, this wave of halving is quite brutal. What's really going on with Venezuela's liquidity? The fluctuations on P2P are so big—are big players causing trouble or is there simply no more coins? Regulated platforms stay steady above 450. The arbitrage space... sigh, gotta be careful with policy changes. A 40% drop recovered in just a month? Feels like there’s more turbulence ahead. This is the cost of regional markets; a policy shift means everyone loses. We need to see if there will be liquidity support later, or it might keep falling.

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liquiditea_sipper

· 2h ago

880 drops to 500... This wave of the Bolivar market is crazy, the Venezuelan stablecoin market is really a mess. The fluctuations on the P2P side are so intense, it feels like something's going to happen. Kontigo and Crixto are surprisingly stable... Who knows what surprises are coming next. With such poor liquidity, big players should have already run away. A 40% drop... Can this still be called a stablecoin? The supply and demand imbalance sounds nice, but in reality, no one is buying. Policies keep changing? Doing this every time, players really can't take it anymore.

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TokenCreatorOP

· 2h ago

880 directly drops to 500? Is Venezuela's liquidity really about to change? --- The P2P folks are again cutting leeks; compliant platforms are surprisingly stable. --- 40% decline... How many people got liquidated? Heart aches for two seconds. --- Is this how liquidity imbalance is resolved? Feels like big players are definitely moving behind the scenes. --- It's the usual supply and demand imbalance explanation; honestly, it just means no one wants it. --- Kontigo is surprisingly stable; could it be freezing liquidity? --- Venezuela's crypto scene is always so exciting; there's always a big wave to watch here. --- What does this round of decline indicate? Still in the rhythm of continuing to drop. --- From 880 to 500, almost didn't notice; this speed is incredible. --- Policy changes again? Did something happen over in Venezuela?

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SeeYouInFourYears

· 2h ago

Venezuela's stablecoin is causing trouble again, dropping from 880 to 500—really a shock. Is someone dumping the market this time? The P2P fluctuations are so large, it feels like liquidity is really going to become an issue. What’s the next move, everyone? From 880 to 500, this is what you call a roller coaster experience. Is the Bolivar about to take off? Kontigo and Crixto are holding steady, while the P2P market is a mess. The term supply and demand imbalance just sounds uncomfortable. Could this adjustment be a prelude to a subsequent crash? It’s a bit unsettling. A 40% drop essentially means the market is re-pricing itself. It depends on how the rebound will go. The Venezuelan market is really unpredictable. Yesterday it was 880, today it’s 500. Who can keep their cool? The liquidity environment has changed, and the fluctuations in stablecoin prices—what do they indicate? There’s a sense of unease.

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zkNoob

· 2h ago

Venezuela's recent dip... feels like a shakeout of retail investors, the move from 880 to 500 was too crazy The huge fluctuations in the P2P market indicate that someone is really dumping, liquidity is tight The range of 450—456 looks healthier, much more reliable than the previous illusory prices Can it fall further? Feels like a rebound is coming Recalling the last policy change, these kinds of tokens started to get whipped out... Venezuela's market is too sensitive Stablecoins are actually so volatile, are they really called "stable" coins? Haha Is this the rhythm of a big news announcement? Or is it just a pure supply chain issue

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