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The economic news that shook Venezuela’s financial environment this week was the announcement by the U.S. oil company Chevron of its intention to double the drilling platforms it operates in the country. Beyond the shine of the figures in the hydrocarbon sector, this has direct effects on the foreign exchange market, on the pace of dollarization of the economy, and—of course—on the day-to-day work of those moving within the P2P ecosystem with USDT and other digital assets.

The Venezuelan P2P market has just broken firmly through the Bs. 970 zone per $USDT, and buying pressure remains at its peak. Today, we’re seeing buy offers reaching Bs. 976.09 and sell orders at Bs. 940.97 on Binance, with more than 248 active ads competing in the order book.
What do these market data reveal about today’s situation?
1. Imbalanced demand: Transactional behavior shows that the vast majority of the flow seeks refuge in $USDT. When the rotation of bolívares into digital assets accelerates with this volume, exchange-rate ceilings are tested quickly.

Today there are no buyers, there’s a stampede. On Binance P2P, 89.7% of the volume is looking to buy USDT, not sell. The pressure is such that the spread has already surpassed 5.7%: they buy at Bs. 1.003,18 and sell at Bs. 948,83. What’s happening? I’ll explain it with data in hand.
This imbalance is not normal. When 9 out of every 10 transactions are buys, it means people are fleeing the bolívar and taking refuge in $USDT. Active offers are 198, but most of them are from buyers. Sellers hide, and anyone who has USDT sets the price.

## Agreements that go beyond geopolitics
The news that Venezuela and Vietnam are expanding their cooperation with more than 30 agreements is not just a matter for foreign ministries. For those operating in the P2P market, international alliances always have repercussions on interest rates, on the supply of dollars, and on confidence in the future of the economy. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez honored the outgoing Vietnamese ambassador, Vu Trung My, at a ceremony where she highlighted the 51 existing agreements and the new negotiations in sensitive areas such as energy, telecommunications, and agriculture.

🇻🇪 The Venezuelan P2P market is going through a paradox that hasn’t been seen in months. According to Binance data this morning, 89.7% of the traded volume is trying to buy USDT, while the active sell offers total 244. But if there’s so much demand, why doesn’t the spread explode? Today I want to break it down.
📊 At the time of publishing, in Binance’s P2P: Buying USDT is at Bs. 971.67 and Selling is at Bs. 931.20. That leaves a gap of 40.47 bolivars (4.35%). Or, in plain terms: if you buy and sell instantly, you lose 4.35% of your capital in the transaction. It’s not a premium against the official dollar, but the real cost of liquidity.

📉 Did you know that today 89.7% of P2P operations in Venezuela are looking for $USDT? It’s a historic imbalance. Meanwhile, buying USDT is at Bs. 994.74 and selling at Bs. 942.26. The spread is Bs. 52.48 (5.57%). What does this tell us? That the bolívar is losing ground as a store of value and that more and more people are seeking refuge in the digital dollar.
On social media, people ask me: “and why does the spread remain so wide?” Part of the answer lies in supply and demand: when 89.7% of the volume is buying, sellers have the control. This is nothing new, but the volume we saw this week (more than $44 million daily according to Ecoanalítica) shows real pressure.

## China loses ground on Venezuela's oil chessboard
For years, Venezuela and China forged an alliance that combined billion-dollar loans, cheap oil, and diplomatic support. Today, the new oil agreement between Caracas and a consortium linked to the United States (NABEP) not only fractures that relationship, but also exposes Beijing to a triple loss: financial, commercial, and geopolitical. For Venezuelans who keep a close eye on the dollar price and the dynamics of the P2P market, this is not just a geopolitical game; it is a factor that could move the needle on the parallel dollar and the liquidity of cryptocurrencies.

of oil
Héctor Obregón, president of Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), highlighted that Venezuela has 303.000 billion barrels of oil underground, but «it is necessary to monetize these resources and it is important to increase production».
The president of Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), Héctor Obregón, pointed out that the purpose of the Hydrocarbons Engine and the Venezuelan state oil company is for the nation to move beyond the condition of being only a large oil reserve and become an active major producer of hydrocarbons.

Las grandes revoluciones financieras no nacen de la especulación, sino de la necesidad urgente de supervivencia. En un entorno como el de Venezuela, donde la transición económica actual convive con la sombra persistente de la devaluación, las criptomonedas y las stablecoins dejaron de ser una alternativa exótica para convertirse en la infraestructura financiera de facto de millones de personas.
El panorama actual: Macroeconomía, transición y refugio digital.
Estamos presenciando un momento de reconfiguración profunda. Por un lado, los recientes movimientos en materia energética e industrial intentan oxigenar la economía real, pero la fricción cambiaria, la pérdida de poder adquisitivo del bolívar y las limitaciones del sistema bancario tradicional siguen castigando el ahorro local.
En este tablero, la macroeconomía dicta una regla implacable: el dinero quieto pierde valor. Es aquí donde el ecosistema cripto actúa como un escudo protector. No se trata de volverse millonario de la noche a la mañana comprando activos especulativos, sino de entender que herramientas como $USDT (Tether) funcionan hoy como la cuenta de ahorros digital del venezolano, permitiendo blindar el ingreso diario frente a la volatilidad. Mientras tanto, activos estructurales como Bitcoin ($BTC ) consolidan su rol global como la reserva de valor definitiva frente al desgaste de las monedas fíat tradicionales.
Cómo empezar en Binance: Guía práctica para dar el primer paso
Entrar a este mundo de forma ordenada y segura requiere método. Si estás dando tus primeros pasos desde Venezuela, la plataforma de Binance ofrece el ecosistema más completo, siempre y cuando sepas utilizarlo con cabeza fría.
Paso 1: Registro y Verificación (KYC). Crea tu cuenta con un correo seguro y completa la verificación de identidad. Es un paso innegable y necesario para operar con tranquilidad, proteger tus fondos y habilitar todas las herramientas de seguridad (como la autenticación de dos factores o 2FA).
Paso 2: Dominar el mercado P2P (Peer-to-Peer). Este es el portal de entrada y salida para la economía local. El mercado P2P de Binance te permite comprar stablecoins como USDT usando bolívares a través de transferencias bancarias nacionales o pago móvil (con entidades como Banco de Venezuela, BNC, entre otras).
Consejo clave: Opera únicamente con comerciantes verificados (los que tienen el icono dorado), revisa sus calificaciones y asegúrate de que el titular de la cuenta bancaria coincida exactamente con el nombre registrado en Binance para evitar bloqueos innecesarios.
Paso 3: Construye tu base de refugio. No cometas el error de novato de saltar de inmediato a memecoins o futuros apalancados. Tu primera misión es estabilizar tu capital adquiriendo USDT para proteger tu dinero del día a día.
Paso 4: Diversificación inteligente. Una vez que domines el manejo de stablecoins, puedes destinar un porcentaje menor de tu capital a activos con tesis a largo plazo como Bitcoin o Solana ($SOL ), utilizando las herramientas educativas integradas en la plataforma antes de arriesgar dinero real.
Reglas de oro para sobrevivir en el ecosistema (Consejos de veterano)
La gestión de riesgo manda: Nunca pongas en criptomonedas dinero que vayas a necesitar para tus gastos básicos a corto plazo. El mercado no tiene piedad con la urgencia.
La seguridad no es negociable: Activa todas las capas de protección en tu cuenta (Google Authenticator, clave de fondos anti-phishing). En este mundo, tu banco eres tú mismo.
Educarte es blindarte: Desconfía de cualquiera que te prometa ganancias garantizadas. Quien te vende el éxito fácil suele estar buscando quedarse con tu capital.
Aprender a moverte en este ecosistema en medio de una transición tan compleja no solo te da herramientas para capear el temporal económico actual, sino que te coloca a la vanguardia de la nueva economía digital que ya está operando bajo nuestros pies.
#venezuela #USDT #Criptomonedas #EducacionCrypto #RefugioFinanciero

The financial institution indicated that in the eighth month of the year, an inflation rate consistent with the macroeconomic policy actions applied to achieve price stabilization was achieved.
According to data provided by the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) for August 2026, the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) recorded a month-over-month variation of 8.9%.
In a post on its website, the financial institution explained that in the eighth month of the year a recovery in distribution channels was observed and lower pressure in the foreign exchange market was also recorded, «which was reflected in a smaller variation in the exchange rate and in the prices of goods and services».

Ítalo Atencio, president of the National Association of Supermarkets and Self-Service Stores (ANSA), pointed out that the country's supply index stands at 98%.
The president of the National Association of Supermarkets and Self-Service Stores (ANSA), Ítalo Atencio, noted that two international retail companies have been reviewing the Venezuelan market.
He also said that so far this year, 77 supermarkets have opened across Venezuela, 10 of them in the state of Zulia, while 4 were opened in Monagas.

and Reconstruction of Venezuela
The alliance combines CAF's institutional capacity, the experience and coordination of Venezuela Sin Límites in the country, and the international network of Unidos en Red to mobilize resources, bring in partners, and expand the impact of the Fund.
CAF —Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean—, the Venezuela Sin Límites Foundation and the Unidos en Red Foundation formalized an alliance to promote and expand the scope of the Fund for the Recovery and Reconstruction of Venezuela (FORRV), created and managed by CAF.

This Saturday, P2P opens with a spread of Bs. 37.54 (4.01%). At first glance it seems high, but is it a sign of low liquidity or of a market looking for equilibrium? While the BCV does not publish a rate, the real reference is set by active offers: 253. That number tells me there is movement, but also that amounts are being handled more cautiously. Ecoanalítica’s data points to $44 million daily on Binance P2P; that does not drop suddenly. What has changed is execution: now speed and trust in the counterparty matter more than making 2 or 3 bolívares per dollar. Binance has put the focus on liquidity and on ensuring transactions close without surprises. My recommendation as an expert: do not marry a single price. Check the trend, compare the spread, and always verify the buyer’s or seller’s profile before hitting confirm. The Venezuelan P2P market is maturing, and those who understand the flow gain an advantage over those who only chase the highest number. How are you trading this weekend: with limit orders or do you accept the best available offer? I’m reading you.

## A geopolitical shift with global economic impact
The announcement of an energy alliance between the United States and Venezuela has shaken the geopolitical board. Not only because of what it means for crude oil production, but because it redefines the rules of the international financial game. For China, one of the country’s largest creditors, the agreement is a direct blow to its strategy for recovering billions in debts.
For decades, Venezuela was the main recipient of Chinese loans in Latin America. Oil in exchange for money, a simple equation that is now becoming more complicated. It is estimated that Chinese state-owned banks granted the country at least 60 billion dollars through 2015, and the outstanding debt would exceed 10 billion. With the arrival of the U.S. company North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), control of the oil fields changes hands, and with it, the possibility that Beijing can collect through crude oil.

The fallacy of the "monkey with a razor blade" analogy
During the 2017-2018 period, an acquaintance in #venezuela told me that the persistent rise of the dollar was due to an agenda to disrupt the country's economy.
He was a person whom I held in high esteem, with an MBA from a European university, an intelligent and highly competent professional and a great reader who served as president of a now-defunct government institution.
His conviction was strong, argumentative, and so persuasive that it managed to get a contact he had in the #BancoCentraldeVenezuela to allow him to prepare an econometric study where he pointed out that the whims of the exchange rate price were as capricious and random as those of a "monkey with a razor blade".

Venezuelan P2P enters the weekend with more than 260 active merchants and an eye on the psychological barrier of Bs. 1,000 per $USDT.
Today, Friday, liquidity on Binance remains firm: buying is around Bs. 962 and selling averages Bs. 959, showing fast execution for those who need to safeguard cash flow before the weekly banking cutoff.
3 key points for trading with a cool head today:
1️⃣ Filter verified merchants: with the typical Friday increase in volume, speed and transaction history are worth more than scraping a couple of bolívares.