Trump Floats Colombia Action as Bitcoin Climbs Toward $93K

Bitcoin pushed toward $93,000 on Monday as fresh geopolitical uncertainty emerged following remarks from US President Donald Trump, who suggested tougher action against Colombia and Mexico after the weekend US military operation in Venezuela.

BTC’s advance came as global markets digested the possibility that Washington’s involvement in Latin America could widen, reinforcing Bitcoin’s role as a hedge during periods of geopolitical tension.

Trump Signals Broader Regional Pressure

Speaking on Sunday, Trump sharply criticized Colombia over cocaine trafficking and suggested that a US military operation targeting the country would be acceptable.

“Colombia is very sick, too, run by a sick man, who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States, and he’s not going to be doing it very long,” Trump said.

When asked directly whether the US would consider military action against Colombia, Trump replied:

“It sounds good to me.”

Source (Kobeissi Letter)

Trump also warned that Mexico could face increased pressure. While relations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum remain more cooperative, Trump said action may be unavoidable after Mexico declined assistance to confront cartel activity.

“Something is going to have to be done in Mexico,” he said.

The US is additionally monitoring Cuba, a close Venezuelan ally. Trump described the country as a failing state that is “ready to fall,” particularly as Venezuelan oil supplies are cut off.

Bitcoin Rallies as Markets Absorb the Shock

Despite the escalation in rhetoric, Bitcoin’s reaction has been decisively positive.

According to CoinGecko, Bitcoin rose 3.35%, climbing from $89,990 to nearly $93,000 following the Venezuela operation.

BTC price data

Market analyst Crypto Rover noted that crypto markets remained calm because Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture occurred swiftly—before prolonged uncertainty could spread.

Unlike previous geopolitical flashpoints that triggered extended risk-off behavior, the speed and decisiveness of the operation limited panic and allowed Bitcoin’s bullish momentum to continue.

Geopolitical Overhang Remains

While markets absorbed the Venezuela developments smoothly, uncertainty remains elevated.

Trump also reiterated his interest in Greenland, calling the mineral-rich territory essential to US national security and defense. Officials in Denmark and Norway have repeatedly rejected the idea, stating Greenland is not for sale and urging Trump to dial back rhetoric.

Conclusion

Bitcoin’s push toward $93,000 underscores how crypto markets are increasingly resilient—and sometimes reactive—to geopolitical risk. As tensions ripple across Latin America and beyond, traders appear to be positioning Bitcoin not as a liability, but as a hedge against global instability.

If geopolitical uncertainty persists or expands, BTC’s role as a macro-sensitive asset could become even more pronounced in early 2026.

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