2025-12-11 02:24:51

Breaking news just in: the U.S. intercepted a supertanker named Skipper off the coast of Venezuela. President Trump confirmed that this VLCC flying the flag of Guyana was loaded with a full 1.1 million barrels of crude oil—sourced from sanctioned Venezuela and Iran, with the destination being Cuba, which is also on the sanctions list.

The operation was significant: FBI, Homeland Security, and the Coast Guard coordinated the strike, with full support from the Pentagon. Attorney General Pam Bondi even released footage of soldiers boarding the ship via helicopter. Officially, the vessel was involved in an illegal oil transportation network linked to foreign terrorist organizations, and it had long been on the sanctions list.

The timing is quite delicate. Trump has recently been vocal about Venezuelan President Maduro, even suggesting this week that "his days are numbered," hinting at possible further actions.

The oil market responded quickly: WTI crude rose 1.2%, trading at $58.95; Brent crude increased 1.15%, reaching $62.65. Analysts warn that this incident might lead shipping companies to be more cautious when transporting Venezuelan oil, potentially altering regional oil flow patterns.

A trading reminder: SXP target price is 0.0615, SOMI at 0.1978, LRC at 0.0523. During such geopolitical risk fluctuations, position management must stay in sync.

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SchroedingerMiner

· 12-13 22:51

The U.S. is up to something again, and now oil prices are soaring, my positions are also affected... At the level of 1.1 million barrels, it shows they are really trying to cut off Venezuela's oil route. WTI has risen to nearly 59, and I think it still needs to push further. Let’s see how SXP moves first. This geopolitical situation will definitely have fluctuations in the short term, brothers, don’t get caught off guard. Maduro is probably going to get targeted, and the oil market is likely to have more drama ahead.

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TeaTimeTrader

· 12-11 02:51

Wow, this move directly drove up oil prices. They want to choke us again, but this time it's really a bit ruthless.

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BearMarketMonk

· 12-11 02:50

This time, Maduro is really about to be pressed down by Trump... 1.1 million barrels of oil are just gone, Venezuela must be suffering badly. It's another geopolitical situation driving up oil prices. Should we buy the dip in WTI now? This volatility requires caution. Keep a close watch on SXP. The 0.0615 level feels hard to hold.

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ProbablyNothing

· 12-11 02:36

It's the same old story again, sanctions, oil tankers, WTI rising, the old tricks. The question is, will there really be military action this time or is it just verbal intimidation? Wait, why are SXP and LRC still falling? That doesn't make sense; geopolitical risks should be pushing prices higher. The part about helicopter boarding is a bit exaggerated... Is it real or fake? Venezuela has been like this for so many years; can't they come up with some new tricks? It feels like they're stuck in this script. WTI hasn't risen by more than $2, which suggests the market doesn't really believe this will escalate.

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NFTHoarder

· 12-11 02:35

It's the same old sanctions story. Oil prices are already annoying, and now it's getting even more intense. This wave will definitely impact the supply chain. Shipping companies need to be more cautious. No wonder WTI jumped by 1.2%. Those few SXP tokens need to be watched carefully; it's easiest to get caught in the pitfalls during volatile periods. Overusing sanctions cards is just so-so; the market has already reacted. With such a complicated geopolitical situation, it's best to hold your positions and not act recklessly. The scene of a Pentagon helicopter landing on a ship is truly tense, a full-blown political show. What really matters is whether there will be further escalation later on—that's the key.

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