Here's the thing about OPEC+ that traders often miss: geopolitical noise rarely shifts their playbook. Political winds come and go, but the cartel's actual moves track one thing—tangible supply availability and demand fundamentals. Unless barrels physically tighten or demand picture changes materially, expect strategy to stay the same. This dynamic matters beyond oil pits; energy prices cascade through markets and influence how capital flows into and out of risk assets, including crypto positions.