Global Finance and Gold by Willem Middelkoop
Willem Middelkoop is a Dutch investor, publicist, and founder of the Commodity Discovery Fund, which manages millions of euros in resource investments. He has become an active commentator on Bitcoin and digital assets, positioning them alongside gold as hedges against systemic financial risk. In interviews in 2024, Middelkoop disclosed that around 5 percent of his personal investment portfolio is allocated to Bitcoin, reflecting confidence in its long-term role in financial markets. His fund has invested in over 60 global resource projects, and his books on financial markets, including The Big Reset, have sold more than 150,000 copies in multiple languages.
Middelkoop frequently participates in conferences and media interviews, where his insights on monetary policy, gold, and crypto markets attract significant attention. His perspectives are often cited in Dutch crypto media, making him one of the country’s most visible voices at the intersection of traditional commodities and digital assets.
Financial repression is appearing in several forms, Willem Middelkoop notes
Financial repression is manifesting in various ways, according to Willem ...
Willem Middelkoop: Valcambi plans first gold refining site outside Switzerland in Hong Kong
Valcambi, one of the world's largest gold refiners, plans to open its first gold refining facility outside Switzerland in Hong Kong, according to Bloomberg. The announcement, which was ...
South African mining falls 12.7 percent in August 2026, broker notes
Mining production in South Africa declined by 12.7% year over year in August 2026, marking the steepest drop since October 2022 and the fourth consecutive month of decreases, according to a broker ...
Willem Middelkoop: Washington concerns over U.S. Treasury auction risks confirmed by Bloomberg
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, warned during a recent BitcoinMagazine TV appearance that Washington fears future U.S. Treasury auctions ...
Bond proceeds move into stocks, Willem Middelkoop notes
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, suggests that investors selling bonds are reallocating some of the proceeds into stocks. He raises the ...
Willem Middelkoop: EU economies face higher taxes as government spending rises
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, questions the prospect of higher taxes in EU economies, attributing it to a growing reliance on government ...
Potential gold revaluation signaled for Dec2026, Willem Middelkoop indicates
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, highlights indications of a potential gold revaluation. He also references the addition of Dec2026 20k ...
Willem Middelkoop: Junk bond sell-offs can trigger financial crises
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, highlights that many financial crises begin with a decline in junk bonds with CCC ratings. He suggests it ...
China replaces dollar with gold in international trade, Willem Middelkoop notes
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, suggests that China is actively shifting away from the U.S. dollar and replacing it with gold for trade ...
Willem Middelkoop: Oil and metals markets discussed at Denver Gold Show
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, discussed recent developments in the oil, precious metals, and copper markets from Colorado Springs during ...
Sovereign debt turmoil is approaching, Willem Middelkoop warns
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, warns that a sovereign debt crisis is approaching rapidly. Middelkoop highlights growing concern over ...
Willem Middelkoop: Canada aims to invest $1 trillion in mining sector
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, highlights that Canada hopes to invest $1 trillion in its mining sector. Middelkoop believes the bull ...
Dubai real estate sales hit AED23.4 billion in August while prices edge lower, Willem Middelkoop notes
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, reports that Dubai’s residential sales in August totaled AED23.4 billion, with annual sales value for ...
Willem Middelkoop: DXY at critical level signals key market decision point
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, draws attention to a post by Tavi Costa highlighting the 'World's Most Critical Line' for the Dollar Index ...
Talon Metals jumps 34 percent after best assay results, Willem Middelkoop notes
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, reported that Talon Metals rose 34 percent today. The surge came on record volume following the release ...
Willem Middelkoop: Talon Metals becomes largest position after drill results
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, announced a significant development regarding Talon Metals. He highlighted that the company delivered an ...
Gold transfer from U.S. and Dutch holdings to London occurred, Willem Middelkoop notes
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, draws attention to what he describes as a 'little gold trick' involving the U.S. and the Dutch National ...
Willem Middelkoop: New uranium rally may start soon
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, expects the beginning of a new uranium rally in the near future. He notes that 7 percent of the fund is ...
Gold jumps by almost $200 following Fed decision, Willem Middelkoop notes
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, reports that gold broke out of its trading range and is now trading nearly $200 higher following the ...
Willem Middelkoop: Tether gold holdings reach $18.8 billion in Q2/26
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, highlights that Tether increased its gold purchases to 450,000 ounces in Q2/26, more than doubling the ...
Mining investment sentiment approaches lower end, Willem Middelkoop notes
Willem Middelkoop, founder, investor, commodity fund manager at Commodity Discovery Fund, suggests that mining-related investments are closer to the bottom than the top. The comment highlights ...
