Michaël van de Poppe, founder of MN Trading and a prominent market analyst, posted on X today, September 30, 2026, delivering a stark warning regarding new policy in the Netherlands. Van de Poppe asserted that the Dutch government has effectively shown its position on personal asset ownership, stating: “The government of the Netherlands has shown their cards: You’re not allowed to possess physical gold & silver or #Bitcoin and #Crypto in self-custody. You can, technically, but you’ll pay 36% unrealized capital gains on a yearly basis. They want all of the control. They don’t want you to own anything.”
This claim comes as Bitcoin has recently demonstrated strong performance, clearing $84,000 and showing potential to reach $100,000 following a double-bottom breakout. Gokhshtein Media previously reported Bitcoin rising 10.1% in September, nearing a 2012 record, with ETF inflows surpassing $999 million. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 71, indicating “Greed” in the market.
Van de Poppe's statement implies a significant regulatory shift by the Netherlands to exert control over personal asset ownership, particularly digital assets and precious metals. He suggests the government's aim is to prevent individuals from owning these assets outside of regulated financial systems. Investors holding these assets in the Netherlands would face substantial yearly taxation on their holdings, even without selling them, potentially forcing a shift into regulated financial products or a divestment from self-custodied assets.
