Rente centraal – markten kijken vooruit
Federal Reserve | 18 June
Rate decision under pressure
The U.S. central bank meets today. President Trump continues to push his message: rates should go down. Fed Chair Jerome Powell, however, is holding the line for now.
Inflation remains a concern. Tariff policies and geopolitical tensions – such as rising oil prices driven by unrest in the Middle East – add to the central bank’s caution.
A direct rate cut seems unlikely, but investors will closely follow the Fed’s guidance.
Bank of Japan | 17 June, 05:00 NL time
Rates unchanged — but the trend has turned
Japan kept its interest rate steady this week. But that doesn’t mean nothing is happening.
Since late 2023, the Bank of Japan has been raising rates step by step –after years of near-zero policy.
In contrast to many other central banks, which are now leaning toward easing again.
Japan diverges. Driven by domestic inflation and rising bond yields, Tokyo stays its course – against the tide.
Bank of England | 19 June
Decision in the balance
Tomorrow, the UK’s central bank will announce its latest rate decision. Since September 2024, the Bank of England has cut rates several times.
But inflation remains stubborn. Recent economic indicators show no clear signs of relief.
The bank is weighing its options: stimulate growth, or protect stability?
What does this mean for Poolder?
Short term – capturing market volatility
Central bank decisions drive market movement. For Poolder, that means opportunity: more trading activity in liquidity pools = more fee potential. Especially in the hours around major announcements.
Long term – adjusting course when needed
Poolder doesn’t shift strategy with every rate headline, but we monitor developments closely. If adjustments are needed, we make them — per fund, always proportionally, and always with the bigger picture in mind.
Hot take – Bitcoin as a balance sheet asset
More and more companies are allocating space for Bitcoin. Not just MicroStrategy — larger players are stepping in too.
Last week, the U.S. SEC approved a proposal from Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) to allocate part of its $2.3 billion in capital to BTC.
The size and timing of the investment are not yet public, but the door is officially open.
BTC-related securities are also part of the strategy, and the company is keeping the option open to raise an additional $12 billion in future capital.
What does this mean for Poolder?
1. BTC as a strategic asset
Large, publicly listed companies are deliberately adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets. Not as hype, but as a structural component of long-term capital. This reinforces BTC’s role as a mature store of value.
2. More capital, more visibility
BTC allocated to cold storage doesn’t immediately increase liquidity. But the message is clear: the investment landscape is maturing. Bitcoin is shifting from fringe asset to strategic option. For Poolder, this means greater opportunity to connect to a growing digital financial system – and to generate returns from infrastructure, not speculation.
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