TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Crypto market players say the discourse on Bitcoin as an option for national reserve assets as a strategic momentum is worth seriously considering. According to Indodax Vice President Antony Kusuma, the potential of Bitcoin as part of the country’s assets is promising, especially when viewed from its decentralized nature and resistance to inflation.
However, in a statement received in Jakarta on Sunday, August 10, 2025, he said that making Bitcoin part of the national reserve assets is not a decision that can be made overnight. “It requires long-term studies, data-driven approaches, and the involvement of various sectors to ensure that the resulting policy is not only progressive, but also accountable and in line with national interests and economic stability,” said Antony.
In this context, he emphasized the importance of synergy between industry players, regulatory authorities, and state asset management institutions such as the Badan Pengelola Investasi Daya Anagata Nusantara (BPI Danantara). “If conducted openly and collaboratively, this study will produce an adaptive policy direction in line with long-term national interests,” he said.
Earlier, the discourse on Bitcoin as an option for national reserve assets resurfaced and drew public attention after the Indonesian Bitcoin community was invited to the office of the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
The invitation sparked speculation that the government was exploring the integration of digital assets into the strategic national reserve framework, although in reality it has not yet moved in that direction at all. This discourse cannot be separated from the trend of Bitcoin adoption as a long-term store of value by several countries, one of which is El Salvador.
Antony appreciated the clarification from the Indonesian Bitcoin community, stating that the discussions at the Vice President’s office were exploratory and at the initial stage and had not reached the policy stage. According to him, this is important for the public to accurately understand the position of the discussions and not create further misunderstandings. “It needs to be emphasized that these discussions are conceptual and have not become official government decisions, so they should not be the basis for any form of investment speculation,” he said.
As part of the national crypto industry, he further encouraged this to not stop at the discourse stage, but to be followed up through open dialogues based on academic studies and national economic strategies.
Financial Services Authority (OJK) data shows that the value of crypto transactions in Indonesia until mid-2025 has reached Rp224.11 trillion, with 15.85 million users. This transaction value reflects the growing adoption and indicates that digital assets have an increasingly important position in the national financial landscape. “We believe that in the future, digital assets will not only serve as a public investment instrument, but also have strategic potential in the realm of state fiscal policies. However, all of this needs to be comprehensively, inclusively, and progressively studied,” he said.
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