Indonesia is Considering Bitcoin as a National Asset, What’s the Plan?

Jakarta, Pintu News – The Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara) has been officially launched by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, on February 24, 2025.

This institution has a strategic role in managing state assets independently to accelerate long-term development.

BPI Danantara’s source of funds comes from dividends from state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that were previously allocated to the Indonesian Ministry of Finance.

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Proposal for Bitcoin Inclusion in Investment Portfolios

Quoted from Digivestation, recently, there was a proposal from the crypto industry suggesting that Bitcoin (BTC) be included as one of BPI Danantara’s investment options.

This proposal was first put forward by Gabriel Rey, CEO of licensed crypto exchange Triv, together with Anthony Leong, Deputy Secretary General of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI).

Both argue that it is time for Indonesia to follow in the footsteps of major countries that are starting to consider digital assets like Bitcoin as part of their national reserves.

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Advantages and Risks of Bitcoin Investment

Gabriel Rey emphasized that Bitcoin can be a new alternative amid global uncertainty. Currently, intervention to maintain the rupiah exchange rate relies heavily on Government Securities (SBN).

However, he argues that amid global volatility, new “ammunition” that is more decentralized, inflation-proof, and less dependent on foreign entities is needed.

Meanwhile, Anthony Leong stated that if BPI Danantara allocated IDR 300 trillion to Bitcoin, it could earn up to 200,000 BTC. If the price of Bitcoin increases significantly, the profits generated could help reduce some of the national debt.

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Reference

• Digivestation. Bitcoin as Danantara Reserve Asset: Explore the Full Pros and Cons. Accessed on May 22, 2025
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