6-8-2025 – Indonesia is considering integrating Bitcoin into its national reserves, following high-level discussions between the Vice President’s office and Bitcoin Indonesia, first reported by FinanceFeeds. The talks, held on August 5, 2025, focused on leveraging Bitcoin to diversify reserves and bolster economic resilience amid global financial volatility.
The initiative, driven by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s office, explored Bitcoin’s potential as a hedge against inflation and reduced reliance on traditional assets like the U.S. dollar. Bitcoin Indonesia, Asia’s largest Bitcoin community, proposed using the country’s abundant geothermal and hydroelectric resources for Bitcoin mining to build reserves. The group also presented long-term price projections, aligning Bitcoin’s potential growth with Indonesia’s 100th independence anniversary in 2045. Indonesia’s reserves, currently at $152.6 billion, primarily consist of gold, U.S. dollars, and bonds, making this a significant strategic pivot. The move follows global trends, with nations like El Salvador and the U.S. adopting Bitcoin as a reserve asset.
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) expressed cautious support, emphasizing the need for robust regulations. Proponents, including Triv CEO Gabriel Rey, argue that allocating funds to Bitcoin through the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency could secure up to 200,000 BTC, potentially offsetting national debt if prices rise. A feasibility study is underway to assess legal and financial implications, with results expected in the coming months. Observers will watch whether Indonesia becomes Southeast Asia’s first nation to adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset, potentially influencing regional economic strategies.
