The name of the Anagata Nusantara (BPI and Antara) Investment Management Agency is now being known to the public after being officially launched by the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto on February 24, 2025. This institution specifically has a strategic task, managing the state wealth independently to accelerate long -term development.
Keep in mind, and between utilizing BUMN dividends as a source of funds, which previously entered the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia. These funds are then invested in various strategic sectors such as renewable energy, manufacturing, to the food industry.
Recently a proposal emerged from the crypto industry, who suggested that Bitcoin be included in the investment and between. This discourse was first echoed by Gabriel Rey, CEO of exchange TRIV licensed crypto, and also Anthony Leong, Wasekjen Association of Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs (HIPMI). Both of them considered that it was time for Indonesia to follow in the footsteps of large countries that began to consider digital assets such as Bitcoin as part of the country’s reserves.
Gabriel Rey stressed that Bitcoin can be a new alternative in the midst of global conditions full of uncertainty. At present, intervention to maintain the rupiah exchange rate is still very dependent on the State Securities (SBN). But, he argues that with global volatility requires “new ammunition” which is more decentralized, resistant to inflation, and does not depend on foreign parties.
He also mentioned an example of China who had a reserves of more than 190,000 confiscated BTC, and how the assets could be used strategically in their economic policy.
Meanwhile, Anthony Leong said that if and between allocated Rp300 trillion to Bitcoin, the potential number of bitcoin obtained could reach 200,000 BTC. In fact, he said, if the BTC price rose significantly, the profits from ownership could be enough to help close some of the country’s debt.
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Pros and cons of Bitcoin Investment in and between
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As a medium that observes the development of crypto ecosystems and digital economic policies, the coin investment team summarizes advantages and concerns From this discourse.
Profit
- Protection: Because it has a fixed supply and is limited to a maximum of 21 million tokens that can be circulated, Bitcoin is considered as one of the hedge assets of long -term inflation because of its rare nature.
- Without third -party intervention: Unlike other traditional assets, bitcoin is decentralized and is not controlled by any entity. This gives full sovereignty of the assets owned, without relying on the policies of other parties.
- Long -term Profit Potential: Although crypto assets are known for their high volatility, Bitcoin is currently one of the crypto assets that has a fairly stable value and tend to continue to rise. By storing Bitcoin, the state has the potential to provide huge benefits, especially if purchased when low prices and stored in the long run.
- Investment Diversification: During this time, the country’s strategic reserves are dominated by traditional assets such as SBN and gold. The presence of Bitcoin can be a new alternative in completing the asset portfolio without fully replacing other assets.
- Efforts to embrace digital assets: By buying Bitcoin, Indonesia shows its commitment as one of the pioneer countries that is starting to be open to digital assets, giving a positive signal that the state is ready to face the future of digital -based financial.
Concern
- High volatility: Bitcoin prices can go up and down dramatically in a short time. If not managed with a mature strategy, this asset can add risks, especially in the short term.
- Not uncommon internationally: Only a handful of countries officially store Bitcoin as national reserves. This step is still considered experimental and has not become a global general practice.
- Regulations are unclear: Although the crypto ecosystem has been monitored by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), there is no special regulation that regulates the technical storage of crypto assets by the State Agency such as and between.
- Risk of Public Reputation: This step can reap criticism from people who see bitcoin as a speculative asset or even digital gambling. This perception can have an impact on trust in the government.
- Technical Security: Saving bitcoin is not just having wallet digital. Need special storage infrastructure, layered security systems, and experts who truly understand blockchain technology.
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Then, how is the OJK response?
In terms of regulators, the Head of the Financial Sector Technology Innovation Executive, Digital Financial Assets, and Crypto OJK Assets, Hasan Fawzi, recently called Bitcoin proposals as investment reserves and between internal innovations from industry players, which reflect the high enthusiasm of the national crypto industry to support strengthening digital financial ecosystems in Indonesia.
“We are in a very appreciative position that seems to be quite innovative and raised from business actors one of the traders of domestic digital financial assets related to the wishes or proposals and between to consider the ownership of bitcoin reserves as a step other than diversifying assets as well as efforts to strengthen the rupiah exchange rate,” he explained in a press conference on the monthly Commissioner Board of Commissioner Meeting (RDKB) April 2025 which was held on May 9, 2025.
However, he also reminded that the management of state assets cannot be done haphazardly. In his statement, Hasan emphasized that as a state investment management institution that has a great responsibility in managing state wealth, and between must prioritize the principle of caution, adequate risk management, good governance, and measurable economic goals.
He suggested that and between being able to explore other forms of investment that have more strong legality. One of them is funding for Tokenisasi Real World Asset (RWA) which has underlying clear and concrete economic potential.
Hasan also added that OJK was ready to accompany the innovative steps taken by institutions such as and between. However, all forms of digital financial experiments must maintain the stability of the national financial system.
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