The Indonesian government is planning on using Bitcoin as part of its national financial reserves. This idea was discussed in a recent meeting between Bitcoin Indonesia and officials from the office of the Vice President of Indonesia. The goal is to boost long-term financial stability and help the nation become a leader in digital asset adoption.
In this discussion with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s team, there were hopeful predictions that Bitcoin could reach $13–49 million by 2045. Bitcoin Indonesia, a local Bitcoin-focused education community, said that the government authorities showed an interest in using Bitcoin mining to contribute to the nation’s reserves.
Indonesia is home to over 286 million people and has a GDP of around $1.4 trillion. It’s the fourth most populated country in the world and ranks 16th in terms of economy size. Moreover, the county has numerous sources of renewable energy, such as geothermal and hydroelectric power, that can be used to mine Bitcoin in a sustainable manner.
Part of the plan also includes teaching people about Bitcoin and blockchain technology. An official from the Vice President’s office said that it’s important for the country to continue educating its people about Bitcoin. Moreover, expanding mining facilities could also create new jobs, especially by using renewable energy sources.
Indonesia’s Crypto Growth
Indonesia’s crypto market is growing quickly. In 2024, the country had a total of over $40 billion of cryptocurrency transactions. It has more than 20 million users on licensed crypto platforms, a number higher than those trading on the stock market.
Notably, Indonesia’s crypto tax earnings have also seen striking growth. The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) now collects between IDR 500 to 600 billion annually, according to DGT Director General Bimo Wijayanto. In 2024, tax revenue from digital assets jumped to 620 billion rupiahs (about $38 million), a 181% increase from the previous year.
Moreover, from August 1, crypto taxes have been increased in the country with seller fees on foreign crypto exchanges jumping from 0.2% to 1.0%, while local exchange fees increased from 0.1% to 0.21%.
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