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ICDX: Digital Gold Transactions Surge to 30,000 Kg in Q1 2026

From Tempo · (3d ago) Indonesian Positive tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Digital gold transactions on the Indonesia Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (ICDX) reached over 30.9 million grams in Q1 2026, a 246% increase from Q1 2025.
  • ICDX Director Nursalam expressed optimism for continued growth, while urging caution against social media offers.
  • Bappebti, the regulator, ensures the physical existence of traded gold and oversees the ecosystem, including exchanges, clearing, and depositories.

The Indonesia Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (ICDX) has reported a remarkable surge in digital gold transactions, with volumes soaring to over 30.9 million grams in the first quarter of 2026. This represents a staggering 246% growth compared to the same period last year, indicating a rapidly expanding market and growing public interest in digital gold as an investment vehicle.

The growth in transactions during the first quarter of 2026 shows that digital gold trading on the Futures Exchange is increasingly in demand by the public.

— NursalamICDX Director, commenting on the surge in digital gold transactions.

Nursalam, Director of ICDX, expressed strong optimism about the future trajectory of digital gold trading. He anticipates continued positive growth throughout the year, reflecting confidence in the market's potential. However, he also issued a crucial warning to the public, advising caution against dubious offers circulating on social media platforms. This highlights the need for investor awareness amidst the burgeoning popularity of digital assets.

By observing the trends in this first quarter, we are optimistic that transactions will continue to grow positively until the end of the year.

— NursalamICDX Director, expressing optimism for future market growth.

The Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity and security of this burgeoning market. Head of Bappebti, Tirta Karma Senjaya, reiterated the agency's commitment to guaranteeing the physical backing of all digital gold traded within the Indonesian ecosystem. This oversight extends to regulating the exchange, clearing institutions, and depositories, thereby safeguarding public investment.

The agency will always ensure the physical existence of the gold traded within the digital gold market ecosystem as it operates in Indonesia. This is an effort to guarantee protection for the public.

— Tirta Karma SenjayaHead of Bappebti, emphasizing regulatory oversight and investor protection.

Data from Bappebti reveals that in 2025, the digital physical gold market boasted 18.7 million investors, with a significant portion being young adults (18-34 years old) and students. This demographic trend suggests that digital gold is becoming an increasingly attractive investment option for the younger generation in Indonesia. The agency's efforts to foster this ecosystem aim to establish digital gold as a primary investment alternative for the Indonesian public.

The hope is that this ecosystem will continue to flourish and become a primary alternative for public investment.

— Tirta Karma SenjayaHead of Bappebti, expressing aspirations for the digital gold market.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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