Indonesia's Digital Gold Market Surges 601% to Rp 172.7 Trillion

Indonesia's digital gold market is experiencing a significant boom, with transaction volumes soaring by 338% in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year. The total volume traded reached 66.37 million grams, a substantial increase from 15.15 million grams in the same period of 2025. The value of these transactions saw an even more dramatic rise, growing by 601% to Rp 172.7 trillion, up from Rp 24.6 trillion.

Nursalam, the acting CEO of the Indonesia Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (ICDX), attributed this growth to the public's increasing interest in digital gold trading as a viable investment option. He emphasized ICDX's commitment to maintaining trading independence and transparency, alongside continuous efforts in public literacy and education involving regulators and digital gold traders.

Currently, six digital gold traders are registered as ICDX members: Indogold, Treasury, Laku Emas, ShariaCoin, Brankas LM (Antam), and Pluang Emas Sejahtera. These entities operate within the broader ecosystem of the Indonesia Bullion Market Association (IBMA), which aims to foster a credible, efficient, and sustainable bullion market through collaboration and standardization.

The surge in digital gold transactions is further supported by factors such as increased public awareness of digital gold and the inherent volatility of gold prices, according to Anang Samsudin, chairman of the Indonesian Digital Gold Trader Association (PPEDI). He noted that digital gold serves as a key option for investors seeking asset diversification and long-term financial planning. PPEDI actively supports its members in enhancing public literacy and collaborating to expand the digital gold market in Indonesia, prioritizing customer protection and transaction security.