Crypto Derivative Trading Surges, New User Volume Grows by Over 200 Percent
Interest in crypto asset derivative trading is showing an upward trend amidst increasingly dynamic market developments. Trading activity from new users on the Pintu Futures product was recorded to have grown by more than 200% throughout the period of July to August 2026, following the introduction of the Pintu Futures Lite service. Crypto asset derivative instruments are becoming increasingly popular as they allow investors and traders to respond to asset price movements, whether the market is experiencing strength or weakness.
PT Pintu Kemana Saja (Pintu), a crypto asset investment platform provider licensed and supervised by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), recorded growth in derivative trading activity through its Pintu Futures product during the July-August 2 and026 period. Based on the company’s internal data, the trading volume of new Pintu Futures users increased by more than 200%. During the same period, the number of new users increased by almost 100%, while the average trading volume per new user grew by more than 70%. This growth occurred after the company launched Pintu Futures Lite in July 2026.
The President Director of Pintu, Andy Putra, stated that this development indicates an increase in derivative trading activity on the PINTU platform following the arrival of the new service. “Since we introduced Pintu Futures Lite, we have seen positive development in derivative trading activity on Pintu. The trading volume of new Pintu Futures users increased by more than 200%, with the number of new users growing by almost 100%. Additionally, the average trading volume per new user also increased by more than 70%. The top three crypto assets traded by Pintu Futures users include Bitcoin (BTC), Hype (HYPE), and Xaut (XAUT),” Andy said on Thursday (10/9).
According to Andy, this development reflects the growing interest of investors and traders in Indonesia in crypto asset derivative instruments. Pintu Futures Lite was developed to provide a simpler and more easily understood futures trading experience, particularly for beginner to intermediate-level traders. In derivative trading, risk management is a crucial aspect. Therefore, users can configure Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) features through the active position details page.
The transaction flow is designed to simplify the use of crypto derivative instruments, especially for users attempting trading with a leverage system for the first time. “We designed Pintu Futures Lite with a focus on a simple and intuitive experience, specifically for users who are just beginning to learn about crypto derivative trading. From position selection and leverage settings to Take Profit and Stop Loss features, our entire workflow is presented intuitively so that users can execute transactions while managing their risks more effectively,” said Andy.
The increase in derivative trading activity also occurred amidst positive momentum in the crypto asset market. Bitcoin, which is one of the crypto assets with the largest trading volume, reportedly recorded an increase of approximately 25% throughout August 2026. During that period, Bitcoin prices briefly breached the US$81,000 level, reaching a high of approximately US$81,455, before settling in the US$78,000 range by the end of August.
These price movements have created various opportunities for traders to respond to market dynamics through derivative instruments, whether crypto asset prices are moving up or down. Looking ahead, Pintu stated it will continue to develop Pintu Futures Lite to ensure it becomes an increasingly easy-to-use, intuitive, and suitable solution for the needs of crypto asset traders in Indonesia. “We believe that the combination of product innovation, ease of access, and proper education can contribute to the growth of a healthy and sustainable crypto asset ecosystem in Indonesia,” Andy concluded.