Interest in Global AI Assets Rises, Bittime Launches New Feature
Indonesian investors’ interest in global assets continues to rise alongside increasing awareness of the importance of portfolio diversification amidst global economic dynamics. Geopolitical uncertainty, rapid technological advancements, and shifts in monetary policy are driving more investors to look for opportunities outside the domestic market, including shares in Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Companies such as NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta are attracting investor attention as the primary drivers of innovation in the AI industry. However, the characteristics of investing in the US market differ from what many Indonesian investors are accustomed to. While stocks in Indonesia generally offer annual dividend yields of around 3%–7%, most AI companies in the US distribute annual dividends of less than 1%, with some not distributing dividends at all as they prioritise reinvestment to drive business growth. This difference indicates that dividend yields for US AI companies can be more than ten times lower than the dividend characteristics commonly found in the Indonesian stock market.
Recognising these characteristics, Bittime has introduced the ‘Earn’ feature on Tokenized US Stocks, making it the first licensed crypto asset exchange in Indonesia to offer such a feature. Through Tokenized US Stocks, users can gain exposure to global AI company shares in the form of digital assets.
Through the newly launched Earn feature, users can obtain rewards of up to 7% APR, subject to terms and conditions. Unlike stock dividends, which are generally distributed quarterly or annually, rewards in the Earn feature are distributed daily. The feature is also designed without a lock-up period, allowing users to maintain flexibility in managing their assets.
Bittime’s Chief Operating Officer, Ryan Lymn, stated that the rising interest in global AI stocks shows that Indonesian investors are becoming increasingly open to cross-border investment opportunities. “We see more Indonesian investors wanting exposure to global AI stocks, particularly those listed on US exchanges. However, there are differences in characteristics between the Indonesian and US markets, especially regarding annual dividend distributions. Therefore, we are introducing Earn on Tokenized US Stocks so that the experience of investing in global assets becomes more relevant to the needs of Indonesian investors,” Ryan said in an official statement on Wednesday.
Ryan explained that tokenisation opens up more flexible access to global investment through 24/7 trading, more affordable investment amounts, and competitive transaction costs. He noted that the Earn feature complements this experience while maintaining exposure to the growth of global AI companies.
“Our goal is not only to open access to global AI companies but also to provide an investment experience that is more relevant to Indonesian investors. We believe tokenisation will be one of the important innovations that expands public access to global assets through a safe, transparent, and licensed platform,” Ryan explained.
As part of the launch, Bittime is also offering a special programme for new users during the period of 1–31 July 2026. New users who perform their first Tokenized US Stocks transaction with a minimum of Rp 500,000 have the opportunity to receive Tokenized NVIDIA (NVDAX) as a prize, subject to terms and conditions.
Through this innovation, Bittime hopes that more members of the Indonesian public can access investment opportunities in global AI companies through blockchain technology. The presence of Tokenized US Stocks with the Earn feature is expected to serve as a bridge for Indonesian investors to participate in the growth of the global AI industry through a safe, transparent, and regulated platform.