The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) recorded a significant recovery in Tuesday’s trading (March 10). After experiencing heavy pressure at the start of the week, the domestic index opened sharply higher today, responding to easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a correction in global crude oil prices.
The global cryptocurrency market showed compelling dynamics today as Bitcoin (BTC) attempted to reclaim bullish territory following months of consistent selling pressure. In early trading, Bitcoin was recorded moving in the $70,000 range, reflecting a 3.7% recovery over the last 24 hours.
The Indonesia Composite Index (IHSG) closed with sharp fluctuations in early trading this week. Ending the session in negative territory, the index’s movement reflects investors’ wait-and-see stance toward a combination of domestic political dynamics and uncertainty surrounding global monetary policy.
The global crypto asset market has once again entered a critical phase in February 2026. Bitcoin (BTC), the digital asset with the largest market capitalization, recorded a sharp correction, falling to the $66,000–$68,000 range (around IDR 1.09 billion) after having traded at much higher levels earlier in the year. This decline not only triggered panic across exchanges but also reignited pessimistic narratives throughout the digital space.
Indonesia's state investment arm, Danantara, plans to invest about 50 percent of its funds into public markets, including stocks and bonds. This strategy aims to strengthen domestic financial markets and increase liquidity. Danantara's focus is on quality investments with strong fundamentals, enhancing its role in the Indonesian economy and attracting more participants.
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FTSE Russell has postponed its March 2026 review of Indonesian stocks due to uncertainties regarding trading conditions and free float measurement. This decision, mirroring similar actions by MSCI, affects global investment flows into Indonesia. Market reforms are underway, but investor caution persists as firms seek transparency and liquidity before making allocations.
By the midday break on February 9, 2026, the index managed a technical rebound, gaining approximately 0.94% to hover around 8,010. This recovery comes as investors weigh domestic corporate strength against a complex global macroeconomic backdrop characterized by shifting trade policies and divergent growth paths between advanced and emerging economies.
Jakarta’s capital markets have entered one of their most turbulent periods in years. A sharp sell-off that erased roughly $80 billion in market value on the Jakarta Composite Index has exposed deep-rooted concerns about transparency, governance, and trading practices, prompting urgent regulatory reform efforts and high-profile leadership shake-ups.
In January 2026, key officials from Indonesia's Stock Exchange and Financial Services Authority resigned amid a market sell-off and governance concerns. Their departures, seen as accountability measures, followed a significant drop in the Jakarta Composite Index and were met with governmental commitments to capital market reforms aimed at restoring investor confidence.