Growing Interest in Global AI Assets, Bittime Launches Earn for Tokenized US Stocks

Interest among Indonesian investors in global assets continues to grow as awareness of portfolio diversification increases amid an increasingly dynamic global economic landscape. 

Geopolitical uncertainty, rapid technological advancement, and shifting monetary policies have encouraged more investors to explore opportunities beyond the domestic market, particularly in US-listed artificial intelligence (AI) companies.

Companies such as NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta have attracted significant investor attention as they continue to lead innovation across the AI industry. However, investing in the US market differs from what many Indonesian investors are traditionally familiar with. 

While Indonesian stocks commonly distribute annual dividends of around 3%–7%, most leading US AI companies distribute less than 1% in annual dividends, with some paying no dividends at all as they prioritize reinvesting earnings to accelerate innovation and long-term growth. As a result, the annual dividend level of leading US AI companies can be more than ten times lower than what investors commonly see in the Indonesian market.

Recognizing these market characteristics, Bittime has introduced the Earn feature for Tokenized US Stocks, becoming the first licensed crypto exchange in Indonesia to offer such a feature. Through Tokenized US Stocks, users can gain exposure to leading global AI companies in the form of digital assets. 

Through Tokenized US Stocks, users can gain exposure to leading global AI companies in the form of digital assets. The newly launched Earn feature allows eligible users to receive rewards of up to 7% APR, subject to the applicable terms and conditions. Unlike traditional stock dividends, which are typically distributed quarterly or annually, rewards through Earn are distributed daily. The feature is also designed with no lock-up period, allowing users to manage their assets with greater flexibility.

Bridging Global AI Growth with Indonesian Investors' Preferences

Ryan Lymn, Chief Operating Officer of Bittime, said the growing interest in global AI companies reflects a broader shift in how Indonesian investors approach cross-border investing.

"We are seeing growing interest among Indonesian investors in gaining exposure to Global AI Giants listed on US exchanges. At the same time, Indonesian investors are familiar with investment products that provide recurring value. That's why we introduced Earn for Tokenized US Stocks, making global investing more relevant to the preferences of Indonesian investors," said Ryan.

Ryan explained that tokenization is helping bridge traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem by making global investing more accessible. Through this technology, investors can access global AI stocks with greater flexibility, including 24/7 trading, lower investment entry, and competitive transaction fees. The Earn feature complements this experience by allowing investors to maintain exposure to the growth of global AI companies while receiving rewards in accordance with the program's terms and conditions.

"Our goal is not only to expand access to Global AI Companies, but also to deliver an investment experience that better matches the needs of Indonesian investors. We believe tokenization will play an increasingly important role in expanding access to global assets through a secure, transparent, and fully licensed platform," Ryan added.

As part of the launch, Bittime is also introducing a special campaign for new users from July 1 to July 31, 2026. New users who complete their first Tokenized US Stocks transaction with a minimum value of IDR 500,000 will have the opportunity to receive Tokenized NVIDIA (NVDAX) as a welcome gift, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.

Through this innovation, Bittime aims to enable more Indonesians to access investment opportunities in global AI companies through blockchain technology. By combining Tokenized US Stocks with the Earn feature, Bittime seeks to help Indonesian investors participate in the growth of the global AI industry through a secure, transparent, and regulated platform.