Bybit Prepares Indonesia Entry Through Strategic Partnership With Local Platform NOBI
Global crypto exchange Bybit is preparing to enter Indonesia through a partnership with local platform NOBI, marking a pivotal moment for Southeast Asia’s largest and most dynamic digital asset market.
Bybit now joins the same momentum cycle as Robinhood, Binance, and OSL, which have already entered Indonesia. Together, these moves reflect a global shift: top exchanges are redirecting their focus toward markets that offer both scale and regulatory predictability. With its massive retail base and evolving oversight under the Financial Services Authority (OJK), Indonesia now fits that profile.
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Bybit x NOBI: A Local–Global Partnership Built for Long-Term Expansion
Bybit’s decision to partner with NOBI demonstrates a deep understanding of Indonesia’s operational landscape. Instead of pursuing a standalone license a pathway that has become increasingly complex under OJK’s tightened requirements Bybit is aligning with a platform that brings regulatory familiarity, grassroots reach, and strong community trust.
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has been vocal about his confidence in Indonesia’s potential. In an interview with Coinvestasi, he stated: “My focus right now is Indonesia, one of the earliest countries to adopt crypto. We are working with local partners to secure the necessary licenses and enter the market. I am very optimistic about Indonesia and very excited to be here.” (Aug 22, 2025)
This aligns with Zhou’s broader view of Indonesia’s “progressive approach” and long-term promise, signaling that the exchange sees the country as a cornerstone of its Asia strategy. NOBI whose strengths lie in education-driven onboarding and user-centric product development is a natural fit for a market where adoption is driven by trust networks, community referrals, and localized guidance, not just large-scale advertising.
This approach mirrors Bybit’s expansion playbook in the UAE and Europe: combining global liquidity and infrastructure with localized execution shaped by community and regulatory context.
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A Competitive Landscape Setting the Stage for 2026
With Bybit joining Robinhood, Binance, and OSL in expanding their Indonesian footprint, the competitive landscape is entering a new phase, one defined by stronger compliance, deeper liquidity, and more advanced product offerings. Together, these shifts signal a broader transition: Indonesia is no longer defined by volatility or hype, but is maturing into a regulated and increasingly sophisticated hub for digital assets.
In this new environment, simply launching in Indonesia is no longer enough. As competition intensifies and regulation tightens, achieving genuine product–market fit becomes essential for any company entering or scaling in the market.
To support this, Indonesia Crypto Network (ICN) offers a Market Assessment Test designed to help brands evaluate their readiness, identify regulatory and operational gaps, understand user behavioral alignment, and benchmark themselves against both local and global competitors providing the clarity needed to build a strategy that can truly compete in Indonesia’s evolving crypto landscape.
