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Indodax review: score, licensing and risks

72/100SCORE · BMixed record Grade B, very good

Indonesia's largest and longest running exchange, locally licensed, which covered a 2024 hot wallet breach itself and resumed trading.

The facts

FOUNDED
2014
HEADQUARTERS
Indonesia
CUSTODY
Custodial.
MiCA / EEA
Not authorised across the EEA.
US ACCESS
No.
PROOF OF RESERVES
No standard proof of reserves publication.
FEES
Typical for a venue of its size. Confirm current pricing on its own site.
ASSETS
Varies

How the score breaks down

regulation20/25
security10/25
costs11/15
assets13/15
platform10/10
support8/10

Each dimension is explained on the methodology page.

Where it is strong and where it is not

✓ Strengths
  • Established venue in Indonesia
  • Local IDR deposit and withdrawal rails
✗ Weaknesses
  • Indonesia focused, so limited use elsewhere
  • Less independent scrutiny than the global majors
  • Smaller asset list and thinner liquidity

Incident history

2024

Around 22 million dollars was drained from hot wallets. Indodax suspended services, covered the loss and resumed.

Our read

Indonesia's largest and longest running exchange, locally licensed, which covered a 2024 hot wallet breach itself and resumed trading.
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