Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) are surging as institutions pour capital into blockchain-based securities, pushing adoption deeper into TradFi. What’s happening - According to Nexus, the total value of tokenized RWAs reached $24.9 billion — roughly a 4x increase year-over-year and a 289% rise (adding more than $18 billion) as institutional buyers chase private credit, on-chain treasury bills and equity exposure. (Source: Nexus) - U.S. Treasuries and commodities drove the lion’s share of growth, together accounting for 58% of the increase and topping $16 billion in value. (Source: RWA.xyz) - Major institutional issuers also ramped up activity: BlackRock’s tokenized offering hit $2.2 billion, while Ondo Finance’s tokenized assets reached $2 billion. (Source: RWA.xyz) Market structure and holder growth - Concentration among the largest tokenized asset players has fallen — the report notes a 61% drop in top-concentration metrics — signalling more competition and diversification in the space. - Treasuries, while still large, lost market share (from 59% to 43%), further reflecting fragmentation across asset classes. - Holder counts have climbed across multiple chains. Token Terminal data shows Ethereum RWA holders hit an all-time high of 169k, with Solana close behind at 163k. Celo and BNB Chain recorded new highs of 77k and 42k holders, respectively, while Base and Arbitrum One also posted notable growth. Total holders rose 4% to over 663k, and stablecoin holders grew 5% to 233.2 million. (Source: Token Terminal / RWA.xyz) Bigger picture and outlook - Tokenized RWAs have expanded rapidly amid TradFi’s growing acceptance of blockchain tools. The total value of assets represented by tokenization stands above $346 billion, even after a 6% pullback over the past 30 days. Stablecoin supply tied to the ecosystem sits near $301 billion. - If current adoption trends continue, the market could grow materially over the medium to long term — some projections envision tokenized assets surpassing $50 billion by 2030 and the total represented assets potentially topping $1 trillion if momentum persists. Why it matters - Institutional demand is transforming RWAs from a niche experiment into mainstream infrastructure: more diverse asset types, rising issuer competition, and growing holder counts suggest tokenization is moving beyond early adopters toward broader financial-market integration. Disclaimer This story is informational and not investment advice. Trading, buying, or selling cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets carries high risk. Do your own research before making investment decisions. © 2026 AMBCrypto. Read more AI-generated news on: undefined/news

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