Citi Predicts Tokenized Securities to Surge by 2030
- Citi projects the market for tokenized securities will grow from $17 billion to $5.5 trillion globally by 2030.
- Up to $1 trillion in new demand for U.S. Treasury bills is expected due to stablecoin adoption.
- Approximately 3% of the U.S. public equity market could be tokenized by the end of the decade.
- Tokenization may enhance market efficiency by shortening settlement times and extending trading hours.
Citi’s report highlights a significant shift towards blockchain-based systems, predicting that traditional financial products like Treasury bills and stocks will increasingly move onchain, driven by institutions and asset managers seeking improved market infrastructure.
The bank’s base case suggests a dramatic increase in tokenized markets, with stablecoins playing a crucial role in facilitating this transition by providing a cash layer for onchain settlements, potentially leading to substantial growth in digital trading platforms and demand for digital assets.
