Tokenization Reveals Distinct Market Dynamics Compared to Traditional Trading
- Tokenized real-world assets reached a value of $34.5 billion as of August 31, marking a growth of over 140% year-on-year.
- In tokenized equities, single stocks comprised 81% of the spot supply, while ETFs accounted for only 19%.
- The tokenized equity market was valued at $4.43 billion as of September 15, representing a staggering increase of 390% in the current year.
- This market constitutes just about 0.0029% of the total global listed-equity market worth $151.9 trillion.
- US regulators have begun allowing limited onchain trading of tokenized US-listed stocks following a temporary exemption from the SEC on September 17.
The rise in tokenization is reshaping investment strategies by providing greater control over asset selection and reducing reliance on local intermediaries. As noted, cash equivalents still dominate supply while equities are becoming increasingly active in trading.
With tokenized equities projected to potentially reach $349 billion by the end of the decade, this segment is beginning to carve out its place in global markets despite currently being a small fraction at $4.43 billion.(Source)
