Standard Chartered Projects $2 Trillion in Tokenized Assets by 2028
- Market capitalization of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) is expected to reach $2 trillion by 2028.
- Current combined capitalization of tokenized RWAs stands at $35.5 billion.
- $750 billion each is projected for money market funds and tokenized US equities, with $250 billion for tokenized American funds and less liquid assets.
- The RWA segment may grow by up to $21 billion annually by April, with tokenized treasury securities increasing by over 544% to $5.6 billion.
- Tether Gold’s market cap surpassed $2 billion amid rising gold prices driven by inflation and geopolitical risks.
- Regulatory uncertainties could hinder the growth of RWAs if comprehensive legislation is not enacted before midterm elections in the U.S.
The anticipated growth in stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) is crucial for the expansion of tokenized assets, which are becoming increasingly integrated into global capital markets through blockchain solutions.
With a projected increase of over fifty-seven times in RWA capitalization, reaching $2 trillion represents a significant shift in financial ecosystems globally, highlighting the rising importance of real-world assets.
