The assets under management (AUM) in the tokenized assets sector have reached a new record high of over $270 billion. This has been made possible by the growing popularity of tokenizing financial instruments and the active participation of major institutional players.
This is reported by Finway
Ethereum Maintains Dominance in the Tokenized Assets Market
The Ethereum network remains a key platform for tokenized financial products, controlling about 55% of the market. This position is supported by a developed ecosystem of smart contracts and the widespread use of the ERC-20 standard for creating various assets. Among the largest tokenized assets on this platform are the stablecoins USDT and USDC, as well as the innovative tokenized fund BUIDL from BlackRock, launched in collaboration with the Securitize platform.
Development of Tokenization: New Standards and Institutional Interest
Tokenized assets include currencies, commodities, government bonds, private loans, private equity, and venture investments. The main driver of growth is institutional investors who are implementing blockchain technologies to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of financial instruments.
The use of specialized standards, particularly ERC-3643, allows for the tokenization of real-world assets—real estate, artworks, and other valuables. This opens up new opportunities for diversifying investments and expanding access to traditional markets.
“The assets under management (AUM) in the tokenized assets segment have reached a historic high of around $270 billion, reported the analytical platform Token Terminal.”
Analysts expect further growth in the industry. For instance, Deloitte predicts that by 2035, the market for tokenized real estate could reach $4 trillion. Institutional interest is also confirmed by a number of recent events. In May, the BlackRock BUIDL tokenized fund was integrated with the DeFi protocol Euler Finance. By July, several crypto companies began actively investing in tokenized treasury funds, which are characterized by stability and attractive returns.
Additionally, the market capitalization of tokenized equities recently reached $403 million, and leading fintech companies like eToro are already preparing to launch their own tokenized products on Ethereum.