Tokenized RWAs Growth Bucks Crypto Slump as Stocks, Gold Lead Surge

Tokenized real-world assets remained one of the few bright spots in the crypto industry as macroeconomic headwinds and policy uncertainty weighed on markets in 2026, Binance Research said. The market for active tokenized RWAs surged 589% from early 2025 to June 2026.

In dollar terms, bonds and money market funds led the sector, growing 83% and adding $6.5 billion, while tokenized stocks recorded the fastest percentage gain, jumping 422%. Platforms such as Ondo Global Markets helped drive that momentum; Ondo, which offers tokenized stocks and ETFs, surpassed $1 billion in total value locked within eight months of launch.

Tokenized precious metals also attracted investors, adding $1.5 billion, or 39%, during the period, with most gains in January and February as geopolitical uncertainty pushed tokenized gold above $6 billion before momentum cooled and underlying gold prices retraced.

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