Tokenised RWA Market Rockets Past $23 Billion
The market capitalisation of tokenised Real‑World Assets has soared to over $23 billion, marking a surge of more than 260% since the start of the year, with private credit and US Treasury tokens accounting for the bulk of the growth.
Leading the charge, tokenised private credit comprises roughly 58% of the total market, while tokenised US Treasuries make up about 34% of the overall valuation. The dramatic expansion reflects increasing demand for on‑chain exposure to established asset classes beyond cryptocurrencies, as investors seek yield and diversification within a regulated digital framework.
Market participants have highlighted the clarity in evolving regulatory frameworks as a crucial catalyst. The enhanced transparency and legal recognition of tokenised assets in jurisdictions such as Abu Dhabi Global Market are encouraging institutional players to engage more actively. Concurrently, technology platforms and traditional finance firms are racing to establish token issuance and trading infrastructure.
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One of the most prominent sector players, Securitize Inc., provides a full-stack platform enabling compliant tokenisation across asset types. As of May 2025, the firm has issued over $4 billion on‑chain, including $2.8 billion in tokenised US Treasury exposure, commanding more than 70% share of tokenised US Treasury products. Its leadership on tokenised private credit is also significant, with major asset managers like Apollo and BlackRock utilising the platform for their tokenised offerings.
Private credit, defined as non‑bank lending embedded in project, corporate, and direct lending vehicles, has long been one of the fastest‑growing alternative asset classes. Currently valued at an estimated $2–3 trillion globally, private credit forms a natural fit for tokenisation, enabling fractionated access, faster settlement, and enhanced transparency. By bridging direct lending with blockchain infrastructure, tokenisation platforms are opening access to smaller investors and unlocking liquidity for traditionally illiquid instruments.
US Treasury tokens have also gained rapid traction. In October 2024, Abu Dhabi‑based Realize launched a tokenised US Treasury ETF fund targeting $200 million assets. This initiative marked the first tokenised Treasury fund domiciled in Abu Dhabi Global Market, reflecting the growing confidence in sovereign debt tokens.
Growth to date appears driven by institutional interest, but emerging trends suggest growing participation from global wealth firms, family offices, and retail platforms. Securitize has onboarded numerous institutional investors and is planning retail channels in collaboration with custodians like Anchorage Digital, BitGo, and Copper.
Regulatory clarity is playing a defining role. US leadership from figures such as Securitize's CEO appearing before House Financial Services, along with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission's deliberations, is building a foundation for mainstream adoption. Internationally, regulatory sandbox setups—like Abu Dhabi's—are providing live environments for tokenised asset experimentation.
As the total market cap moves beyond $23 billion, key drivers include mature tokenisation platforms, growing regulator engagement, and rising investor demand for yield-bearing digital assets within compliant frameworks. Whether private credit and Treasury tokens continue to dominate depends on lasting improvements in interoperability, standardisation, and token issuance efficiency.
Going forward, momentum may attract tokenisation of other asset types—real estate, commodities, infrastructure debt and equity. Yet challenges such as secondary market liquidity, cross‑chain compatibility, and investor education remain to be addressed. Leading infrastructure providers and asset managers appear intent on solving these, which may mutate tokenised RWAs from a niche tool into a mainstream financial innovation.
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