Tokenized Real-World Assets Rise 13.5% as Crypto Market Sheds $1 Trillion

Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) posted solid growth over the past month, even as the broader cryptocurrency market lost roughly $1 trillion in value. The divergence highlights rising demand for yield-bearing blockchain-based financial products during periods of digital asset volatility.

Ethereum, Arbitrum and Solana Lead RWA Growth

Data from RWA.xyz shows the total value of onchain RWAs climbed 13.5% in the last 30 days. All major networks recorded gains, led by Ethereum with approximately $1.7 billion in net growth. Arbitrum added about $880 million, while Solana saw roughly $530 million in new value.

Growth reflects both increased issuance of tokenized securities and a rise in unique wallet addresses holding these assets.

Tokenized US Treasurys and Institutional Adoption

Tokenized US Treasurys and government debt remain the dominant RWA category, with more than $10 billion outstanding onchain. Flows continued into these instruments alongside gains in tokenized stocks and exchange-traded products.

Major financial institutions, including BlackRock, have expanded their blockchain initiatives. Notably, BlackRock recently integrated its tokenized Treasury fund with decentralized finance infrastructure, underscoring how RWAs are evolving beyond passive yield products into collateral within digital markets.

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