What are tokenised real-world assets (RWAs)?

Tokenised RWAs are traditional assets such as stocks, bonds, gold and real estate that are represented on a blockchain. Tokenisation allows these assets to be traded, transferred and managed using blockchain infrastructure while maintaining exposure to the underlying asset.

How much has the tokenised RWA market grown?

According to Binance Research, active tokenised RWAs increased by 589% between early 2025 and June 2026. This growth significantly outpaced much of the broader cryptocurrency market, which faced pressure from macroeconomic and regulatory uncertainty.

Which tokenised asset category grew the fastest?

Tokenised stocks recorded the strongest growth, with market value rising 422% during the period. Demand was partly driven by platforms offering tokenised equities and ETFs, expanding investor access to traditional financial assets through blockchain networks.

Why are tokenised stocks becoming more popular?

Tokenised stocks can offer easier access, faster settlement and potentially broader global availability compared with traditional markets. Platforms such as Ondo Global Markets have helped drive adoption by bringing familiar investment products onto blockchain infrastructure.

What role did tokenised bonds and money market funds play in growth?

Tokenised bonds and money market funds led the sector in dollar value growth. Binance Research said these assets added approximately $6.5 billion in value and grew by 83%, highlighting continued institutional demand for yield-generating blockchain-based products.

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Tokenised RWAs jump 589% despite crypto slump

Written by Isaac FrancisPublished Jun 9, 2026, 12:50 AM

Tokenised real-world assets continued to expand rapidly in 2026 despite a broader cryptocurrency market downturn, with active tokenised RWAs surging 589% since early 2025, according to Binance Research.

The report found that tokenised bonds and money market funds led the sector in dollar terms, growing 83% and adding approximately $6.5 billion in value during the period.

Tokenised stocks recorded the strongest growth rate, with market value rising 422%, driven in part by platforms such as Ondo Global Markets, which surpassed $1 billion in total value locked within eight months of launch.

“2026 marks RWA tokenisation’s maturation from a Treasury-dominated narrative into a diversified yield ecosystem,”

Binance Research said.

Tokenised precious metals also attracted significant investor demand, adding $1.5 billion in value, or 39%, as geopolitical uncertainty boosted interest in safe-haven assets and pushed tokenised gold above $6 billion before prices later retreated.

The growth comes despite broader weakness across digital asset markets, where Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have faced pressure from higher interest rate expectations, uncertainty surrounding US crypto legislation and changing investor sentiment.

Institutional adoption continues to broaden beyond investment products, with firms such as Apex Group using Goldman Sachs’ Digital Asset Platform for real estate fund services, while major US banks are reportedly preparing tokenised deposit networks to modernise payments and compete with the growing stablecoin sector.

At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $63,092.19.