Tokenized real-world assets (RWA) remain one of the few bright spots in the cryptocurrency sector, even as macroeconomic headwinds and political uncertainty weigh on markets in 2026, according to Binance Research.
In its latest monthly market intelligence report, Binance Research said the tokenized active RWA market surged 589% between early 2025 and June 2026. Bonds and money market funds led the sector in dollar terms, growing 83% and adding value of $6.5 billion.
Tokenized stocks, however, saw the fastest growth, with market value jumping 422%.
Much of this momentum has been driven by platforms such as Ondo Global Marketswhich offers tokenized stocks and ETFs and surpassed $1 billion in total value locked (TVL) within eight months of launch.
Tokenized precious metals also continued to attract investors, adding $1.5 billion in value, or 39%, during the period. Most of these gains came in January and February, as geopolitical uncertainty fueled demand for safe-haven assets, pushing token gold above $6 billion before momentum cooled and underlying gold prices retraced.
The tokenized RWA market is becoming more and more diverse.
Source: Binance Research
“2026 marks the maturation of RWA tokenization from a Treasury-dominated narrative to a diverse yield ecosystem,” Binance said.
The move came as Bitcoin and the broader crypto market fell sharply in early June amid growing expectations of higher interest rates, uncertainty surrounding the CLARITY market structure bill in the United States, and a subsequent shift in sentiment. Sale by strategy of 32 Bitcoins.
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Tokenized assets target individual and institutional investors
The launch of tokenized SpaceX shares has brought new attention to the tokenization sector. As Cointelegraph recently reportedKraken now offers access to a tokenized equivalent of the private company’s shares through the xStocks tokenized stock platform.
XStocks quickly gained traction, with cumulative trading volume exceeding $25 billion within approximately eight months of launch.
Institutional adoption is also accelerating in other asset classes. In real estate, Apex Group has started providing fund services using Goldman Sachs’ digital assets platform, highlighting the growing demand for blockchain-based settlement and administration.
At the same time, the industry’s efforts extend beyond tokenized investment products and extend into core financial infrastructure. Banks are increasingly exploring tokenized custodial networks to modernize payments and compete with the rapid growth of stablecoins.
Source: Brian Armstrong
According to the Wall Street Journal, The Clearing House – a bank-owned payments operator backed by JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, Bank of America, BNY and Wells Fargo – plans to launch a tokenized deposit network next year, marking another step towards the integration of tokenization into the traditional banking system.
