RWA Market Cap Surges to $20B as Real-World Asset Tokenization Gains Momentum

Securitize, citing rwa.xyz on the X platform, reports real-world asset market cap excluding stablecoins surpassing $20B, led by U.S. Treasuries tokenization.

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2026-01-12

The development highlights growing investor interest in bringing traditional assets onto blockchain rails. Notably, the tokenization of U.S. Treasuries stands out, exceeding $8.87B in market value. BlackRock’s BUILD fund market cap has reached approximately $1.73B, underscoring significant institutional involvement in the digitization of assets.

The figures reflect rising demand for blockchain-enabled securities as traditional assets migrate to digital formats. Observers view this momentum as indicative of a broader shift toward regulated digital asset markets.

As the ecosystem matures, more traditional assets are being tokenized on blockchain networks, fueling continued growth in the space. Industry participants anticipate ongoing expansion in RWA offerings and digital securities, supported by advancing infrastructure and governance frameworks.