Tokenized Asset Market Poised for $400 Billion Surge by 2026
The tokenized asset market is accelerating toward a $400 billion valuation by 2026, fueled by institutional adoption and the pivotal role of stablecoins as on-chain cash equivalents. Nearly $20 billion in tokenized assets were locked by end-2025, with projections suggesting real-world asset (RWA) tokenization alone will breach $100 billion within two years.
Major financial institutions are transitioning from pilot programs to full-scale deployments, with over 50% of top-tier asset firms expected to issue tokenized products. State Street's CEO frames blockchain adoption as a fundamental reengineering of traditional finance infrastructure—a shift now entering its execution phase.
Stablecoins emerge as the linchpin, bridging digital currency ecosystems with capital markets. This convergence creates fertile ground for Ethereum-based solutions and interoperable chains like Polkadot to facilitate institutional-grade asset tokenization.
