Catenaa, Sunday, February 01, 2026-Tokenized real-world assets could exceed $11 trillion by 2030 as traditional financial products increasingly move onto blockchains, according to projections released by Ark Invest.
The firm said the current market for tokenized assets stands at about $19 billion to $22 billion, implying steep growth over the rest of the decade if adoption accelerates among financial institutions.
Ark said broader use of tokenization is likely to track clearer regulation and the buildout of systems suitable for large institutions.
Tokenized assets are digital representations of financial instruments that trade on blockchains rather than through conventional market infrastructure.
Supporters argue the structure can lower costs, speed settlement, improve liquidity and allow fractional ownership with continuous trading access.
Institutional activity around tokenization has expanded in recent weeks. The New York Stock Exchange has announced plans to build a blockchain-based trading venue for tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds, subject to regulatory approval.
Asset manager F m Investments has also asked US regulators for permission to record existing ETF shares on a blockchain, while custody bank State Street is rolling out digital asset services tied to funds, deposits and stablecoins.
Ark said sovereign debt, led by US Treasurys, currently accounts for most tokenized value. The firm expects bank deposits and public equities to take a larger share over the next five years as institutions move beyond pilot programs.
Even at $11 trillion, Ark estimates tokenized assets would represent about 1.38 percent of global financial assets, leaving most value off-chain. Other firms have issued wide-ranging forecasts, with some projecting multi-trillion-dollar growth through the early 2030s.
