Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo: Tokenized Capital is More Resilient During Crypto Downturns

Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo highlights a significant shift in institutional capital, noting that investors are increasingly moving funds from volatile crypto assets into tokenized real-world assets during market downturns. This trend demonstrates that institutions view blockchain technology primarily as a robust settlement layer rather than a speculative asset class. Securitize, which recently went public under the ticker SECZ, provides the regulated infrastructure for this transition, including transfer agency and broker-dealer services. The firm expects the tokenized asset management market to surpass $4 billion by mid-2026, with over 650 active funds. A major driver of this growth is the tokenization of U.S. Treasuries and credit, exemplified by partnerships with firms like BlackRock and Neuberger Berman. By enabling 24/7 transferability and collateralization of these assets, Securitize is facilitating the electronicization of money market funds. This structural shift prioritizes auditable returns and compliance over speculative narratives, signaling a maturation of the RWA sector. Ultimately, the resilience of these tokenized products proves that institutional demand for stable, yield-bearing assets remains strong even when crypto-native markets face volatility.