Tokenized Equities Surge to $3B Weekly Volume Across Major Chains

Tokenized equity trading experienced a significant surge in August 2026, reaching approximately $3 billion in weekly spot volume. This growth is primarily driven by activity on the Robinhood Chain, BNB Chain, and Solana, which have emerged as the leading networks for this asset class. Data from Allium and Grayscale Investments indicates that the total value locked (TVL) in tokenized-stock protocols has climbed to over $110 million, a substantial increase from the sub-$10 million levels recorded in 2025. Despite this rapid expansion in trading volume and liquidity, only about 5% of tokenized equities are currently utilized within decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems. This discrepancy highlights a maturing market that is seeing increased institutional and retail interest while still facing challenges in deep onchain financial integration. The shift underscores a broader trend of traditional financial assets migrating to blockchain infrastructure to enhance liquidity and accessibility. As these networks continue to scale, the gap between simple tokenized holding and active DeFi participation remains a critical metric for the industry's evolution.