Market for tokenized real-world assets has surpassed $25 billion and could grow to trillions

The market for tokenized real-world assets has experienced rapid expansion, surpassing $25 billion in total value by early 2026. This figure represents a threefold increase over the previous year and a fivefold growth since 2023, signaling a significant shift in digital finance. Major institutional players are driving this momentum, with Franklin Templeton managing approximately $1.98 billion in its BENJI tokenized money market fund as of April. BlackRock has further bolstered the sector by launching two additional tokenized money market products on August 3. The primary asset classes fueling this growth include government bonds, private credit, investment funds, and real estate. Analysts project that this market could reach between $4 trillion and $16 trillion by 2030 as traditional financial instruments migrate to blockchain infrastructure. This transition highlights a fundamental evolution in how conventional stocks and bonds are issued and managed, moving away from legacy systems toward decentralized ledger technology.