Citi Predicts Tokenized Securities Market Could Reach $5.5 Trillion by 2030
RWA Signal Insight
StocksCiti projects the tokenized securities market will expand significantly from its current $17 billion valuation to $5.5 trillion by 2030. This growth is driven by major financial institutions integrating blockchain technology to enable faster settlements, reduced costs, and 24/7 trading capabilities. Key industry players like the DTCC are already initiating production trades, while Nasdaq and the Intercontinental Exchange are developing frameworks for blockchain-based shares. Stablecoins are expected to serve as a critical bridge in this transition, with a projected market value of $1.9 trillion by 2030. This expansion is anticipated to drive nearly $1 trillion in additional demand for U.S. Treasury bills, which often serve as stablecoin reserves. Citi estimates that 10% of the U.S. Treasury market and 3% of the U.S. stock market could be tokenized within this timeframe. The shift signifies a move from niche experimentation to the integration of blockchain within the core infrastructure of global capital markets.
Key points
- Citi forecasts tokenized securities market growth to $5.5 trillion by 2030.
- DTCC plans limited production trades of tokenized securities starting in July.
- Stablecoin market value is projected to reach $1.9 trillion by 2030.
- 10% of U.S. Treasury bills and 3% of U.S. stocks could be tokenized.
Background
Citi is a global financial services corporation that provides investment banking, securities, and wealth management services. The institution actively researches the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology to understand how distributed ledger systems can improve market efficiency.