BNB Chain crosses $1B in tokenized stocks, ETFs as market hits $3.7B

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BNB Chain crosses $1B in tokenized stocks, ETFs as market hits $3.7B
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Stocks

BNB Chain has become the first blockchain network to surpass $1 billion in tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds, capturing approximately 30% of the total $3.7 billion market. This milestone reflects a significant shift in market dominance, as BNB Chain's share grew from 13% in January to its current leading position. Data from Token Terminal indicates that the broader tokenized stock and ETF sector expanded by 17% in September, reaching a total market capitalization of $3.35 billion. BNB Chain currently outperforms Ethereum, which holds $828 million, and Solana, which holds $738 million in similar assets. Binance Research reports that BNB Chain also leads in user adoption, with 1.8 million addresses holding tokenized stocks, representing 45% of the total market. The network hosts key products such as Binance bStocks and Ondo Global Markets tokenized securities. This rapid growth highlights the increasing institutional and retail appetite for on-chain exposure to traditional financial instruments, signaling a maturing landscape for RWA integration across major blockchain ecosystems.

Key points

  • BNB Chain reached $1.1 billion in tokenized stocks, securing 30% of the global market.
  • Total tokenized stock and ETF market cap grew from $719 million in January to $3.7 billion.
  • BNB Chain leads with 1.8 million addresses holding tokenized stocks, representing 45% of total users.
  • Ethereum and Solana follow with $828 million and $738 million in tokenized assets respectively.

Background

BNB Chain is a high-performance, EVM-compatible blockchain ecosystem designed to support decentralized applications and large-scale financial infrastructure. It utilizes a Proof-of-Staked-Authority consensus mechanism to facilitate fast, low-cost transactions for various digital assets. The network serves as a primary hub for tokenized securities, allowing traditional financial products to be represented on-chain for increased liquidity and accessibility.

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