‘No going back’ for institutions moving toward tokenized onchain future, says Fidelity
RWA Signal Insight
InfrastructureFidelity Investments' head of digital asset strategists, Matthew Horne, recently emphasized that institutional adoption of onchain tokenization has reached a point of no return due to the structural advantages and market access it provides. During a panel at Longitude Singapore, industry leaders from Fidelity, UBS, and Securitize highlighted that tokenization is transforming traditional portfolio staples like Treasuries and equities. Data from RWA.xyz indicates a 41% surge in demand for tokenized assets over the past 30 days, with the number of holders exceeding 493,000. This growth is supported by recent regulatory milestones, including SEC approvals for DTCC tokenization services and limited trading of tokenized US stocks. Securitize has further catalyzed this trend by launching trading for tokenized shares of twelve major US stocks. With over $1.2 billion in capital moving onchain in the last month, the total market for stablecoins and tokenized assets has surpassed $323 billion. These developments underscore a broader institutional shift toward building distribution layers for digital securities, with projections suggesting the RWA market could reach $4 trillion by 2028.
Key points
- Tokenized asset holders grew to over 493,000, a 41% increase in 30 days.
- Total market value for stablecoins and tokenized assets exceeded $323 billion.
- Securitize launched trading for tokenized shares of twelve major US stocks.
- Standard Chartered projects the RWA market could reach $4 trillion by 2028.
Background
Fidelity Investments is a global financial services firm managing trillions in assets, increasingly focused on integrating blockchain technology into traditional finance. The firm explores digital asset strategies to improve settlement efficiency, transparency, and investor access to private and public markets through tokenization.