Tokenized stocks extend trading beyond Wall Street hours as onchain volumes rise

Tokenized equities are increasingly facilitating 24/7 trading access, allowing investors to bypass traditional U.S. market hours through blockchain-based venues. Data from RWA.xyz indicates that the total value of tokenized stocks has risen 15% over the past 30 days, reaching approximately $3.3 billion. Jupiter has simultaneously reported a 50% month-over-month increase in trading volume for these assets, signaling growing market demand. While platforms like xStocks and Ondo Global Markets are driving this expansion, U.S. investors remain largely restricted from accessing these specific services. Regulatory frameworks are evolving, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission providing innovation exemptions that allow qualifying platforms to trade tokenized U.S.-listed stocks on public blockchains. These developments are critical for the RWA market as they demonstrate a shift toward continuous liquidity and modernized settlement infrastructure. The integration of these assets into global finance depends on balancing this technological accessibility with ongoing shareholder protection and disclosure requirements.