Pintu sees 68% surge in tokenized stock and ETF buyers
RWA Signal Insight
StocksIndonesian crypto platform Pintu reported a 68% quarter-on-quarter surge in users purchasing tokenized US stocks and ETFs during Q3 2026. The platform also saw a 64% increase in active traders and a 51% rise in total trading volume, signaling strong retail demand for fractionalized global assets. Specific assets like Nvidia (NVDAX) and Apple (AAPLX) saw buyer growth exceeding 200%, while the SPDR Gold ETF experienced a 170% increase in participants. Pintu has expanded its catalog to over 100 tokenized assets, recently integrating ten new offerings from Ondo Finance, including ETFs tracking Asian markets and short-term US Treasury bills. By allowing investments starting as low as Rp11,000, the platform removes traditional barriers to entry for Indonesian retail investors. This growth highlights the broader global trend of using blockchain infrastructure to democratize access to international equities and commodities. The adoption of these assets reflects a shift toward portfolio diversification, as users leverage 24/7 trading capabilities and competitive tax rates to navigate global market volatility.
Key points
- Pintu recorded a 68% quarterly increase in users trading tokenized US stocks and ETFs.
- Nvidia (NVDAX) and Apple (AAPLX) buyer counts grew by 224% and 212% respectively.
- Pintu added 10 new Ondo-issued assets, including Asian market ETFs and US Treasury bills.
- Total global tokenized asset market capitalization reached US$39.26 billion as of October 2026.
Background
Pintu is an Indonesian crypto investment platform regulated by the OJK that provides retail access to tokenized real-world assets. These tokens function as digital representations of underlying securities, allowing users to trade fractional shares of global stocks, ETFs, and commodities without needing international brokerage accounts.