Tokenized stock trading volume hits $1.11B as tech stocks plunge

Tokenized equity trading volume reached $1.11 billion over a 24-hour period, marking a 4.7% increase as investors reacted to a sharp selloff in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks. Data from Castle Labs indicates that 250 tokenized stocks currently hold a combined market value of $2.92 billion, with SanDisk leading individual volume at $79.7 million. The market surge was driven by volatility in traditional equities, specifically impacting companies like Nvidia, Micron, and AMD following political developments regarding potential AI infrastructure restrictions. Major issuers including bStocks, Robinhood, and Ondo Global Markets saw varying degrees of increased activity, reflecting a growing appetite for blockchain-based equity exposure. Beyond spot tokenized stocks, the ecosystem saw significant activity in derivatives, with TradeXYZ’s perpetual futures on Hyperliquid generating $4.12 billion in volume. This trend highlights the increasing integration of traditional equity market volatility into blockchain-based trading venues. The data underscores how tokenized assets are mirroring broader Wall Street sentiment while providing alternative liquidity channels for investors during periods of market stress.