Dune report finds tokenized markets often diverge from the assets they reference
A new report from Dune Analytics reveals that the tokenized real-world asset market has surpassed $34 billion in total value, yet liquidity remains highly fragmented across different asset classes. While tokenized cash equivalents represent the largest segment at $18 billion, they exhibit minimal trading activity and are heavily concentrated in short-dated U.S. Treasuries. Conversely, tokenized stocks account for only 8% of the total market but generate 93% of onchain trading volume. The data highlights a significant divergence between onchain and traditional markets, particularly in how credit and commodities are utilized. For instance, approximately 20% of onchain credit is used as collateral in decentralized finance protocols, whereas traditional markets rely primarily on government bills. Furthermore, tokenized gold holdings have surged by 73% year-over-year, significantly outpacing the 29% growth in the underlying gold price. These findings suggest that onchain markets are increasingly serving as venues for perpetual trading and synthetic exposure rather than simple mirrors of traditional asset behavior. This analysis provides a critical benchmark for understanding the maturity and utility of RWA tokenization as the sector evolves beyond initial issuance.
