The total value of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) has surged to approximately $25 billion, representing a 289% year-over-year increase according to data from Nexus. This explosive growth, driven by institutional demand for assets like U.S. Treasuries and private credit, has been accompanied by record holder counts across major blockchains, exceeding 663,000 individuals.
Tokenized real-world assets accelerated rapidly in 2026, fueled by institutional demand for private credit, on-chain treasury bills, and equities. According to Nexus data, the total value reached $24.9 billion, marking a fourfold increase over the past year.
U.S. Treasuries and commodities dominated, accounting for 58% of the growth and exceeding $16 billion in total value as per RWA.xyz. Major players like BlackRock saw its tokenized assets hit $2.2 billion, while Ondo Finance reached $2 billion.
The number of RWA holders also hit record highs across all major chains. Data from Token Terminal shows Ethereum holder counts reached 169,000, with Solana following at 163,000.
Celo and BNB Chain recorded 77,000 and 42,000 holders respectively, contributing to a total holder increase of 4%. Stablecoin holders surged 5% to 233.2 million, signaling broader adoption.
The total value of assets represented by these tokens exceeded $346 billion, despite a recent 6% monthly decline. Concurrently, the total stablecoin market value climbed to $301 billion.
