Tokenised Assets Surge Past $26bn with Institutional Players Leading Charge

The growth of tokenised real-world assets on public blockchains has been remarkable, with a total market value surpassing $26bn. This surge is particularly notable in the funds segment, accounting for approximately $10.5bn of the total.

Large institutions such as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton are driving this trend by experimenting with blockchain technology and building real-world applications. For instance, BlackRock's BUIDL fund has exceeded $2bn in assets under management since its launch in March 2024 and now sits on eight different blockchains.

The infrastructure for tokenisation is being developed by the same institutions that manage traditional funds. This shift could have significant implications for fund managers and allocators, offering benefits such as lower operational costs, faster capital deployment, and 24/7 liquidity.