Citigroup Sees $8 Trillion Tokenization Boom by 2030

Citigroup is predicting an unprecedented growth in tokenized assets, with a base case forecast of $5.5 trillion by 2030 and a bull case target of $8.2 trillion.

This massive scale of growth is being driven by institutional adoption, as major financial organizations like DTCC and Nasdaq incorporate blockchain solutions to streamline asset issuance and settlement processes.

The market for digital assets is undergoing a significant structural upgrade, with tokenized funds accounting for almost 80% of the sector's market capitalization, according to data from Token Terminal. Ethereum continues to be the hub of network activity, accounting for 57.8% of all tokenized asset values.

The banking giant identifies several key market participants driving this huge migration, including legacy trading platforms and new innovative platforms offering tokenized equity and commodity offerings.