The tokenization of stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is expected to play a crucial role in driving growth in the real-world asset (RWA) market. According to Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo, a small percentage shift from traditional financial infrastructure to decentralized, programmable ledgers could create a $5 trillion market.
Domingo's forecast aligns with a growing consensus among industry leaders that tokenization of mainstream financial assets will be a key bridge between traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem. By issuing shares or fund units on-chain, issuers can reduce settlement times, lower administrative costs, and enable fractional ownership.