Tokenized Equities Market Anticipates $2 Billion Valuation by Year-End Amid Growing Institutional Interest

Backed, a real-world asset tokenization firm, projects that tokenized equities will reach a valuation between $1 billion and $2 billion by the end of this year. This forecast arrives as major financial players like BlackRock and Fidelity have successfully attracted significant investment through spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs. Now, crypto startups are venturing into tokenizing shares of publicly traded companies such as Tesla, Apple, and Nvidia, allowing crypto holders to invest in equities directly on the blockchain. Plume Network, set to launch its mainnet soon, along with companies like Backed and Injective, are offering tokenized shares, tapping into the 24/7 crypto trading environment. RippleX SVP Markus Infanger highlights the faster and more accessible nature of tokenized equities compared to traditional markets. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has expressed interest in the tokenization of bonds and stocks, envisioning streamlined processes and direct shareholder notifications. Injective, after launching its tokenized RWAs, reported over $60 million in trading volume, primarily from Southeast Asia. Despite regulatory uncertainties, these developments signal a growing convergence between traditional finance and the crypto world, with the total value locked in RWA protocols exceeding $10 billion this month.