In 2025, the real-world asset (RWA) sector demonstrates significant growth, attributable to institutional investments and improving regulatory environments in the U.S. and Europe.
Increase in Market Capitalization
The real-world asset sector reported a dramatic 300% increase in total value locked, primarily due to increased liquidity and mainstream adoption of tokenized treasuries and commodities.
Market Leaders in Real-World Assets
U.S.-based investment firm BlackRock, with its BUIDL token, has notably led the tokenized U.S. Treasury market. Ethereum remains the main platform for these transactions, supporting over 83% of RWA activity.
Prospects and Impact on Financial Markets
The number of RWA holders has exceeded 100,000 addresses, demonstrating growing investor confidence in using blockchain technology. Trends indicate that regulatory clarity spurs further growth.
The rise of the real-world asset sector marks significant changes in financial markets, highlighting the importance of asset tokenization and innovative technologies in modern business.