Ethereum News Today: Institutional adoption boosts tokenized assets to $270B Ethereum holds 55% market share

Institutional adoption of tokenized assets has propelled the market to a record $270 billion in assets under management, with Ethereum capturing 55% of the total market share, according to analytics firm Token Terminal [1]. The surge reflects growing confidence in blockchain technology among financial institutions, which are leveraging its capabilities to improve transparency, liquidity, and efficiency in traditional markets [1].

Tokenized assets now cover a wide range of financial products, including stablecoins, treasury bonds, private equity, venture capital, and real estate. On Ethereum, USDT and USDC remain the most liquid stablecoins, while BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, tokenized through a partnership with Securitize, has emerged as a significant player in the tokenized fund segment [1]. The BUIDL fund recently expanded its integration by linking with DeFi protocol Euler Finance [1].

The shift toward tokenized assets is gaining momentum across the institutional sector. Crypto firms are increasingly moving away from stablecoins toward tokenized treasury funds, attracted by higher yields and reduced volatility [1]. The tokenized stock market has also grown to $403 million, with platforms like eToro preparing to offer tokenized equities on Ethereum [1].

Ethereum’s leadership is attributed to its advanced smart contract infrastructure and widely adopted standards, including ERC-20. New standards like ERC-3643 are facilitating the tokenization of real-world assets, such as real estate and art [1]. Deloitte has forecast that the tokenized real estate market could reach $4 trillion by 2035, signaling strong institutional interest in blockchain-based asset classes [1].

The rapid expansion of the tokenized asset market is also supported by growing regulatory clarity and the development of standardized protocols, particularly in the U.S., where major firms like BlackRock are leading the charge in tokenized fund offerings [1]. As more institutions tokenize their assets, Ethereum’s position as the dominant blockchain for this ecosystem appears well entrenched [1].

Source: [1] Token Terminal via Coinpaper (https://coinpaper.com/10562/institutions-fuel-270-b-tokenized-asset-market-ethereum-dominates-with-55-share)