Tokenized RWA markets return to ATH levels as tokens lead cryptocurrency recovery
On-chain value for the real-world asset sector has surged by 94% since last year, adding roughly $4 billion in three months.
Real-world asset tokenization markets have rebounded to an all-time high in terms of value tokenised on-chain, with associated RWA tokens contributing to the crypto market recovery on February 3.
The total value locked on-chain for the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization markets has achieved an all-time high of $17.1 billion, just slightly lower than the level attained in mid-January. Furthermore, TVL for the sector has climbed by 94% since the same period last year.
RWA tokens leading markets
It comes as RWA-related digital assets lead the crypto market recovery on February 3, bolstered by news that US President Donald Trump has temporarily halted tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
While the whole crypto market capitalization has increased by roughly 7% in the last 24 hours, RWA-related digital assets have risen even further.
Blockchain Oracle for Real-World Assets Chainlink’s native token, LINK$20.64, has surged 22% in the last 24 hours, reaching $21 at the time of writing, following a drop to $17 on February 3.
RWA-focused layer 1 blockchain. Mantra OM$5.88 had its native token soar 23% to recapture $6, while DeFi platform Ondo Finance ONDO$1.32 skyrocketed nearly 27% to $1.40 after falling below $1.10 the day before, according to CoinGecko.
The native token of Chintai (CHEX), a tokenization platform licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has risen 38% to $0.60, after falling below $0.40 on February 3. At the time of writing, RWA-focused crypto assets like Algorand (ALGO) ($0.2876), XDC Network (XDC) ($0.09505), Quant (QNT) ($90.89), and Pendle (PENDLE) ($2.78) outperformed the market.
According to Pav Hundal, lead analyst at Australia-based cryptocurrency platform Swyftx, the market is currently experiencing a speculative bounce. Tokenization has been a bit of a market wallflower lately for reasons that are not simply explained. However, we are discussing projects that generate genuine solutions to assist markets such as bonds and equities. “This market bounce provides us with a completely different perspective on the altcoin feast. “Investors now have a broader range of options,” he explained.
Wall Street is positive on the RWA wave
The RWA tokenisation market TVL began to grow in early November, coinciding with the cryptocurrency market surge. Since then, it has increased by about 26%, or nearly $4 billion.
According to RWZ, private credit accounts for about 70% of on-chain value, followed by US Treasury debt (21%).
Meanwhile, Wall Street titans are betting on the estimated $30 trillion RWA tokenization market, according to Haqq Network co-founder Andrey Kuznetsov on February 1. Asset tokenization is “fundamentally changing financial markets,” he said, adding that “Wall Street titans are sensing the signs and preparing to lead this change.”
Eli Cohen, general counsel of Centrifuge, a RWA tokenisation platform, anticipates the Trump administration to officially repudiate restrictive policies this year, boosting RWA market growth.
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