The real asset (RWA) crypto market is forecast to grow explosively, reaching a size of 10,000 billion USD by 2030, 54 times larger than the current size, opening up opportunities for the global financial sector.
According to the latest research report from Tren Finance, the real-world asset tokenization (RWA) sector is on a strong growth trajectory, with a forecast of more than 50 times growth between 2024 and 2030. Leading financial institutions and business consulting firms estimate the RWA market size to reach between $4 trillion and $30 trillion by the end of the decade. If the average forecast of around $10 trillion is met, the sector would grow more than 54 times from its current value of $185 billion, including stablecoins.
The development of RWA is driven by the potential for widespread application of blockchain technology in digitizing traditional assets such as real estate, stocks, bonds, and commodities. The tokenization process makes transactions faster, more transparent, and more efficient, while eliminating the need for third-party intermediaries and reducing geopolitical barriers.
RWA Tokenization, Market Size Prediction by 2030. Source: Tren Finance
Currently, stablecoins still dominate the RWA sector with a value of over $170 billion. However, other asset classes such as blockchain-encoded stocks and bonds are also gaining traction, with a total value of $2.2 billion. The Tren Finance report states that the integration of traditional finance and blockchain technology is not just a passing trend but a fundamental shift towards a more flexible, efficient, and accessible financial ecosystem.
On-chain value based on industries. Source: Tren Finance
Putting real assets on the blockchain has many benefits for industries, especially the financial sector. For example, tokenizing real estate can help simplify the buying and selling process, reduce transaction costs, and increase market liquidity. Tokenizing stocks and bonds allows investors to easily access international capital markets and manage their portfolios more efficiently.
Inflows into on-chain tokenized RWA in 2024. Source: Tren Finance
Christian Santagata, product marketing director at RWA Protocol re.al, believes that the development of RWA can also significantly improve the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. “Innovations in DeFi have revolutionized the financial industry and when combined with RWA tokenization, the potential is limitless,” Santagata shared. “This unique combination not only increases compatibility, improves capital efficiency, but also opens up new financial principles for this emerging segment.”
