Why does Citigroup expect the tokenisation market to reach US$8.2 trillion by 2030?

Citigroup projects the tokenised real-world asset market could reach US$8.2 trillion by 2030 under its bullish scenario due to greater regulatory clarity and increased adoption of blockchain technology by financial institutions. The bank's base-case forecast is US$5.5 trillion.

What is the current size of the tokenised asset market?

Token Terminal estimates the tokenised asset market exceeds US$43 billion in value, representing growth of about 37% over the past 180 days. The figure includes tokenised funds, commodities, equities and other blockchain-based financial assets.

Which blockchain networks dominate tokenised assets today?

Ethereum (CRYPTO) hosts approximately 57.8% of tokenised asset value tracked by Token Terminal. BNB Chain, zkSync Era, XRP Ledger and Stellar are the next-largest networks supporting tokenised assets.

What types of assets make up most of the tokenisation market?

Tokenised funds account for nearly 80% of the market value tracked by Token Terminal. Commodities represent about 16.6% of the sector, while tokenised stocks contribute roughly 3.8%.

Which financial institutions are supporting tokenisation adoption?

Citigroup identified organisations including the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq as important participants in the tokenisation ecosystem. The bank said involvement from major financial institutions could accelerate adoption of blockchain-based asset issuance and settlement.

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Citi sees tokenisation market reaching $8T

Written by Heidi Cuthbert Published Jun 17, 2026, 7:34 AM

Citigroup projects the tokenised real-world asset market could grow to as much as US$8.2 trillion by 2030 under its bullish scenario.
Tokenised assets currently represent more than US$43 billion in market value according to Token Terminal data.
Major financial institutions are increasing tokenisation efforts as blockchain adoption expands across traditional finance.

Citigroup said the market for tokenised real-world assets could reach US$8.2 trillion by 2030 under its bullish forecast, with a base-case estimate of US$5.5 trillion.

The bank said improving regulatory clarity and greater adoption of blockchain technology by financial institutions are helping move tokenisation beyond pilot programmes.

“Tokenisation is moving beyond experimental programs and into mainstream financial infrastructure,” Citigroup stated in its outlook for the sector.

Token Terminal data showed tokenised assets exceeded US$43 billion in market value, up roughly 37% over the past 180 days, while tokenised funds accounted for nearly 80% of the market.

Institutional interest continued to grow as financial advisers and asset managers increased focus on tokenised assets and stablecoins, and following the report there was no immediate market reaction available for tokenisation-related assets.

Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) hosted approximately 57.8% of tokenised asset value tracked by Token Terminal, ahead of BNB Chain, zkSync Era, XRP Ledger and Stellar.

Citigroup identified organisations including the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq as participants that could support broader adoption of tokenised financial products.

At the time of reporting, Ethereum price was $1,786.46.

Citi sees tokenisation market reaching $8T

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