According to PANews, recent research reports from several major traditional financial institutions indicate that the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) is set to experience explosive growth over the next five years, with assets under management potentially exceeding $600 billion by 2030. In a paper published on October 29, global consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) referred to RWA tokenization as the 'third revolution in asset management.' The report predicts that within just seven years, tokenized funds could manage assets equivalent to 1% of the global mutual fund and ETF assets, translating to over $600 billion by 2030. This trend is expected to continue, particularly as regulated on-chain currencies, such as regulated stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), come into play.
Additionally, a separate paper from State Street Global Advisors suggests that bonds, due to their structural characteristics, are likely to lead the large-scale adoption of tokenized real-world assets. The report highlights that the bond market is mature and well-suited for tokenization. The complexity of these instruments, the repetitive nature of issuance costs, and the high competition among intermediaries support rapid adoption and significant impact. Blockchain technology can play a crucial role in markets that prioritize transaction speed, such as repos and swaps.
Industry analysis platform rwa.xyz noted in a post on X on October 29 that there has been an increase in RWA research papers published by institutions and asset management companies. The platform shared that the total off-chain value of RWAs stands at $13.25 billion, marking a 60% increase year-to-date.
