Crypto: The RWA Wave Rolls In With A Historic Jump Of 94%

Nothing seems to hinder the meteoric rise of the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA). And judging by the latest figures, the crypto market as a whole is feeling the impact strongly. The total value locked (TVL) in tokenized RWAs has reached a historic high of $17.1 billion, with a staggering increase of 94% in one year. A rebound that is accompanied by a resounding awakening for crypto assets linked to this sector.

Tokenized RWAs in full explosion

The numbers are in: the tokenization of real-world assets is no longer an emerging trend but rather a powerful market driver. In just three months, the TVL in the sector jumped by $4 billion, representing a 26% increase.

This surge comes as several Wall Street giants, sensing the opportunity, place their bets in this market estimated at $30 trillion.

Proof of this excitement, some tokens linked to RWAs have exploded in value:

• Ondo Finance (ONDO): +27%, reaching $1.40;
• Chintai (CHEX): +38%, flirting with $0.60;
• Mantra (OM): +23%, above $6;
• Chainlink (LINK): +22%, exceeding $21;

This renewed interest in the tokenization of RWAs might well shuffle the deck. Pav Hundal, analyst at Swyftx, emphasizes:

“Nothing in this market is normal at the moment. This rebound opens a whole new horizon for investors.”

While some discover the buffet of altcoins, others are already busy in the kitchen.

A crypto market boosted by tokenization

This fanfare awakening of RWAs is not happening in isolation. The crypto market as a whole benefits from it. In just 24 hours, the total market capitalization of crypto assets gained 7%. A surge particularly supported by the announcement of a reprieve on tariffs between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Behind this dynamic, clear signals: the entry of BlackRock into the arena and the arrival of a more favorable U.S. regulatory framework. According to Xremlin,

“RWAs are the next big trend of 2025. The entry of BlackRock and a pro-crypto government mean a massive increase.”

RWA is the next big thing for 2025

BlackRock’s entry and a pro-crypto government means massive upside

🧵: Here’s why, plus 6 tokens that could go parabolic pic.twitter.com/uSmj7e6ZxZ

— Xremlin (@0x_gremlin) February 4, 2025

In other words, between institutional appetite and the alignment of political planets, tokenization is on the verge of becoming a given.

Also worth noting: 70% of the on-chain value of RWAs is concentrated in private credit, followed by U.S. government bonds (21%). A redistribution that clearly shows that these tokenized assets are no longer just a technological gimmick, but a real financial lever.

Finally, this wave of optimism even reaches the most skeptical. Eli Cohen from Centrifuge anticipates a relaxation of Trump administration policies, paving the way for a broader expansion of the RWA market in 2024. One might say that the revolution is underway.

But this is just the beginning. Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise, warns that the alliance between AI and tokenization will transform the financial markets by 2025. The result? Small businesses, long excluded from traditional financial circuits, will finally have their chance to shine.