Citi predicts the tokenized securities market will grow to $5.5 trillion by 2030
Citibank forecasts tokenized securities will surge to $5.5 trillion by 2030, up from $17 billion today. Major exchanges including DTCC and Nasdaq are embedding tokenization into core trading systems, with stablecoins and clearer U.S. regulation enabling instant on-chain settlement. Growth will concentrate in mainstream assets like U.S. Treasuries and stocks, creating significant opportunities for large financial institutions controlling both assets and payment infrastructure.
Key takeaways
- 1Tokenized securities market projected to grow from $17 billion today to $5.5 trillion by 2030.
- 2Major exchanges DTCC, Nasdaq, and NYSE are embedding tokenization into core trading systems with October 2024 launch.
- 3Stablecoins expected to drive $1 trillion demand for U.S. Treasury bills and $2.6 trillion for tokenized stocks by 2030.
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Why it matters
This represents a fundamental shift in how securities settle globally, with India's retail investors needing to understand tokenization as a coming standard for cross-border asset trading and settlement. Clearer U.S. regulation and institutional adoption could eventually enable Indian exchanges and investors to participate in tokenized asset markets, reducing settlement times and costs.
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