Key Points

• Trading volumes for tokenized stocks and ETFs through the 1inch–Ondo integration have exceeded $2.5 billion.
• BNB Chain accounts for the majority of activity, generating about $2 billion in volume.
• Tokenized real-world assets are emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments in crypto despite the broader market downturn.

Tokenized Assets Gain Momentum on DeFi Platforms

Trading activity in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) continues to accelerate, with volumes routed through 1inch and Ondo Finance surpassing $2.5 billion since their integration launched in September 2025.

According to blockchain analytics data, RWAs have become the fastest-growing category on the 1inch platform, even as broader crypto markets struggle with declining prices and reduced liquidity. Sergei Kunz said the trend shows strong momentum toward bringing traditional financial assets onto blockchain infrastructure.

BNB Chain Leads the Trading Activity

Most of the trading volume has occurred on BNB Chain, which has generated roughly $2 billion across more than 1.3 million transactions.  Peak active users on the network reached nearly 24,800 during one period, highlighting growing retail participation in tokenized assets. Kunz attributed the surge to BNB Chain’s lower transaction costs and wider retail distribution compared with networks such as Ethereum.

The average swap size on the platform is around $1,400, suggesting that users are deploying meaningful capital rather than experimenting with small test transactions.

Traditional Stocks Dominate Tokenized Trading

Many of the most actively traded tokenized assets represent major companies from traditional markets.
Among the most popular tokens traded through the integration are shares tied to Nvidia, Tesla, Google and Netflix.
Tokenized commodities have also gained traction, with silver emerging as one of the most actively traded non-equity assets.

The trend illustrates how blockchain platforms are increasingly enabling investors to access traditional financial instruments through decentralized infrastructure.

RWA Sector Expands Despite Crypto Market Slump

The surge in tokenized trading comes as RWAs become one of the strongest growth stories in the digital asset sector.
On the Ethereum ecosystem, total value locked in RWA protocols has climbed to nearly $15 billion, representing roughly 200% growth over the past year.

Tokenized U.S. Treasurys have played a major role in that expansion, with products such as BlackRock BUIDL Fund bringing traditional fixed-income instruments onto blockchain networks.
RWA tokenization projects also attracted significant venture capital funding in 2025, reinforcing investor interest in the segment.

Toward Everyday Financial Infrastructure

According to Kunz, tokenized assets could eventually become a core component of decentralized finance infrastructure.
However, broader adoption will depend on deeper liquidity, standardized frameworks and clearer global regulatory guidelines.
If those factors align, RWAs could transition from niche investment products to widely used financial tools embedded across DeFi platforms.