Tokenized Gold Trading Volume Exceeds $90 Billion in Q1 2026

News Flash 2026-05-11 16:27

The tokenized real-world asset market is experiencing significant growth in 2026, with tokenized gold leading the charge. CoinGecko's RWA Report 2026 reveals that tokenized gold products generated $90.7 billion in spot trading volume during Q1 2026, surpassing the entire 2025 total of $84.6 billion. This surge indicates a growing investor interest in blockchain-based versions of traditional assets as tokenized finance gains traction. The tokenized commodities sector has expanded by nearly 289% over the past fifteen months, with market capitalization rising from $1.43 billion to $5.55 billion. Gold-backed tokens, particularly PAX Gold and Tether Gold, dominate this growth, accounting for approximately 89% of the expansion. XAUT remains the largest tokenized gold asset with a market cap of $2.52 billion, while PAXG's market share increased from 36.8% to 41.8%. Overall, the tokenized RWA market has grown to $19.3 billion, tripling over the past year. While tokenized U.S. Treasuries remain the largest category, tokenized commodities, stocks, and ETFs are gaining momentum. Tokenized stock trading volume reached $15.1 billion in Q1 2026, and RWA perpetual futures volume soared to $524.8 billion, highlighting the rapid evolution of tokenized finance into a larger institutional market.

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