Bitwise Highlights Growth in Tokenizing Real-World Assets

Bitwise Investments’ latest report reveals a significant increase in tokenizing real-world assets, with insights from Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan and Research Director Ryan Rasmussen.

The trend could unlock trillions in value, marking a critical shift in financial markets.

Bitwise Predicts $Trillion Tokenization Growth with Institutional Backing

Bitwise Investments, led by Matt Hougan, emphasizes the growing trend of tokenizing real-world assets using blockchain technology. This strategic approach, bolstered by major institutions like Robinhood, suggests momentum is building for mainstream adoption. While complete on-chain trading of securities may take years, tokenizing just 1%–5% of the traditional market could lead to significant value creation.

The report identifies leading public chains such as Ethereum and Solana as pivotal in this movement, advising investment in top-tier infrastructure projects. Actions by companies like BlackRock and Tradeweb are described as critical indicators of institutional interest, reinforcing the belief that the blockchain-based transformation of securities trading is on the horizon.

Market reactions have been largely positive, with industry players and analysts recognizing the long-term potential of merging traditional finance with blockchain. Hougan’s insight that “it would be regrettable to misjudge the tokenization trend too early” reflects widespread caution and optimism in the crypto community. As Hunter Horsley, CEO, Bitwise Investments, stated, “We are on the precipice of change in 2025… Tokenization’s transformative power may come from enabling a vast untapped supply of smaller businesses to access capital markets.”

Ethereum’s Surging Value in Wake of Tokenization Trends

Did you know? Tokenization’s impact mirrors the historical shift from floor to electronic trading, which spanned decades yet revolutionized modern finance.

As of July 9, 2025, Ethereum (ETH) stands at $2,612.61, with a market cap of 315.39 billion and dominance at 9.35%, according to CoinMarketCap. Its trading volume reached 18.30 billion, marking a 7.15% increase. Price changes over 90 days show a significant 63.66% rise, underscoring Ethereum’s strong market position.

The Coincu research team suggests that as regulatory clarity improves, the tokenization of assets could lead to enhanced liquidity and broader financial inclusion. Future technological advances may further solidify blockchain’s role in redefining asset management and trading.