Tokenized Asset Industry to Pivot Toward Utility by 2030
Investors using onchain assets as collateral should prepare for a shift in how utility and value are measured by 2030.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Investing
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Tokenized real-world assets reached a market value of $39.3 billion in October 2026, marking an 80% increase since the beginning of the year. Investors are increasingly utilizing these digital products as collateral on trading exchanges.
Why it matters
The shift toward onchain assets allows traders to use products like tokenized money-market funds to support leveraged positions. This growth reflects a broader industry movement to integrate traditional financial instruments into 24/7 digital settlement environments.
The market for tokenized real-world assets hit $39.3 billion in October 2026, reflecting growth of over 80% since January. While firms like BlackRock and Apollo are currently issuing these products, the long-term impact on credit assessment remains unproven.
The players
Sebastian Pulido
Head of Onchain Asset Management at Grayscale, a major manager of digital currency investment products.
BlackRock
A global asset manager that issues tokenized real-world assets for investors.
Apollo
An investment firm that acts as an issuer of tokenized real-world assets.
The details
Tokenization enables traditional assets to exist onchain, allowing stablecoins to facilitate continuous settlement outside of standard market hours. Money-market funds are currently accepted as margin on several exchanges, providing traders with collateral for leveraged positions. By 2030, the industry is projected to pivot from tracking raw asset counts to prioritizing the actual utility and operational functionality of these products.
Timeline
January 2026 marked the beginning of the growth period for these assets.
Sebastian Pulido was appointed to his role at Grayscale on July 21, 2026.
Tokenized asset values reached $39.3 billion in October 2026.
The industry is projected to shift focus toward asset utility by 2030.
Money Landscape
The rise of onchain tokenized money-market funds represents a significant evolution in how capital is pledged and settled globally. This growth follows a steady trend toward digitizing traditional collateral to improve liquidity beyond standard banking hours.
Investors using exchanges that accept tokenized margin collateral should monitor how these assets affect their leverage requirements. Consult with a qualified financial professional to understand the risks associated with onchain asset management and digital collateralization.
The takeaway
The industry is moving toward a future where asset utility is more valuable than simple market volume. Keep an eye on how onchain data integration changes the speed of credit reporting and asset issuance in your long-term financial planning.
Further reading
For more on how digital assets are shifting traditional markets, see our Investing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Crypto Briefing.
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