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The Numbers: Tokenized vs. Traditional Markets
To put the IMF's analysis into perspective, tokenized assets represent only a tiny fraction of global finance: [1]
Tokenized Repos: The IMF notes that the tokenized repurchase agreement (repo) market sees average daily volumes of $300 billion to $350 billion. By comparison, the traditional U.S. repo market trades roughly $13 trillion daily. [1, 2]
Other Tokenized Assets: Tokenized equities, debt instruments, and money market funds are valued at just $65 billion. This is miniscule compared to the $300 trillion total asset size of global capital markets. [1, 2]
Growth Exception: Despite the small base, certain segments have seen explosive spikes. For instance, the market cap of tokenized stocks surged from around $100 million in early 2025 to $2.3 billion by July 2026. [1]
The Numbers: Tokenized vs. Traditional Markets
To put the IMF's analysis into perspective, tokenized assets represent only a tiny fraction of global finance: [1]
Tokenized Repos: The IMF notes that the tokenized repurchase agreement (repo) market sees average daily volumes of $300 billion to $350 billion. By comparison, the traditional U.S. repo market trades roughly $13 trillion daily. [1, 2]
Other Tokenized Assets: Tokenized equities, debt instruments, and money market funds are valued at just $65 billion. This is miniscule compared to the $300 trillion total asset size of global capital markets. [1, 2]
Growth Exception: Despite the small base, certain segments have seen explosive spikes. For instance, the market cap of tokenized stocks surged from around $100 million in early 2025 to $2.3 billion by July 2026. [1]