Onchain RWAs are now standing at a record of $17.1 billion even though Bitcoin fell below $100,000. This shows the increasing interest in blockchain-based assets other than cryptocurrencies from the institutions.
RWAs hit a record high despite Bitcoin’s decline
Based on RWA.xyz, on-chain RWAs passed more than $17.1 billion in volume, while their asset holders count went past 82,000. Tokenized US Treasury debt would produce tokenized private credit at $11.9 billion and $3.5 billion to date. Yet, a drop of 1.6% in Bitcoin in the last 30 days had shown how, during that time, the contribution of RWAs to a crypto economy would surge by 10%.
RWAs and Bitcoins: An investment trend in ascendancy
RWAs and Bitcoin can exist side by side. Bitcoin remains the backbone of crypto finance, providing security, whereas RWAs give stability through tokenized traditional assets. Institutional investors are diversifying into both, driving a 300% increase in RWAs in 2024. The trend places RWAs among the top investment narratives of 2025.
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Reasons behind the Rise of RWAs as a Major Investment Story for 2025
The major themes for investment would be RWAs. According to the statement, regulatory certainty and institutional interest would ensure that RWAs would be the mainstay of contemporary finance. Brickken has tokenized more than $250 million in assets and raised over $2.5 million in investment within just less than two years. Thus, the industry goes explosive.
Prospects of RWAs: A $4 Trillion Market?
By 2030, RWAs are likely to be 50 times higher, predicts Tren Finance while undertaking its analysis on the industry’s expected worth, to be around $4 trillion and $30 trillion. RWAs will be at the forefront of blockchain-based finance because traditional financial institutions are embracing tokenization.
RWAs worth $17.1 billion in value even with Bitcoin’s drop show the new era in digital assets. Institutional investors are embracing RWAs, putting the sector in an excellent position to explode in 2025 and beyond. While traditional crypto assets do not offer real-world value on the blockchain, RWAs are part of the new financial landscape. The growth will depend on the development of regulatory environment, involvement of institutions, and technological breakthroughs.
