Securitize CEO says tokenized stocks could unlock a $5 trillion crypto market
Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo said tokenized equities and ETFs are more likely than private credit or Treasury products to push the RWA market into the trillions. He estimated the global equities and ETF market at about $150 trillion, saying even 2%–3% moving onchain could approach a $5 trillion tokenized market. He argued that tokenized stocks could become the next major growth driver after tokenized U.S. Treasuries, which currently dominate RWAs. Securitize is expanding its tokenization role for institutions, including BlackRock, and has announced partnerships with the NYSE and Computershare to support onchain equity trading and settlement. Domingo also said many products marketed as tokenized equities are actually synthetic or derivative-based rather than direct ownership of shares. His goal is blockchain-based securities with traditional investor rights plus instant settlement, 24/7 transferability, and DeFi compatibility, likely built on public blockchains like Ethereum.
