The global digital assets market, including cryptocurrencies like XRP, is projected to account for up to 10% of all assets by 2030, potentially reaching a valuation of over $14.5 trillion, driven by factors such as the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies, as well as regulatory certainty and institutional investor interest. Pro-XRP analysts suggest that XRP could become the next big thing in the financial market, with the potential for significant returns, especially considering Ripple's efforts to expand its use cases and accommodate tokenized assets.
Former Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal predicts that institutional investment in cryptocurrencies will drive the total market cap to over $10 trillion, more than triple its peak in 2021, as financial institutions follow the lead of family offices in entering the crypto space.
Tokenization has the potential to improve efficiency, liquidity, and transparency in bond markets, according to a report by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), following a successful $100 million tokenized green bond issuance in collaboration with the local government.
The demand for illiquid assets is increasing as investors seek higher returns, with tokenization playing a role in enabling this shift, according to experts at a recent event, while surveys indicate that younger generations have a desire for more investment choices. Tokenization is seen as a way to democratize access to investment opportunities by lowering costs and allowing for fractional ownership, which can expand the investor base and generate greater liquidity. Additionally, Generation Z is driving the demand for tokenization and expects more personalized investment options.
Tradeteq, a U.K.-based marketplace for private debt and real-world assets, has launched tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds on the XDC Network, with experts predicting that tokenization of real-world assets could become a $5 trillion market.
The crypto market analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence predicts that the unlocking of billions in capital flowing into US-based ETFs could make 2024 a significant year for digital assets despite the US Securities and Exchange Commission's stance on crypto.
Web3 technologies, such as DeFi and NFTs, are paving the way for the tokenization of real-world assets, which could unlock a new Golden Age in blockchain and traditional finance.
The global financial services market is expected to reach $37,484.37 billion by 2027, driven by evolving consumer needs, technological advancements, and regulatory changes, according to reports from The Business Research Company.
Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal believes that the financial industry's adoption of cryptocurrency, signaled by BlackRock's interest in a Bitcoin ETF, could open the door for trillions of dollars worth of money and derivatives to flow into the crypto space.
The Tokenized Asset Coalition, consisting of industry leaders such as Coinbase and Circle, aims to promote the tokenization of traditional financial assets on a blockchain to bring the "next trillion dollars of assets" on-chain through education, advocacy, and fostering adoption of public blockchains and decentralized finance.
Mirae Asset Securities, South Korea's largest financial group, is partnering with Ethereum scaling platform Polygon Labs to promote tokenization in finance and drive the adoption of Web3 technologies. Through the collaboration, Mirae aims to establish itself as a global leader in tokenized securities, bringing real-world assets onto the blockchain. Tokenization projects have already been initiated by other financial giants, and the industry is projected to grow significantly, reaching $16.1 trillion by 2030. The partnership is expected to accelerate the adoption of Web3 technologies in the financial sector and enhance interoperability with foreign financial systems.
The global Bitcoin Bank market is expected to experience significant growth between 2023 and 2030, with the market value projected to reach multimillion dollars by 2030.
The nonfungible token (NFT) market has experienced a significant decline in value, but experts believe that NFTs still have potential for growth and innovation in the future, particularly if they can offer tangible benefits and utility beyond digital art, such as asset-backed NFTs and membership-based models.