Trading volumes for perpetual contracts linked to tokenized real-world assets have surged dramatically on Hyperliquid and Binance, challenging Bitcoin products for market dominance. Over a single week, these contracts generated $61.7 billion, nearly matching the volume of Bitcoin perpetual contracts on the same platforms. This marks a significant shift as investors increasingly favor tokenized stocks and commodities.
According to data from Talos, tokenized stocks make up almost 58% of this activity, with commodities accounting for around 28%. This surge reflects growing demand for financial instruments that remain accessible around the clock, blurring the lines between traditional assets and cryptocurrencies.
Hyperliquid Leads the Way in Tokenized Asset Growth
Between July 13 and 19, Hyperliquid reported $25.1 billion in volume from perpetual contracts based on real-world assets, outpacing the combined total of all other derivative categories on the platform. This trend reveals a clear appetite from investors to diversify beyond conventional crypto derivatives. Early data from the current week suggest this momentum is maintaining pace.
With $36.8 billion worth of on-chain tokenized assets involved (excluding stablecoins), the market for these contracts is rapidly expanding. The growing variety of tokenized assets offered helps platforms attract a broader investor base by blending traditional financial sectors with blockchain technology. This development comes amid broader industry shifts, including increased derivatives interest seen in recent months.
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