RWA Tokenization Markets Return to All-Time High as RWA-Related Tokens Lead Crypto Market Recovery

The total value locked onchain for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization markets has reached an all-time high of $17.1 billion

The total value locked (TVL) onchain for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization markets has reached an all-time high of $17.1 billion, just below the level first tapped in mid-January.

According to industry analytics platform RWA.xyz, the TVL for the sector has increased 94% since the same time last year.

This comes as RWA-related digital assets are leading the crypto market recovery on Feb. 3, boosted by news that US President Donald Trump has put a temporary hold on tariffs aimed at Canada and Mexico.

While total crypto market capitalization has gained around 7% over the past 24 hours, RWA-related digital assets have been surging even more.

Chainlink (LINK), a blockchain oracle provider for real-world assets, saw its native token surge 22% over the past 24 hours to top $21 at the time of writing, recovering from a dump to $17 on Feb. 3.

Meanwhile, the native token of Mantra (OM), an RWA-focused layer-1 blockchain, surged 23% to reclaim $6. At the same time, DeFi platform Ondo Finance (ONDO) skyrocketed almost 27% to reach $1.40 after slumping below $1.10 the previous day, according to CoinGecko.

Finally, the native token of Chintai (CHEX), a tokenization platform regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, surged 38% to reach $0.60 after falling below $0.40 on Feb. 3.

Other RWA-focused crypto assets, such as Algorand (ALGO), XDC Network (XDC), Quant (QNT) and Pendle (PENDLE), are also performing better than the wider market at the time of writing.

“Nothing about the market is normal right now, including this rebound,” Pav Hundal, lead analyst with Australia-based crypto platform Swyftx, told Cointelegraph, adding:

“This market rebound gives us a whole new perspective on the altcoin buffet. All of a sudden investors have a larger menu to choose from.”

The RWA tokenization market TVL started to skyrocket in early November, coinciding with the crypto market surge. Since then, it has gained around 26% or roughly $4 billion.

According to RWZ.xyz, private credit makes up the lion’s share of onchain value, almost 70%, followed by US Treasury debts at 21%.

As previously reported by Cointelegraph, Wall Street giants are also betting on the projected $30 trillion RWA tokenization market, according to Haqq Network co-founder Andrey Kuznetsov on Feb. 1.

“Asset tokenization is fundamentally changing financial markets,” said Kuznetsov, adding, “Wall Street titans are sensing the signs and preparing to lead this change.”

Moreover, Eli Cohen, general counsel of the RWA tokenization platform Centrifuge, expects the Trump administration to publically renounce restrictive policies, further encouraging RWA market growth this year.