Citi Predicts Tokenized Securities Market Will Reach $5.5 Trillion by 2030

Highlights:

• Tokenized securities could grow from a $17 billion market today to $5.5 trillion by 2030, according to Citi.
• Stablecoins could create $1 trillion in new demand for United States Treasury securities.
• Wall Street firms are expanding blockchain infrastructure to support digital stock funds and Treasury products.

Citi, an American multinational investment bank, said the tokenized securities market could grow to $5.5 trillion by 2030 as Wall Street moves more assets onto blockchain rails. Citi published the forecast in its Tokenization 2030: Wall Street On-Chain report, which examined how traditional financial assets may move on-chain during the next decade.

Citi: Tokenized securities market could reach $5.5T by 2030

Citi said in its Tokenization 2030: Wall Street On-Chain report that the real-world asset tokenization market could grow from $17 billion today to $5.5 trillion by 2030, with estimates ranging from $2.7 trillion to $8.2… pic.twitter.com/OwwUCtPpFW

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The bank said the market currently stands near $17 billion. Citi also estimated the sector could reach $2.7 trillion by 2030 if adoption progresses slowly. However, the bank projected an $8.2 trillion outcome if financial institutions accelerate adoption.

The forecast covers Treasury bills, publicstocks, investment funds, and other financial products that trade through traditional markets. Citi said banks, asset managers, and market operators increasingly use blockchain technology to improve settlement speed and investor access. The report noted that tokenization now extends beyond digital assets and into established financial sectors. Citi also said major financial institutions continue developing blockchain-based versions of traditional investment products.

The bank stated that Wall Street firms increasingly integrate blockchain technology into trading and settlement systems. According to Citi, growing participation from established institutions signals broader commercial adoption. The report added that market operators now view tokenization as part of future capital market infrastructure. Citi said this transition could reshape how investors access and transfer financial assets across global markets.

Tokenized Securities Gain Momentum Through Treasuries and Digital Cash

Citi expects Treasury securities and public equities to account for a large share of future growth. The bank forecast that 10% of the United States Treasury bill market could become tokenized by 2030. Citi said institutions continue exploring blockchain-based settlement systems that support Treasury products. The bank also forecast that 3% of the United States public stock market could move on-chain during the same period.

Retail participation also forms part of Citi’s projection. The bank estimated that a 10% shift by everyday United States investors toward digital trading platforms could create $2.6 trillion in demand for digital stocks. Citi said wider access to blockchain-based markets could encourage more participation from retail investors. As a result, tokenized equities could become one of the largest segments within the sector.

Stablecoins remain another major component of the forecast besides the tokenized securities. Citi estimated that stablecoin growth could generate about $1 trillion in additional demand for United States Treasury securities. The bank explained that stablecoin issuers hold Treasury assets to support their digital tokens. Therefore, growing adoption of stablecoins could increase demand for government debt. Meanwhile, Galaxy Research argued that stablecoins could reach $1.2 trillion in U.S. credits by 2030.

Citi also said stablecoins support faster settlement across tokenized markets. Investors can exchange digital cash for tokenized assets at any time without relying on traditional market schedules. Ryan Rugg, Citi’s global head of digital assets for Treasury and Trade Solutions, previously said tokenization is changing how financial institutions move and settle assets.

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Wall Street Infrastructure Expands to Support Onchain Finance

Several financial infrastructure providers already support the development of the tokenized securities market. Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation announced plans to begin limited production trading of tokenized securities in July. The organization also plans a broader rollout of its tokenized securities platform in October.

DTCC and the Stellar Development Foundation announced today plans to enable the tokenization of DTC‑custodied assets on the @StellarOrg network. This collaboration advances DTCC’s multi chain strategy and expands how traditional assets move across digital ecosystems.… pic.twitter.com/bdeX0JmDGY

— DTCC (@The_DTCC) May 27, 2026

Meanwhile, Nasdaq is developing a framework that would allow companies to issue and trade blockchain-based shares. The exchange operator could introduce the framework as early as 2027. On the other hand, Intercontinental Exchange is exploring tokenized stock initiatives through infrastructure linked to the New York Stock Exchange.

Separately, Standard Chartered forecast that tokenized assets, including stablecoins and real-world assets, could reach $4 trillion by 2028.