ChainCatcher report: Bitfinex has released a report indicating that tokenized commodities are transitioning from early experiments to real-world applications, representing a significant reimagining of real-world assets (RWA) on blockchain. At their core, these developments are not about creating new demand, but about reshaping existing market infrastructure. Data shows that the total market capitalization of tokenized commodities has reached approximately $7 billion, growing nearly 600% since early 2025. Key participants currently include crypto-native investors and high-net-worth individuals. Amid increasing geopolitical volatility, tokenization is enhancing asset liquidity and flexibility in risk management. Gold remains the primary entry point, with Tether Gold accounting for nearly 40% of the market share. The report notes that on-chain gold offers real-time transferability and global auditability, making it more suitable than physical gold as collateral and enabling it to overcome traditional trading hours and settlement constraints. Beyond gold, tokenized commodities have expanded into oil, natural gas, and agricultural products—soybeans and soybean oil each have market sizes of approximately $400 million, while green financing-related exposure totals around $850 million, demonstrating strong potential for cross-commodity expansion. Additionally, blockchain’s traceability enhances supply chain transparency, meeting regulatory and ESG requirements. Bitfinex believes that the future focus of tokenization will shift from precious metals to industrial commodities such as copper and oil, driving a transition from “product innovation” to “market infrastructure upgrade” through improved collateral efficiency, faster asset circulation, and greater transparency.
Bitfinex Report: Tokenized Commodities Market Exceeds $7 Billion as Infrastructure Upgrades Accelerate
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Market news reports that the tokenized commodities market has reached $7 billion, a nearly 600% increase since early 2025, according to Bitfinex. Gold leads the sector, with Tether Gold accounting for 40% of the market. Soybeans and soy oil each reached $400 million. Blockchain enhances supply chain transparency and aligns with ESG standards. Bitcoin market news also highlights rising interest in tokenized oil and copper, as the market increasingly shifts toward industrial assets. Infrastructure upgrades are accelerating to support this growth.
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