APAC Investors Flock to Tokenized Assets as Diversification Drives Growth
APAC investors have adopted tokenized assets at an unprecedented rate, with 68% already holding them and another 12% evaluating exposure. This marks a significant shift from cautious curiosity to active portfolio building, according to a recent report by Sygnum Singapore.
The majority of respondents favor tokenized equities, with 66% preferring this asset class over tokenized treasuries at 44%. The main reason for investing in tokenized real-world assets is diversification, cited by 72% of respondents. Nearly half expect 15% to 30% of capital markets to shift on-chain within three to five years, implying a nominal value of roughly $40 trillion.
Custody preferences split along investor type, with professional investors favoring third-party qualified custodians and HNWIs showing a more even spread. Public blockchains hold an edge for liquidity and interoperability, with 42% of HNWIs preferring public chains like Ethereum and Solana. Investor sentiment on the pace of tokenization is bullish, with over half expecting at least 15% of capital markets to migrate on-chain within three to five years.