RWA Trading Volumes Soar 220% in 2026 Amid Tokenization Boom

RWA trading volumes surged in 2026, driven by a boom in tokenization. According to CoinShares and Token Terminal, RWA spot trading volumes jumped 220% from Q2 2025 to Q2 2026.

This growth is not isolated; RWA deposits across lending platforms and decentralized exchanges increased from $2.3 billion to $7.4 billion during the same period. Total DeFi deposits declined by about 15%, highlighting a broader shift in how tokenized assets are being used.

The report found that nearly 70% of RWA deposits now sit on Ethereum-based lending venues, where liquidity remains concentrated. This infrastructure has deepened around demand for yield-bearing products, giving investors an additional capital-efficiency advantage.