Tokenized Equities Market Surpasses $2 Billion

The tokenized equities market has grown rapidly in 2026, reaching a market capitalization of nearly $2 billion. According to research from DeFiLlama, this represents a 140% increase since the beginning of the year.

DeFiLlama's report compares various platforms offering tokenized stocks, examining their infrastructure and execution quality. Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), topped the rankings in several categories, including trading efficiency and liquidity.

The study highlights the importance of execution quality as the market matures. Researchers argue that deep liquidity and tight spreads can reduce trading costs and improve price discovery for investors.