Solana Tokenized RWAs Shatter Records, Surge to $873.3 Million Milestone
Forget the old guard—Solana's tokenized real-world assets just hit a staggering new high.
The New Frontier of Finance
Solana's blockchain isn't just for memecoins and NFTs anymore. The network is rapidly becoming the go-to platform for representing everything from real estate to treasury bills on-chain. This surge to $873.3 million signals a massive vote of confidence from institutional players who are finally waking up to the efficiency gains.
Why This Number Matters
That record figure isn't just a vanity metric. It represents capital seeking higher yields and instant liquidity that traditional finance simply can't provide. The speed and low cost of the Solana network cut through the red tape of legacy systems, allowing assets to move in minutes, not days. It bypasses the traditional gatekeepers—the custodians, transfer agents, and slow-moving settlement layers that take their cut while you wait.
The Cynical Take
Let's be real—Wall Street has been 'exploring blockchain' for a decade with little to show for it beyond PowerPoints and pilot programs. Meanwhile, protocols on chains like Solana are just building and shipping, putting up real numbers while the suits are still in committee meetings deciding on the font for their 'digital asset strategy' whitepaper.
The race to tokenize the world's wealth is on, and the old financial system is looking increasingly like a relic. That $873.3 million is just the opening bid.
The SEC approved six Solana ETFs recently
Ethereum is still the leading blockchain in the tokenization market, with $12.3 billion in RWAs, followed by BNB Chain at $2 billion. Meanwhile, Solana is emerging as a serious contender after a strong December 2025. Capital Markets confirmed: “Entering the new year, regulated and yield-bearing RWAs continue to expand on Solana.”
Ideally, institutional investors are driving the fast rise of RWAs on Solana. With six Solana ETFs approved in October 2025, institutional investors invested $765 million in the asset, marking the wider acceptance of Solana within traditional finance.
Western Union (WU) also took a bold step when it decided to select Solana for its stablecoin remittance platform, which now has 150 million customers and is expected to be deployed in early 2026.
However, despite growing traction across its ecosystem, Solana started 2026 near $125, down from the $190 high it reached in January 2025. Its price is also down 57% from its all-time high of $293.30 in early 2025. Nonetheless, the network has maintained a position of dominance above peers, producing $110 million in onchain app revenue over the past 30 days, far surpassing ethereum and Hyperledger.
Bitwise says Solana will stand out if the CLARITY Act is approved
Crypto index fund manager Bitwise predicts Solana will hit a new record high if the CLARITY Act is approved in the US in 2026. It explained that the bill’s passage would spark a surge in overall crypto tokenization, with Solana standing out as a major beneficiary.
It remarked, “We’re bullish on Ethereum and Solana. Really bullish. Primarily because we think stablecoins and tokenization are megatrends, and Ethereum and Solana are likely to be the biggest beneficiaries of that growth.”
Galaxy Research also expects Solana’s Internet Capital Markets to hit $2 billion in 2026, up from $750 million, as the U.S. prepares for over 50 new spot altcoin ETF launches. ONDO Finance, a leader in the RWA space, achieved $2 billion in 2025 trading volume and plans to launch on Solana in 2026, with SEC approval and European expansion already under its belt.
Earlier this month, Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge, told CNBC that Solana is well-positioned to become a standard for tokenized assets in the industry. He still believes that tokenization will power the next phase of digital finance on fast, low-cost blockchain networks, adding that Solana’s unique technical features will make it a top choice for developers.
Big names like BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Fidelity getting involved with the Solana blockchain only emphasize the rising influence of the network and tokenization in traditional finance. These collaborations are set to strengthen capital inflows and credibility next year.
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