Ethereum Just Hit $6 Billion in Tokenized Assets

According to data from Token Terminal, over $6 billion worth of tokenized assets now live on the Ethereum blockchain. That’s not theoretical DeFi liquidity, but real-world funds, from some powerful names in global finance.

BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and others lead the way

BlackRock now holds the largest share of tokenized assets on Ethereum . Close behind are Franklin Templeton, WisdomTree, Superstate, Apollo, and Ondo Finance.

Franklin Templeton has focused on tokenizing parts of its U.S. Government Money Fund, while WisdomTree built app-accessible funds designed for on-chain interaction. Superstate and Apollo may be smaller contributors, but their consistent flows suggest real conviction in Ethereum’s infrastructure.

Together, these six players account for the bulk of the $6B figure . That kind of adoption shows a clear shift. Ethereum is becoming serious financial infrastructure.

From pilot to platform

Adoption didn’t happen overnight. Institutional tokenization started slowly in mid-2023, accelerated in 2024, and then exploded in early 2025. January marked a vertical jump in token issuance, largely driven by BlackRock and Franklin Templeton ramping up activity.

The shift seems to be driven by settlement speed, cost savings, and auditable transparency.
On-chain trades can settle in seconds instead of days. There’s less paperwork, fewer middlemen, and better reporting. Exactly what institutional capital has wanted for years.

Growing pains

While institutions are onboarding, the network still faces the usual challenges: scaling, gas fees, and regulation.

If fees spike again, it could push firms toward private chains or Ethereum competitors like Solana and Avalanche. Some are already exploring multi-chain or hybrid models.

Regulation is another unknown. U.S., European, and Asian regulators haven’t set clear rules for tokenized funds. A crackdown in one region could shift activity elsewhere, or stall adoption altogether.

The bigger picture

The $6B milestone shows clearly that tokenization is no longer experimental. Ethereum has become the go-to platform for institutional fund tokenization. And while it’s leading for now, the coming year will bring intense pressure from faster, cheaper, and more tailored blockchain platforms.

Ethereum’s head start does matter, though. With the biggest asset managers already committed, the foundation is set. If scalability and regulatory clarity improve, we could see new fund types, cross-border liquidity pools, and fully on-chain asset management models emerge at scale.