Gold-Backed Stablecoins Surge to $4B Market Cap, Tripling in 2025
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- Market Surge: Gold-backed stablecoins have reached nearly $4 billion in market capitalization in 2025, almost tripling since the beginning of the year, reflecting strong investor demand and increased market confidence in digital assets.
- Dominance Consolidation: Two leading tokens control close to 90% of the tokenized gold market, with one token surpassing its rival through supply expansion in 2025, demonstrating its dominant position and influence in the market.
- Price Drivers: Rising gold prices and increasing macroeconomic uncertainty have led a major issuer to become a top global gold holder, driving demand for tokenized bullion and further solidifying its market position.
- Rising Investor Interest: Gold-backed stablecoins enable fractional ownership of physical gold, combining liquidity and transparency through blockchain technology, attracting growing institutional and retail investor interest in this emerging asset class.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
