Tokenized Gold Market Grows 177% in 2025, Adding 115,000 New Wallets
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 14 2026- Market Capitalization Surge: The tokenized gold market capitalization soared from approximately $1.6 billion to $4.4 billion in 2025, marking a 177% increase, positioning it as one of the fastest-growing asset classes in real-world assets, indicating strong investor interest in digital gold.
- Holder Count Explosion: Over the past year, the number of tokenized gold holders nearly tripled, with more than 115,000 new wallets added, reflecting a significant increase in market participants that further enhances liquidity in this asset class.
- Record Trading Volume: Tokenized gold recorded about $178 billion in trading volume in 2025, with quarterly volumes peaking above $126 billion in Q4, making it the second-largest gold investment product globally by trading volume, trailing only SPDR Gold Shares, showcasing the market's vibrancy.
- Structural Market Shift: The report highlights that the rapid growth of tokenized gold indicates a structural shift where incremental gold trading liquidity is increasingly forming on-chain rather than in traditional products, a trend that could reshape the future landscape of gold investments.
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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.
