Tokenized Treasuries on Ethereum Reach Record $8 Billion
Tokenized U.S. Treasuries on Ethereum hit $8B AUM, marking a 400%+ increase YoY. This represents institutional capital seeking yield infrastructure beyond speculative crypto assets—a structural shift toward Ethereum as settlement rails for traditional finance.
- Total tokenized treasury market: $8.02B (88% on Ethereum)
- BlackRock's BUIDL leads at $512M AUM
Why Institutional Capital Is Flowing to Ethereum
- Franklin OnChain US Government Money Fund: $410M
- Average yields: 4.5-5.2% vs. 0.1% stablecoin farming
- Ethereum gas consumption by RWA protocols up 340% since Q1
Top Tokenized Treasury Products and Performance
Fed pause narrative + persistent 5%+ risk-free rates creating demand for on-chain yield without crypto exposure. Traditional finance institutions testing Ethereum infrastructure while maintaining regulatory compliance. This flow bypasses exchanges—direct institutional adoption of Ethereum as back-office settlement layer.
- ETH correlation to equities dropping (0.71 to 0.58 30-day)
- Monitor ETH/BTC ratio above 0.038—institutional flows favor Ethereum ecosystem
The narrative shift is subtle but significant: Ethereum transitioning from speculative asset to financial infrastructure. Institutions aren't buying ETH for price appreciation—they're using Ethereum for settlement efficiency.
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