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- IAFs surged 47% to $1.74B in 30 days.
- Centrifuge leads with $704M market cap, holding 40.4% share.
- Ethereum hosts over half of the tokenized IAF market, confirming dominance.
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Tokenized institutional alternative funds (IAFs) have witnessed a dramatic surge in the last 30 days, reaching a total market value of $1.74 billion, according to RWA.xyz, a leading tracker of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. This growth signals strong investor interest in blockchain-based alternatives to traditional financial instruments.
Centrifuge Leads the IAF Market Boom
Centrifuge has been the standout performer, expanding its market capitalization by a staggering 252% to $704 million. This growth represents a 40.4% market share of all tokenized IAFs, cementing its dominance in the sector. In addition to IAFs, Centrifuge holds nearly $400 million in tokenized US Treasury products, pushing its total value locked (TVL) over the $1 billion milestone. This achievement aligns Centrifuge with major players like BlackRock’s BUIDL fund and Ondo Finance, which has also surpassed the $1 billion RWA milestone.
Securitize follows closely with $652 million across 14 tokenized IAFs, making up 37.5% of the market. Other notable protocols include Superstate with $206 million and OnRe at $102 million in fund value. Except for Libre Capital, all major protocols reported positive growth in the past month.
Understanding Institutional Alternative Funds
Institutional alternative funds are professionally managed investment vehicles that invest in non-traditional assets such as private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, infrastructure, and real estate. Tokenization allows these funds to operate on blockchain networks, offering faster settlements, wider investor access, and enhanced transparency.
While tokenized IAFs saw significant value growth, RWA.xyz data indicates that monthly active addresses dropped by over 50% to 21,867. Meanwhile, the number of holders increased by 13.5% to 114,922. This trend suggests consolidation by institutional investors, coupled with growing long-term interest from new investors.
Ethereum Remains the Top Blockchain for IAFs
Ethereum continues to dominate the tokenized IAF market, hosting $1 billion in value—over half of the entire sector. Mantle and ZKsync Era follow with $218.8 million and $214.8 million, respectively, while Solana accounts for $135.2 million. Smaller networks like Plume and Avalanche hold $59.2 million and $41.2 million.
The surge in tokenized institutional alternative funds reflects both rising adoption of blockchain-based investment solutions and growing confidence among institutional investors. Ethereum’s dominance underscores its role as the primary network for complex financial assets, while leading protocols like Centrifuge and Securitize continue to shape the future of RWA tokenization.
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Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses
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