The latest Acuiti report, From Bullion to Blockchain, signals a pivotal shift: tokenized gold is no longer just a proof-of-concept—it’s becoming a serious contender in the institutional finance stack. As firms search for resilient, liquid forms of collateral, tokenized Real World Assets —led by gold—are moving into the mainstream.
1. Collateral Evolution: Tokenized RWAs are gaining traction for use in derivatives trading, with commodities (69%), especially precious metals, topping the list of most promising collateral types.
2. Growing Institutional Interest: While only 4% of firms are actively using tokenized collateral today, 86% are either exploring or planning to adopt these assets in the near term.
3. Efficiency & Liquidity Gains: Respondents identified faster settlement, lower capital requirements, and diversification of collateral pools as key benefits to tokenized collateral strategies.