Tokenized equity platform xStocks has reached $1 billion in onchain market capitalization, according to the report, representing growth of 802.5% over the past year. The expansion reflects a transmission channel running from crypto-native infrastructure into traditional equity exposure, as tokenized shares let holders trade stock-linked tokens on blockchain rails around the clock and settle outside conventional market hours. Exposure is concentrated in platforms and issuers that custody the underlying shares, in liquidity providers on decentralized venues, and in broker-dealers and custodians whose settlement workflows could be pressured if tokenized volumes continue to shift from traditional channels. The next data points traders will watch are onchain supply and trading volume trends for xStocks-linked tokens, alongside any regulatory guidance from securities authorities on the legal status of tokenized equity.
xStocks tokenized stocks hit $1B in onchain market cap, up 802.5% in a year
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