Deutsche Bank sees tokenised assets market reaching $4 trillion by 2035

Deutsche Bank forecasts the tokenised assets market, excluding stablecoins, to grow to $3-$4 trillion by 2035, up from $25 billion last year. The market has grown to $39 billion this year, with US government debt being the largest segment. BlackRock leads in tokenised Treasuries. The report highlights upcoming tokenisation services by DTCC and NYSE, but notes regulatory hurdles and risks.

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Published Sep 24, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The report provides a macro‑level view of tokenisation growth, with limited direct effect on DB's valuation.

02

Market read

Highlights emerging tokenised asset market, relevant for fintech, blockchain, and regulatory stakeholders.

03

What to watch

Potential impact of future US Digital Asset Market Clarity Act decisions and adoption rates of tokenised platforms.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: report released today

Background

Deutsche Bank's research institute released a new report projecting rapid expansion of tokenised financial assets.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Deutsche Bank's research report forecasts the tokenised assets market to reach $3‑4 trillion by 2035.

Expected impact

Minimal short‑term impact on DB stock.

Evidence & confidence

DB is the source of the report; the content is informational rather than a corporate event.

Market effects

Signals strong growth outlook for tokenisation services, benefiting fintech and blockchain infrastructure firms.

Highlights US dominance in tokenised Treasuries, with potential spillover to European markets.

Sets a benchmark for global tokenised asset market size, influencing investor sentiment worldwide.

Counterpoint

Skeptics may argue regulatory delays and thin secondary markets will curb growth, limiting near‑term upside.

Key entities

  • Deutsche Bank

    Issuer of the report and subject of the article.

  • DTCC

    Launching tokenisation service for US securities.

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