Tokenized equities emerged as a major growth driver in the real-world asset market during the third quarter of 2026. According to ARK Invest’s quarterly DeFi report, tokenized stock values jumped 86% to approximately $3.2 billion, outpacing US Treasury products. The expansion coincided with growing institutional participation and increased trading activity across decentralized exchanges. Major platforms, including Robinhood, Coinbase, and Payward, expanded their involvement in tokenized equity markets during the quarter.