October 6th 2026, 2:00 PM
DeFi Market Disappoints as Tokenized Stocks Boom
Key Summary
Tokenized stocks saw a 395% year-on-year increase in value, with total on-chain value rising from $640 million to $3.16 billion. However, most tokens are not being used in DeFi, with only 2.6% being used as lending collateral. Traders prefer perpetual contracts over lending or borrowing, and ownership remains a concern due to indirect token ownership.
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Market & Token Impact
Tokenized stocks are a growing market, with the total on-chain value rising from $640 million to $3.16 billion. However, the growth is largely driven by perpetual contracts, with only a small percentage being used as lending collateral. This suggests that traders are more interested in derivatives than in lending or borrowing against the actual assets.Broader Context & What's Next
Regulation is also developing differently across regions. The US is moving through SEC exemptions and staff guidance, while Hong Kong, South Korea, and Abu Dhabi Global Market are taking more regulator-led approaches. Hong Kong has already allowed 24/7 secondary trading for tokenized funds on licensed platforms. South Korea is taking a slower route, with wider tokenized-stock access expected after a second phase following its February 2027 registry launch.Market Trends
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