- Spot trading volume of tokenized stocks on Bitget has passed the $1 billion milestone.
- Bitget’s “universal exchange” has become the preferred place to trade tokenized versions of gold and silver during a record year for precious metals.
- Traditional financial and cryptocurrency mainstays such as Nasdaq, Coinbase, and Ondo continue to increase their exposure to tokenization.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget, which bills itself as the world’s largest universal exchange, announced that the cumulative spot trading volume of tokenized stocks on its platform has exceeded $1 billion.
Most of the growth occurred in December 2025, with the platform recording approximately 95% of its total volume for the year.
Gold and silver have also emerged as key catalysts for this growth, with prices rising to new highs in traditional markets and traders flocking to tokenized versions of popular ETFs on BitGet’s platform.
IAUon, the tokenized version of the iShares Gold Trust ETF, saw its volume increase by 4,904% in two weeks, while SLVon, which is linked to the iShares Silver Trust, recorded a 3,729% increase over the same period.
Bitget’s “Universal Exchange” reaches peak popularity
“Reaching $1 billion in cumulative trading volume in tokenized stocks reflects a tectonic shift in the way users around the world want to access markets,” Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said in a statement accompanying the announcement.
He also added that there is demand for on-chain equities and a growing “appetite for assets like gold and commodities that trade with the same speed, transparency, and global reach as cryptocurrencies.”
Traditional brokerage firms require an account application and verification process, operate within set time frames, and have off-periods.
Platforms like Bitget, on the other hand, allow users to trade tokenized stocks around the clock using the USDT stablecoin. The exchange currently has over 100 such tokens listed, ranging from tech giants like Apple, Tesla, Nvidia and Alphabet to commodity ETFs.
In terms of general size, the tokenized stock market has also experienced significant growth, with total capital reaching $1.2 billion, according to December statistics.
Total tokenized products are approaching $4 billion, with Tether Gold and Paxos accounting for the largest share.
Traditional finance is moving on-chain
Nasdaq has filed a notification of interest with U.S. regulators to offer tokenized shares.
Ondo Finance is preparing to launch Solana-based, while Coinbase is expanding beyond cryptocurrencies into equities, meaning the market will increasingly offer these types of products to users.
As of December 29th, tokenized silver products recorded a 12x increase in monthly transfer volume and tripled the number of holders in 30 days.
Traders move to always-on markets
The appeal of continuous trading is most apparent during periods of volatility. If news is announced outside of business hours in New York or London, traditional stockholders must wait until the market opens.
Tokenized stock traders can react instantly and change positions as events unfold. This has proven valuable during recent commodity market fluctuations, where traders in Asia and Europe have been able to adjust their exposure to gold and silver in real time.
Founded in 2018, Bitget currently has over 120 million users worldwide. The company positions itself at the intersection of cryptocurrencies and traditional finance, securing partnerships with Spain’s La Liga soccer league and MotoGP racing.
Last month, Cryptopolitan reported a collaboration with UNICEF, aiming to provide blockchain education to 1.1 million people within the next two years.
Traditional brokerages offer regulatory protection and an established infrastructure. Blockchain-based alternatives promise speed, accessibility, and low barriers to entry. For now, both worlds appear to be merging, with platforms like Bitget acting as a bridge between established finance and emerging digital rails.
