Tokenized stock transfer volume climbed more than 415% over the 30 days ending Aug. 29, reaching $29.5 billion as Coinbase brought four equity tokens to Base.
Summary
- Tokenized stock transfer volume increased 415% over 30 days, reaching $29.5 billion, RWA.xyz data showed.
- Monthly active addresses rose 209% to 1.3 million as onchain equity activity accelerated sharply globally.
- Coinbase launched four initial tokenized stocks on Base, each backed one-for-one by an underlying share.
- Coinbase currently restricts Base stock tokens to eligible non-U.S. users under Regulation S offering rules.
- Onchain tokenized stock value reached $2.54 billion, rising about 637% from one year earlier overall.
Data from RWA.xyz also showed that monthly active addresses increased more than 209% to approximately 1.3 million. The number of holders rose 167% to 2.36 million during the same period.
The total distributed value of tokenized stocks increased at a much slower rate. It rose 1.45% over 30 days to $2.54 billion. However, that figure was about 637% above the $344 million recorded one year earlier.
Transfer volume measures the value moved between blockchain addresses. It does not necessarily represent purchases and sales by separate investors. Automated transfers, collateral movements and repeated activity between decentralized applications can also raise the figure.
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Tokenized stock activity outpaces market value growth
The difference between transfer volume and distributed value shows that existing stock tokens are circulating more frequently. The $29.5 billion monthly figure was more than 11 times the sector’s $2.54 billion onchain value.
RWA.xyz ranked Securitize Corp. as the largest individual tokenized stock at approximately $163 million. Strategy PP Variable xStock followed at $136 million, while an Ondo-tokenized Circle Internet Group product held about $109 million.
Ondo led the platform rankings with $842.8 million in distributed value. Kraken’s xStocks followed with $609.3 million, while Binance’s bStocks held $599.9 million. Together, the three platforms represented roughly 81% of the tracked market.
The address and holder figures indicate broader onchain participation. Still, blockchain addresses do not always equal individual investors. One person or institution can control several wallets, while custodial platforms may use one address for many customers.
Coinbase tokenized stocks go live on Base
Coinbase launched tokenized versions of Nvidia, Meta, Apple and Alphabet shares on Base on Aug. 24. The products trade under the NVDAc, METAc, AAPLc and GOOGLc tickers using Coinbase’s B20 token standard.
According to the official Base announcement, the products can trade continuously through onchain markets and sit inside self-custody wallets. Supported decentralized applications can also integrate them into exchanges, lending markets and other financial products.
Coinbase Onchain SPV Ltd., a company incorporated in Abu Dhabi Global Market, issues the securities. Each token initially represents a beneficial interest in one underlying share held through a segregated custody account.
Alpaca Securities acts as the broker and custodian responsible for purchasing and holding the underlying stocks. Alpaca is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and belongs to FINRA and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation.
Base describes the products as “real shares” held one-for-one by a regulated custodian. However, the product prospectus distinguishes beneficial ownership from direct registration on the listed company’s shareholder records.
As crypto.news reported after the launch, verified holders may submit voting instructions. The issuer’s ability to act on those instructions remains subject to legal, operational and timing restrictions.
Base integrations expand beyond continuous trading
The B20 tokens can interact with supported Base applications. Aerodrome provides decentralized liquidity, while protocols including Aave, Morpho and Euler support or plan lending functions.
Chainlink also launched price feeds for the four assets. The feeds combine the underlying stock price with a Coinbase-provided multiplier that accounts for changes in the amount of equity represented by each token.
The data can help lending protocols calculate borrowing limits, collateral health and liquidations. As crypto.news reported in related coverage, each protocol remains responsible for setting its risk parameters.
Continuous trading creates additional risks. Token prices may move during weekends and outside regular Nasdaq or New York Stock Exchange sessions, when the underlying shares are not trading. Lower liquidity during those periods could produce wider price differences.
Corporate distributions also work differently from a conventional brokerage account. The issuer generally reinvests dividends into additional underlying shares after fees and applicable U.S. withholding taxes. This process changes the deposit ratio rather than delivering cash directly to tokenholders.
U.S. investors remain excluded from the offering
Coinbase limits the Base products to eligible non-U.S. users. The tokenized securities have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act or approved for sale to U.S. persons.
The offering relies on Regulation S, which covers certain securities transactions outside the United States. Users who acquire tokens through decentralized markets must still complete the issuer’s compliance process before accessing redemption and voting functions.
Unverified holders cannot redeem tokens for shares, U.S. dollars or accepted stablecoins. Verified redemptions carry a 0.05% fee and remain subject to identity, sanctions and anti-money laundering checks.
Coinbase said “more stocks are coming,” but it has not published a complete launch schedule. Any additional products will remain subject to regulatory approval and separate prospectus disclosures.
Meanwhile, Bitwise has introduced three automated models using Coinbase tokenized stocks. The portfolios cover large technology companies, robotics and artificial intelligence. Crypto.news previously reported that the products charge a 0.15% methodology fee and remain unavailable to U.S. persons.
