eToro launches tokenized US stocks on Ethereum: 100 most popular stocks and ETFs traded on-chain.

In the wave of tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), the trading and investment platform eToro has made significant progress. eToro announced plans to launch tokenized US stocks as ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain. According to an announcement released on Tuesday, the upcoming trading will include the 100 most popular US stocks and ETFs, which will be traded as on-chain assets 5 days a week, 24 hours a day. This move not only brings traditional financial assets into the Web3 world but also provides users with unprecedented flexibility and control.

1. eToro's Tokenized Stocks: Flexibility and Control

eToro stated that users will be able to withdraw tokenized stocks from the platform for personal storage or for use in DeFi protocols. A spokesperson confirmed to Cointelegraph: "Yes - this is 100% our goal."

Users can purchase tokenized stocks on eToro, withdraw them to their eToro wallet, then transfer them to their own wallet for use at their discretion - and if they wish, return them to eToro.

Yoni Assia, CEO and co-founder of eToro, stated: "Tokenization removes barriers, bringing transparency and control. It has the potential to achieve financial democratization, making assets more accessible to the public." eToro has been tokenizing real-world assets such as gold and silver since 2019, demonstrating its long-term layout in the RWA field.

2. RWA tokenization is accelerating: The thriving development of the market

eToro's initiative comes as an increasing number of real-world assets are being transferred to the blockchain.

Robinhood's Layout: On June 30, 2025, Robinhood launched a brand new Layer 2 blockchain built on Arbitrum for the tokenization of U.S. stocks. The platform offers over 200 tokenized stocks and ETFs for European investors, along with commission-free trading services available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Backed Finance's xStocks: At the end of June, the Switzerland-based tokenized real estate issuer Backed Finance launched over 60 tokenized stocks across multiple DeFi protocols on ByBit, Kraken, and Solana. These stocks include well-known companies such as Netflix, Meta, Tesla, and Amazon, as well as a cryptocurrency company from a well-known crypto service provider. However, the "xStocks" product has not yet been launched in the United States and other restricted jurisdictions.

RWAXYZ's data shows that tokenized stocks still only account for a small portion of the on-chain real asset market. Currently, the total value of tokenized stocks is $418 million, while the entire RWA market is valued at over $21.3 billion. Despite the small market cap, many experts believe there is still significant growth potential in the industry. At the TokenizeThis conference held in New York, STOKR CEO Arnab Naskar commented, "While the market is difficult to predict, this will definitely be a trillion-dollar market in the future."

Conclusion:

eToro launched tokenized US stocks on Ethereum, marking an important milestone in the RWA tokenization space. This initiative not only provides users with a more convenient and flexible investment channel but will also accelerate the integration of TradFi assets with Blockchain technology. As more and more platforms and institutions join the wave of RWA tokenization, the potential of this trillion-dollar market will gradually be unleashed.