CoinGecko reports that tokenized stocks have become the fastest‑growing crypto coin category between January 2024 and May 2026, drawing heightened attention from investors seeking blockchain‑based exposure to equities.
Tokenized Stocks Surge
The category expanded by an astonishing 3,314.3%, climbing from just 14 listed coins at the start of 2024 to 478 by May 2026. This explosive growth signals that market participants view tokenized stocks as a bridge between traditional equity pricing and crypto volatility. Investors now monitor price fluctuations of these tokens as a proxy for broader market sentiment.
Real‑World Asset Tokenization Expands
Real‑World Assets (RWA) followed closely, increasing by 1,903.1% as the number of coins rose from 64 to 1,282 during the same interval. The acceleration became especially pronounced after late 2024, when blockchain projects intensified efforts to digitize tangible assets. This trend underscores investors’ appetite for crypto‑driven representations of physical commodities and property.
Other Rapidly Growing Segments
DeFi retained its position as the largest non‑meme crypto category, with listed coins swelling from 549 to 2,328—a 324.0% rise. AI‑related tokens surged to become the platform’s second‑largest category, jumping from 145 to 1,798 coins, a 1,140.0% increase that eclipsed the previously dominant GameFi sector. GameFi still posted solid growth of nearly 263%, ending the period with 1,