Tokenized Stocks Could Grow 250x by 2028, Standard Chartered Highlights Arbitrum's Strength

The tokenized stocks market could expand approximately 250 times larger by 2028 compared to current levels, according to a forecast. Standard Chartered evaluated Arbitrum (ARB) as a network with strengths in moving traditional financial institution assets and operations onto the blockchain during this process.

In its latest research report released on September 15, Standard Chartered projected that by 2028, the tokenized stocks market could grow to about 250 times its current size. As traditional financial institutions review tokenized stocks and other real-world assets (RWA), blockchain infrastructure can support the on-chain transition of existing financial systems.

Arbitrum was mentioned as a network with strengths during this transition, with Standard Chartered assessing that Arbitrum's business model could assist in moving traditional finance assets and operations to an on-chain environment. Tokenized stocks represent economic value of shares through blockchain-based tokens, enabling implementation of trading and payment structures for existing financial products on the blockchain, though legal and revenue rights may vary depending on product structure.

The market size remains relatively small. Block later reported the tokenized stocks market size at approximately $2.9 billion (about 3.9063 trillion KRW) in early September. Tokenized stock structures vary based on issuing entities, custody methods, and rights granted to investors. It's important to distinguish between tokens issued after holding actual shares versus synthetic products linked to share prices.

For domestic investors, tokenized stocks require balancing accessibility with rights protection. The publication previously reported that tokenized stocks holders increased to 1.31 million, with monthly transfer volumes rising by 179%. While these figures indicate expanding market activity, the intersection of investor rights protection and domestic regulatory frameworks may vary depending on product structure and sales regions.

Specifically, verifying whether token holders actually possess dividend, voting, and redemption rights is crucial. Standard Chartered's 250x projection is an estimate within its research report; it does not confirm the actual asset scale to be transferred via Arbitrum or financial institution adoption outcomes.