Tokenized stocks hit $3.96 billion in weekend DEX volume, up 106x since November
Key Summary
Tokenized stocks reached a weekend trading volume of $3.96 billion on decentralized exchanges in September, a 106x increase from November. This represents a significant growth, with over $1 billion in weekend volume, comparable to regular trading days. Tokenized stocks, which track traditional shares, have seen their active market capitalization reach $4 billion in September 2026, a 314% year-to-date increase. The total value locked for tokenized equities rose from $21.6 million in January to $289 million by September. Monthly trading volume estimates ranged between $7.9 billion and $18 billion, with year-over-year growth ranging from 10,000% to 30,000%.
The surge in tokenized stock trading on DEXs highlights a shift towards decentralized finance, challenging traditional market structures.