BTCC records $29B in tokenized RWA futures trading volume in Q2, Q3
BTCC, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, reported $29.2 billion USDT in trading volume for its tokenized real-world asset (RWA) futures during Q2 and Q3 of 2025, reflecting the growing interest in on-chain versions of traditional financial instruments. The platform saw high activity in futures tied to assets like gold, major US stock indices, and large-cap equities, with top-traded contracts including the S&P 500, Dow Jones, Tesla, and NVIDIA. BTCC offers over 50 tokenized futures products with leverage up to 150x for metals and 20x for equities, using USDT as collateral. Tokenized RWAs allow blockchain-based exposure to traditional assets, showcasing significant growth in the digital asset market as institutions and traders adopt these products. Peter Lee, BTCC’s CMO, highlighted the platform’s role in bridging traditional assets with crypto-native settlement.
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BTCC Reports Significant Trading Volume in Tokenized RWAs
BTCC, one of the world’s longest-running cryptocurrency exchanges, reported a total trading volume of $29.2 billion USDT from its tokenized real-world asset (RWA) futures during the second and third quarters of 2025. The figures demonstrate a growing interest in on-chain versions of traditional financial instruments, as the overall RWA market surpasses $30 billion in total value.
Most Actively Traded Contracts in 2025
According to BTCC’s internal data, tokenized futures tied to gold, major US stock indices, and large-cap equities were among the most actively traded contracts during the period. Specifically, the exchange recorded $16.4 billion in RWA futures volume in the second quarter and $12.8 billion in the third quarter. The most-traded contracts included gold, the S&P 500, Dow Jones, NASDAQ-100, Tesla, NVIDIA, Apple, Coinbase, and Circle Internet Group.
BTCC's Tokenized Futures Products and Leverage Offering
BTCC currently supports over 50 tokenized futures products, enabling traders to buy and sell a variety of equities, commodities, indices, and forex pairs by using USDT as collateral. The platform also offers leverage options of up to 150x for precious metals and up to 20x for equity-based futures, allowing for greater flexibility and amplified trading opportunities.
Insights from BTCC’s Chief Marketing Officer
“Cross-market participation in RWA products is expanding faster than anyone expected,” said Peter Lee, Chief Marketing Officer at BTCC. “With more institutions exploring tokenized exposure to equities, commodities, and indices, BTCC’s RWA futures platform bridges familiar assets with crypto-native settlement – bringing institutional-grade efficiency to both sides of the market.”
What Are Tokenized RWAs?
Tokenized RWAs are blockchain-based representations of traditional assets such as equities, commodities, and treasuries. These tokenized assets allow traders to gain exposure to off-chain markets through on-chain settlement and collateral mechanisms, blending the advantages of both traditional finance and digital asset markets. This innovative sector has quickly become one of the fastest-growing segments in digital assets.
BTCC’s Role in Developing the Tokenized RWA Sector
While most tokenization efforts have historically centered around debt and fund products, BTCC’s focus on futures-based RWAs underscores growing interest from derivatives traders in this emerging market. Exchanges and financial institutions alike are increasingly building tokenization infrastructure to cater to both institutional and retail participants, further propelling the expansion of the RWA sector.