Tokenized gold trading volume hits $90.7B in Q1 2026, surpassing entire 2025 total
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Tokenized gold trading volume reached $90.7 billion in Q1 2026, exceeding the total volume recorded throughout the entire year of 2025.Summary
Tokenized gold trading volume surged to $90.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing the $84.6 billion total from 2025. This rapid growth, driven by the advantages of 24/7 trading and instant settlement over traditional ETFs, has increased the market capitalization to $15 billion. While the sector is dominated by Paxos and Tether, analysts warn that such concentration presents potential regulatory and operational risks despite the asset's growing appeal as a streamlined alternative to physical gold.
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