The number of blockchain addresses holding tokenized equities has climbed to a record 759,000, as investors increasingly shift stock exposure to markets that remain open beyond U.S. exchange hours.

The holder count rose 92% over the past 30 days and 522% since the beginning of 2026, fueled by new tokenized-stock platforms, broader asset coverage, and demand for around-the-clock trading. The growth places tokenized equities alongside tokenized U.S. Treasuries and bonds as one of the fastest-expanding segments of the broader real-world-asset tokenization market.

The metric tracks on-chain addresses rather than verified individual investors, meaning a single trader may control multiple wallets. Even so, it reflects the rapid expansion of equity-linked tokens beyond the smaller cohort of crypto-native funds and institutional users that defined the market's earlier phase.

Chip and Memory Stocks Drive Activity

Semiconductor and memory stocks have become some of the most actively traded tokenized assets, as notable price moves in Nvidia, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and other chip names pull equity volatility into blockchain markets.

Tokenized products let eligible users maintain exposure during evenings, weekends, and market holidays, though their ownership rights, backing, and redemption terms vary depending on the issuer.

Jupiter Reports 360% Surge in Off-Hours Volume

Jupiter reported a 360% year-to-date increase in monthly tokenized-equity volume executed outside regular market hours. More than 65% of the platform's stock-token activity now takes place when the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange are closed.

The growth follows the launch of a regulated Solana-based trading stack from Securitize, Jump Trading, and Jupiter. Securitize provides securities issuance, transfer-agent, and compliance infrastructure; Jump supplies liquidity; and Jupiter routes trades through its on-chain interface. Solana's selection reflects intensifying competition among blockchains for tokenization volume, a space where Ethereum has held the largest share through products including BlackRock's BUIDL tokenized treasury fund.

It is important to note that continuous access does not make tokenized shares identical to common stock held through a conventional brokerage. Some products grant legally recognized ownership, while others offer only economic exposure via debt instruments, derivatives, or special-purpose vehicles. Dividend treatment, voting rights, transfer restrictions, and redemption access all depend on each product's legal structure.

Tokenized equities are also expanding beyond spot trading. Kraken now accepts selected xStocks as collateral for leveraged positions, while derivatives venues have launched perpetual contracts tied to both public and private companies.

BNY Moves Fund Ownership Records On-Chain

Traditional financial institutions are concurrently building infrastructure for blockchain-native securities. BNY launched global Digital Transfer Agency capabilities on Wednesday, placing legally recognized fund ownership and transaction records directly on public blockchains.

Baillie Gifford is using the system for BAGEY, the first publicly available, fully native U.K.-regulated tokenized fund. BNY Investments Dreyfus plans to issue BLIQUID money-market fund tokens, while BlackRock is expected to launch BSTBL, a tokenized share class designed for stablecoin reserve managers.

The rollout follows a DTCC trial involving JPMorgan, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and nearly 40 other institutions, covering tokenized stocks, ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries. The participation of the U.S. central securities depository signals that tokenization is reaching the settlement and clearing layer that underpins conventional equity markets, not just standalone crypto platforms.

BNY's service will initially operate with selected U.S. and U.K. clients, supporting both fiat and stablecoin subscriptions, redemptions, and peer-to-peer transfers. The bank services approximately $8.6 trillion across 7.6 million investor accounts.