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Ethereum (ETH), the leading altcoin, is steadily building a reputation as the backbone of global finance. Amid the growing presence of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) in the cryptocurrency space, the Ethereum blockchain has hit an all-time high (ATH).
Institutional adoption fuels $5 billion tokenized asset milestone
As highlighted by Crypto Banter, a notable crypto platform on X, the development signals increased utility of the Ethereum blockchain. Notably, the tokenized assets under management (AUM) hit an ATH of $5 billion as a result of increased adoption by major players.
There has been investor interest from BlackRock, Franklin Templeton and Citi. Financial giants are already piloting tokenization projects that use Ethereum as the base layer.
Tokenized AUM on Ethereum just hit an all-time high...
— Crypto Banter (@crypto_banter) July 7, 2025
Here’s why it matters:
• BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Citi are already experimenting
• Real-world assets are becoming on-chain primitives
• $ETH is winning the base layer for global finance
This isn't a future… pic.twitter.com/fSt1fRaSYN
For instance, BlackRock has launched a tokenized fund, known as the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Fund (BUIDL), on the Ethereum blockchain. In March 2025, the financial giant, in collaboration with Securitize, also unveiled a $1.7 billion treasury fund on the Solana blockchain.
Meanwhile, Franklin Templeton has its own on-chain U.S. Government Money Fund running on Ethereum, just as Citi is working on digital asset custody. These institutions are all using Ethereum infrastructure, which suggests validation of the ecosystem.
Their building activities are behind the surge in AUM, reaching a new peak.
Ethereum’s role as financial infrastructure solidifies
Notably, the decision by institutions to host tokenized RWAs on Ethereum enhances the utility of ETH. It is also boosting its role as a financial infrastructure in the crypto space, placing it as a leader in the sector.
The tokenized finance space has gained traction and is no longer a future concept. With $5 billion already on-chain, the future “is already underway.”
Ethereum’s role in this development is pivotal to the management of the tokenized assets, which could improve not just its credibility but also its long-term value.
As of press time, Ethereum is up by 2.07% and exchanging at $2,550.50. Investors are also active as trading volume has surged by 83.09% to $16.43 billion.