Stellar blockchain tops $3 billion in tokenized real‑world assets as crypto market stays volatile

Bitcoin has entered a deep downtrend, with the price down about 28% since the start of 2026 and realized volatility at a historic low of 43 on a 365‑day basis. Analysts note that while the July rebound was modest, the overall market remains bearish, prompting retail investors to favour systematic accumulation plans (PAC) that limited losses compared with a single lump‑sum investment.

Meanwhile, the Stellar network has surpassed $3 billion in on‑chain real‑world assets, according to the RWA Foundation. Stellar leads the niche of tokenized active investment strategies with $620 million, well ahead of Ethereum’s $342.9 million in the same segment. The milestone highlights a shift in institutional tokenization toward faster, lower‑cost blockchains and suggests a more diversified competitive landscape for real‑asset tokenization.