Hey folks, if you've been keeping an eye on the wild world of real-world assets (RWAs) in crypto, you've probably noticed tokenized stocks heating up like a bull run in summer. These aren't your grandma's shares—they're blockchain versions of big-name equities, letting you trade fractional ownership of companies like Tesla or Nvidia right on decentralized exchanges. No brokers, no borders, just pure DeFi magic.
Token Terminal, the go-to data wizards for on-chain metrics, just dropped a bombshell chart that's got everyone buzzing. Posted on December 7, 2025, this snapshot of the top 20 tokenized stocks by market cap shows some jaw-dropping 30-day gains. We're talking triple-digit surges in a sector that's bridging TradFi and crypto faster than you can say "smart contract."
Let's break it down like a meme stock frenzy—starting with the undisputed champ.
Circle's CRCLX: The New Kid Crushing It
Kicking off the list is CRCLX from Circle, clocking in at a whopping $25.4 million market cap. That's not just a number; it's an 187.5% rocket ride over the last 30 days. For the uninitiated, Circle is the powerhouse behind USDC, the stablecoin that's basically the USD of crypto. Tokenizing their own stock? Genius move. It screams institutional adoption, and if you're into RWAs, this is your "buy the dip" signal (or in this case, buy the surge).
Why the hype? Tokenized stocks like CRCLX let retail investors dip into private equity vibes without the VC gatekeeping. Picture owning a slice of Circle's growth story—stablecoins are exploding, and so is their valuation.
Tech Titans Tokenized: Tesla and Nvidia Steal the Show
Sliding into second is VTIX, another backed-finance play in tokenized stocks, with $3.2 million and a slick 113.9% jump. But the real fireworks? TSLAX at #7, repping Tesla with $48.8 million and 54.5% growth. Elon Musk's electric dream on the blockchain—who wouldn't FOMO into that?
Don't sleep on NVDX either (#12, $21.3 million, 20.0% up). Nvidia's AI chips are the backbone of everything from ChatGPT to crypto mining rigs. Tokenizing NVDA means you're betting on the silicon gold rush, all while earning yields in DeFi protocols.
And Google's GOOGLX? Sitting pretty at #15 with $16.2 million and 15.0% gains. Search giant goes on-chain—it's like if Alphabet decided to moonshot its own shares.
The Full Top 20 Breakdown
Here's the cream of the crop, straight from Token Terminal's data. I've pulled the key stats so you can spot the sleepers and leaders:
| Rank | Asset | Issuer Category | Market Cap | 30D Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRCLX | Backed Finance | $25.4M | +187.5% |
| 2 | VTIX | Backed Finance | $3.2M | +113.9% |
| 3 | HOODX | Backed Finance | $7.0M | +71.2% |
| 4 | AAPLX | Backed Finance | $8.7M | +70.7% |
| 5 | GLDX | Backed Finance | $6.0M | +64.7% |
| 6 | COINX | Backed Finance | $8.6M | +63.8% |
| 7 | TSLAX | Backed Finance | $48.8M | +54.5% |
| 8 | MSTRX | Backed Finance | $14.7M | +49.6% |
| 9 | METRX | Backed Finance | $5.2M | +39.5% |
| 10 | PLTRX | Backed Finance | $3.2M | +33.2% |
| 11 | AVGOX | Backed Finance | $1.6M | +23.2% |
| 12 | NVDX | Backed Finance | $21.3M | +20.0% |
| 13 | MCDX | Backed Finance | $2.0M | +18.7% |
| 14 | DFDVX | Backed Finance | $1.7M | +16.6% |
| 15 | GOOGLX | Backed Finance | $16.2M | +15.0% |
| 16 | INTX | Backed Finance | $2.2M | +9.1% |
| 17 | LLYX | Backed Finance | $1.3M | +9.0% |
| 18 | MRVLX | Backed Finance | $1.8M | +8.3% |
| 19 | ASMLX | Backed Finance | $5.5M | +8.1% |
| 20 | TQQQX | Backed Finance | $2.0M | +7.3% |
(Data visualized from Token Terminal's X post. All assets are on Ethereum—talk about gas fees adding spice!)
MicroStrategy's MSTRX (#8, $14.7M, +49.6%) is another standout. Michael Saylor's Bitcoin-maximalist firm tokenized? It's like BTC evangelism on steroids, appealing to HODLers who want equity exposure with a crypto twist.
What's Fueling This Tokenized Stock Boom?
Simple: Liquidity and accessibility. Traditional stocks are stuck in centralized silos, but tokenized versions trade 24/7 on chains like Ethereum. Add in yields from lending protocols, and you've got a hybrid beast that's catnip for yield farmers.
But heads up—volatility is the name of the game. These gains look juicy, but regs are looming (looking at you, SEC). Plus, not all tokenized assets are created equal; stick to audited issuers like those backed by finance protocols to avoid rug pulls.
Meme Angle: When Stocks Go Viral
At Meme Insider, we live for the crossover chaos. Imagine if Dogecoin holders started piling into TSLAX—Elon's tweets could send it parabolic. Or HOODX (Robinhood tokenized) becoming the ultimate irony play. This isn't just data; it's the meme-ification of Wall Street. Keep an eye on socials—next viral pump might be a tokenized SPY.
If you're a blockchain practitioner itching to level up, dive into RWAs now. Tools like Token Terminal are gold for tracking these metrics, and platforms like Backed Finance are leading the charge.
What do you think—will CRCLX hit $100M by EOY? Drop your takes in the comments. Stay memeing, stay informed.
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