Key Takeaways:
- Bitget launched Reality, a platform for trading tokenized US equities as rTokens
- rTokens maintain full 1:1 backing with underlying stocks and ETFs
- The launch expands access to US equities for users outside the United States
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Bitget launches Reality platform for 1:1 tokenized US equity trading
Bitget introduced Reality, a platform for trading tokenized US equities as rTokens backed 1:1 by underlying stocks and exchange-traded funds, the crypto exchange said Tuesday.
"Tokenized equities represent a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure, giving users direct exposure to US equity markets through their crypto wallets," a Bitget spokesperson said.
The rTokens maintain full 1:1 backing with specific US stocks and ETFs, according to the exchange. The launch adds to a growing roster of platforms offering tokenized real-world assets, following Prometheum's recent rollout of digital brokerage services that let broker-dealers offer onchain securities through traditional account structures. Industry projections estimate the tokenized asset market could reach tens of billions of dollars over the next decade.
Reality's success hinges on liquidity depth, regulatory positioning, and whether Bitget can attract institutional issuers to list rTokens on its platform. The exchange did not disclose a timeline for additional asset listings or specify which stocks and ETFs would be available at launch.
The launch positions Bitget to compete in the tokenized securities space, where distribution has lagged behind issuance. Prometheum co-founder Aaron Kaplan told CoinDesk this month that "crypto has solved tokenization, but it hasn't solved distribution," arguing that broker-dealer channels remain the missing link for mainstream adoption.
Bitget's approach differs by offering tokenized equities directly through its exchange rather than through traditional brokerage infrastructure. The model mirrors that of other crypto platforms that have listed tokenized stocks, though regulatory frameworks governing such products vary by jurisdiction.
The exchange said Reality would expand access to US equities for users outside the United States who may face barriers to opening traditional brokerage accounts. Bitget did not specify which regulatory frameworks govern the rTokens or whether the platform has secured approvals in specific markets.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
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