Citi Forecasts 10% of Global Tokenized Trading Value by 2030

Citigroup projects that around 10% of global tokenized trading value will be conducted through digital assets and tokenised securities by 2030, fuelled by the adoption of bank-issued stablecoins. Its Securities Services Evolution report, based on a survey of 537 business leaders, found 76% of firms preparing for T+1 settlement by 2025 and 86% testing generative AI, particularly in Know Your Customer processes. Citi said the rise in tokenized trading value will drive collateral efficiency, fund tokenisation and growth in private securities markets. In Asia-Pacific, retail crypto adoption and supportive regulation are expected to accelerate uptake. The report emphasised that speed, resilience and cost efficiency will remain priorities for the evolving post-trade industry.