Ondo Finance is significantly expanding global access to U.S. financial markets by bringing its tokenized stocks and ETFs to the BNB Chain. This strategic move opens up around-the-clock trading of traditional securities to millions of users, primarily in Asia and Latin America, leveraging the chain’s fast and cost-efficient ecosystem.
A Market Doubling in Size
The timing of this expansion highlights the explosive growth in the tokenized securities market. Since August 2025, the total value locked (TVL) in this sector has more than doubled, reaching nearly $700 million. Ondo Finance has been a major driver of this growth. Its platform, Ondo Global Markets, which launched in September, rapidly surpassed $350 million in TVL and generated over $669 million in on-chain volume, establishing itself as a leading force in the space.
Breaking Down Barriers to Global Finance
The core value proposition of Ondo’s move is the democratization of finance. By tokenizing over a hundred U.S. stocks and ETFs—including giants like Apple and Tesla—Ondo allows investors outside the United States to gain exposure to these assets without the traditional hurdles of high fees, restrictive access, or geographic exclusions. These tokenized assets are fully backed by real securities held with regulated U.S. custodians, providing a trusted link between traditional finance and the blockchain world.
A Connected and Compliant Ecosystem
To ensure a seamless user experience, Ondo has integrated with a wide array of key players in the Web3 space. This includes partnerships with major wallet providers like Trust Wallet, Bitget Wallet, and OKX Wallet, and listings on decentralized exchanges such as PancakeSwap. This infrastructure is crucial for providing the liquidity and accessibility that define on-chain trading. Furthermore, Ondo has shown a strong focus on navigating the regulatory landscape, endorsing frameworks like the GENIUS Act to ensure its offerings are compliant and built for institutional trust.
Navigating a Competitive Landscape
Ondo Finance’s expansion onto BNB Chain positions it in closer competition with other projects like Backed Finance and Kraken’s xStokens, which also offer tokenized financial assets on the network. However, with the tokenized securities market growing at a remarkable pace, Ondo’s early lead and strategic partnerships suggest it is well-positioned to remain a key player. The company’s recent acquisitions, including a U.S.-regulated broker and a blockchain development firm, further strengthen its foundation for future growth.
