Tokenisation of traditional assets is being positioned as the next major step for financial advisers looking to bring digital assets into mainstream client portfolios, with new market data underlining how quickly the sector is evolving.
While overall crypto markets have been repositioning since June, Binance has managed to retain a dominant role, holding around 55% of tracked user funds and about 24% of spot trading volume, according to the latest figures referenced in the CoinDesk Indices “Crypto for Advisors” update. The exchange also attracted net inflows in early July even as the broader tracked market experienced net outflows.
For advisers, the newsletter argues, this shifting backdrop is sharpening the focus on tokenisation – the process of issuing blockchain-based tokens that represent ownership of real-world or traditional financial assets – as a practical tool rather than just a long-term concept.
Binance bucks wider market outflows
The report highlights that, despite a period of repositioning across digital asset markets since June, Binance’s share of user funds has remained steady at roughly 55%, with its spot market share at about 24%.
These figures suggest that, while some investors have been pulling funds from the broader market, a portion of that capital has been moving into Binance rather than out of crypto altogether. Early July flows showed the exchange taking in net new funds, in contrast to net withdrawals across the rest of the tracked ecosystem.
For financial advisers, these trends are presented as a sign that key market infrastructure remains resilient and that liquidity is concentrating on the largest platforms. The authors frame this as an important backdrop for any move towards tokenised products that would depend on deep, reliable trading venues.
Tokenisation moves from theory to implementation
The article stresses that “it’s time for tokenization to get to work”, signalling a shift in emphasis from theoretical discussion to practical deployment in advisory practices.
Rather than focusing purely on cryptocurrencies as standalone assets, the piece suggests advisers should pay close attention to how tokenisation can be applied to familiar instruments and strategies. That could include using blockchain-based representations of traditional securities, funds or other financial contracts, with the aim of improving settlement efficiency, transparency and access.
The newsletter positions tokenisation as a potential bridge between conventional finance and the digital asset world, arguing that this development may better align with the needs and risk profiles of mainstream clients than direct exposure to more volatile tokens.
Implications for advisory firms
The CoinDesk Indices commentary frames the current moment as strategically important for advisory businesses. With crypto market structure consolidating and tokenisation technology maturing, firms are encouraged to evaluate how digital asset infrastructure could sit alongside existing platforms and products.
According to the report, understanding market concentration – such as Binance’s share of user funds and spot volumes – is relevant for due diligence, counterparty assessment and risk management, particularly if advisers contemplate tokenised products that might rely on major exchanges for price discovery and liquidity.
The newsletter emphasises that any adoption of tokenised assets should still be guided by established principles around suitability, diversification and regulation, rather than by short-term market flows. However, it concludes that the combination of robust infrastructure and growing institutional interest means tokenisation is moving from the margins towards a more central role in how advisers think about digital assets.
