Crypto IPOs could create massive $1 trillion market amid tokenization wave, Jefferies says
The Wall Street investment bank expects a wave of crypto and blockchain public listings over the next two years as institutional investors shift their focus from speculative trading to real-world financial infrastructure.
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Jefferies predicts a wave of crypto and blockchain public listings over the next two years that could create a $1 trillion public market within five years, driven by institutional investors shifting focus from bitcoin speculation to real-world applications. Traditional financial firms are increasingly integrating blockchain infrastructure into core financial systems for faster settlement, improved capital efficiency, and lower costs, with stablecoins and tokenized payments emerging as key growth areas. The investment bank's assessment is based on discussions at its inaugural Digital Assets Investor Conference, which emphasized the transition of blockchain technology from experimental to essential financial infrastructure.