MetaMask, the leading Web3 wallet developed by Consensys, has officially integrated support for tokenized equities and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This milestone is the result of a strategic partnership with the RWA (Real-World Asset) powerhouse, Ondo Finance.
Seamless Access to Global Markets
The integration allows mobile users in eligible jurisdictions outside the United States to interact with over 200 US-based securities directly within the crypto ecosystem. Key features include:
- Blue-Chip Access: Trade tokenized versions of tech giants like NVIDIA, Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon.
- Commodity & Index ETFs: Access popular funds such as IAU (Gold), SLV (Silver), and the QQQ (Nasdaq-100).
- Native Swaps: Users can acquire Ondo Global Markets tokens using USDC on the Ethereum network via the MetaMask Swaps feature.
Breaking Traditional Barriers
One of the primary advantages of this integration is the elimination of traditional brokerage accounts. Investors can remain entirely within their DeFi workflow while gaining exposure to traditional market prices.
- Trading Hours: The assets mirror the market value of the underlying securities, with trading available on a 24/5 schedule (from Sunday evening to Friday evening ET).
- Transferability: Unlike traditional stocks, these tokens can be transferred between wallets 24/7.
Leading the RWA Revolution
Ondo Finance continues to dominate the RWA sector, holding the largest market share in tokenized securities. The broader niche is currently experiencing explosive growth, with the market cap of tokenized stocks nearing $1 billion—an increase of nearly 19% in the last month alone—and the number of holders approaching 300,000.
