Tokenized Stocks Surge to $262M in DeFi, Led by Solana and Multiple Blockchains
Stock-linked tokens in decentralized finance have grown nearly 18-fold in 2026, with Solana emerging as a key platform.
Stock-linked tokens in decentralized finance have grown nearly 18-fold in 2026, with Solana emerging as a key platform. Solana (SOL) is trading at ₹9,713 ($102.16). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by NewsBTC, with live market data added, as of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:15:01 UTC.
The rapid growth of tokenized stocks in DeFi signifies increasing adoption of blockchain-based financial instruments, diversifying beyond traditional crypto assets and potentially attracting more institutional investors.
- Stock-linked tokens in DeFi reached $262.4M by September 30, 2026.
- Solana accounts for $95.9M of the total, the largest share among tracked blockchains.
- Base's share is $16M, not the entire total as some reports suggested.
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- Tokenized Stocks Surge to $262M in DeFi, Led by Solana and Multiple Blockchains — this brief
Stock-linked tokens deployed in decentralized finance (DeFi) have surged to an estimated $262.4 million across various blockchains by the end of September 2026, according to data from multiple outlets. This represents a nearly 18-fold increase from the $14.66 million recorded at the start of the year.
The data indicates that while Base has been a significant platform for these assets, it is not the sole driver of growth. Base's share is approximately $16 million, with 
Solana emerging as a key player, accounting for $95.9 million of the total DeFi-linked stock tokens. This highlights the diversification of platforms supporting tokenized stocks.
The Cryptonomist adds that geographical distribution of tokenized US Treasury holdings is also significant, with Italy, Portugal, and Singapore holding 66.9% of the value as of July 1, 2026, according to Chainalysis's 2026 North America report. US holders accounted for only 10.5% of the total, indicating a strong international interest in these assets.
The growth of tokenized stocks in DeFi reflects a broader trend of traditional financial instruments being integrated into blockchain ecosystems. This development is likely to attract more institutional investors and could lead to further innovation in the DeFi space.
In the current market context, the total crypto market cap stands at $2.78 trillion, with 
Bitcoin experiencing a slight 24-hour decline of 0.25%. Solana, a key platform for tokenized stocks, is trading at $102.2, down 1.18% in the last 24 hours and 9.09% over the past week.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Solana (SOL) has moved from ₹9,716.73$102.20 to ₹9,712.93$102.16 — -0.04%.
The chart plots SOL's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 SOL ≈ ₹10,859.61 (about $102.16), down 1.6% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 11.8% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 18, 2026.
Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Tokenized Stocks Surge to $262M in DeFi, Led by Solana and M — questions & answers
What is the total value of tokenized stocks in DeFi?
The total value of tokenized stocks in DeFi is $262.4 million as of September 30, 2026.
Which blockchain has the largest share of tokenized stocks in DeFi?
Solana has the largest share, with $95.9 million in DeFi-linked stock tokens.
How much of the tokenized US Treasury holdings are held by US investors?
US investors hold 10.5% of the tokenized US Treasury holdings, while Italy, Portugal, and Singapore hold 66.9%.
How much is 1 Solana worth in rupee today?
About ₹10,859.61 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $102.16. The rupee price moves with both SOL's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Solana in rupee page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from NewsBTC. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.