BlackRock Releases 2026 Outlook: Ethereum Positioned as Key Layer for Real-World Asset Tokenization

Source: CryptoNewsNet Original Title: Big Bull BlackRock Releases a Highly Anticipated Ethereum (ETH) Report! Original Link: BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has released significant insights on Ethereum (ETH) in its “2026 Thematic Outlook” report.

Key Findings

BlackRock emphasized that cryptocurrencies and tokenization represent new trends that will shape how investors access markets in 2026. The report specifically acknowledged Ethereum’s dominance in the tokenization space, highlighting that as real-world asset tokenization becomes more widespread, Ethereum has established itself as a fundamental payment and consensus layer.

As traditional financial institutions accelerate their move toward tokenization, Ethereum has come to the forefront of this transformation.

Market Position and Adoption

According to BlackRock’s data:

• Approximately 65% of tokenized assets are currently mined and managed on the Ethereum network
• Ethereum currently supports approximately $13.2 billion worth of real-world asset tokens that can be managed through wallets
• With increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies on Wall Street, Ethereum is positioned to benefit most directly

BlackRock’s Own Exposure

BlackRock’s tokenized currency market fund “BUIDL” holds its largest stake in Ethereum. Of the fund’s total assets of approximately $1.6 billion, about $499 million is managed on the Ethereum network, with additional portions deployed on other blockchain networks.

Future Outlook

The report predicts that more companies will issue stablecoins and real-world asset tokens on Ethereum. BlackRock also highlighted its leading position in the spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum ETF markets, with assets under management of approximately $70.6 billion and $10.7 billion respectively.