Crypto Exchange BTCC Sees 809% Surge in Tokenized Gold as Prices Hit Record Highs

BTCC reported more than $5.72 billion in tokenized gold trading volume for 2025, marking a landmark year for precious metals on the blockchain.

Gold-Backed Tokens Outperform Volatile Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency exchange, BTCC, announced a landmark year for precious metals on the blockchain, reporting more than $5.72 billion in tokenized gold trading volume for 2025. The surge highlights a shift in investor behavior as gold solidifies its position as the premier real-world asset (RWA) on public networks.

While the broader cryptocurrency market faced a topsy-turvy year — with bitcoin ending 2025 down roughly 6% — gold-backed tokens emerged as breakout stars, providing a high- liquidity bridge between traditional stability and digital innovation. According to a year-end report from Bitcoin.com News, gold-backed tokens such as PAXG and XAUT ranked among the 10 best-performing digital assets in 2025.

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Tokenized gold outpaced all other asset classes on BTCC, recording a 130% increase in Q4 alone compared with Q3. Remarking on this, Marcus Chen, product manager at BTCC, attributed the growth to a “perfect storm” of macro factors.

“The 809% surge reflects gold’s rally driven by geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty,” Chen said. “As gold prices hit record highs, our tokenized products give users direct access to trade precious metals with cryptocurrency.”

BTCC’s performance mirrors a global trend in which tokenized gold began to challenge traditional financial instruments. Throughout 2025, tokenized gold benefited from a historic rally that saw spot prices of the precious metal cross $4,000 per ounce in October, driven by persistent inflation and central bank accumulation. On-chain gold grew 2.6 times faster than physical gold, capturing 25% of all net growth in the RWA sector.

While historically viewed as a safe haven, tokenized gold is evolving into a functional utility. In 2025, these assets were increasingly used as collateral in decentralised finance ( DeFi) protocols and structured products, allowing traders to maintain gold exposure while accessing liquidity.

“ Gold is just the beginning,” Chen said. “We’re actively working on expanding into other commodities and traditional finance products. BTCC is ready to bring tokenization to a much wider range of assets.”

FAQ ❓

• What milestone did BTCC achieve in 2025? BTCC reported more than $5.72 billion in tokenized gold trading volume.
• How did tokenized gold perform compared with other assets? It outpaced all asset classes on BTCC, with a 130% Q4 surge.
• Why did gold-backed tokens gain popularity in 2025? Geopolitical tensions and inflation drove demand as gold hit record highs.
• What’s next for BTCC’s tokenization strategy? BTCC plans to expand into other commodities and traditional finance products.