The gold stablecoin sector capitalization exceeded $3.8 billion amid growing demand for stable assets and market volatility.
26.01.2026
The gold-backed stablecoin sector is showing steady growth amid global demand for stable digital assets and growing volatility in traditional markets. According to current data, the total capitalization of gold-backed stablecoins has surpassed the $3.8 billion mark, growing 27% over the past 12 months. The largest projects in this category, such as Tether Gold (XAUT) and PAX Gold (PAXG), account for more than 80% of the market, offering investors access to tokenized gold holdings with instant settlement and transparent proof of security.The increased interest in gold-stablecoins is due to users' desire to protect assets from inflation and geopolitical risks. Over the past six months, the number of unique holders of such tokens has grown by 15%, and the average daily trading volume exceeds 120 million dollars. Infrastructure development and integration with major exchanges are contributing to the further spread of these instruments among institutional and retail investors.Analysts note that under conditions of uncertainty in the financial markets, the demand for physically backed stablecoins will continue to grow. Experts predict that by the end of 2026 the capitalization of the sector may exceed $6 billion, which will strengthen the role of gold as a basis for digital financial assets.
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