TLDR
- Wintermute launches institutional OTC trading for Pax Gold.
- Tokenized gold hits $126B in Q4 2025 as demand grows.
- Wintermute adds support for Tether Gold, expanding digital liquidity.
- Tokenized gold market forecasted to hit $15B by 2026.
- Wintermute pushes growth in tokenized commodities amid market downturn.
Wintermute has expanded into tokenized gold trading as institutional demand for blockchain-based commodities accelerates. The crypto market maker launched over-the-counter execution for gold-backed tokens amid rising on-chain volumes. Wintermute aims to strengthen its institutional services as tokenized bullion activity outpaces several traditional gold products.
Pax Gold (PAXG) Gains Institutional OTC Access
Wintermute has enabled institutional over-the-counter trading for Pax Gold through its dedicated desk. The firm will provide algorithmically optimized spot execution for professional counterparties. Institutions can access physical gold exposure using blockchain-based settlement rails.
The desk supports settlement in USDT, USDC, major cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies. This structure allows counterparties to open, adjust, and close positions without delay. As a result, firms can manage liquidity more efficiently across both crypto and traditional markets.
Tokenized gold volumes reached $126 billion during the fourth quarter of 2025. That figure surpassed trading activity in five major gold exchange-traded funds. Meanwhile, onchain gold market capitalization climbed from $2.99 billion to $5.4 billion within three months.
Tether Gold (XAUT) Expands Digital Commodity Liquidity
Wintermute also added institutional support for Tether Gold as part of its digital commodities push. The firm structured its offering to meet demand for transparent and flexible asset-backed products. Therefore, counterparties can gain fractional exposure to physical bullion with round-the-clock trading access.
Tokenized gold enables 24-hour settlement and blockchain-based transfers. Unlike traditional ETFs, tokenized assets settle directly onchain without relying on standard market hours. This framework reduces settlement friction and enhances collateral mobility across decentralized platforms.
Wintermute projects the tokenized gold market will reach $15 billion by 2026. The company links that outlook to rising institutional participation and broader adoption of tokenized real-world assets. Additionally, gold prices near historic highs have strengthened demand for stable, asset-backed digital instruments.
Wintermute Positions for Growth in Tokenized RWAs
Wintermute continues to expand its institutional footprint beyond core crypto liquidity provision. The firm views tokenized commodities as a structural shift in capital markets infrastructure. Wintermute integrates digital assets with traditional financial exposure through blockchain settlement.
Industry data shows tokenized public-market real-world assets tripled in 2025 to $16.7 billion. Analysts expect onchain RWA volumes to approach trillion-dollar levels over time. Research forecasts project tokenized assets could surpass $11 trillion by 2030.
Wintermute enters the tokenized gold segment during a broader crypto market downturn. However, demand for gold-backed tokens has remained firm due to portfolio diversification needs. Through this launch, Wintermute strengthens its role in institutional digital asset markets while supporting expanding tokenized commodity adoption.
