Tokenized Gold Could Unlock $700 Billion in New Investment Demand, WGC Reports

Tokenized gold holds the potential to unlock up to $700 billion in new investment demand if market infrastructure challenges are addressed, according to a joint report by the World Gold Council and Boston Consulting Group. The forecast comes amid rapid expansion across digital bullion assets, with the digital gold market tripling since early 2025 to reach between $45 billion and $55 billion, backed by 370 tonnes of bullion. The WGC is developing a "Gold as a Service" platform to connect physical vaulting with digital issuance and settlement.