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Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency Surpasses $1 Billion Market Cap as Banking Crisis Fears Loom

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April 10, 2023
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  • Tokenized gold has become a popular investment option due to its ability to provide the benefits of digital currencies while maintaining the value of physical gold
  • PAX Gold and Tether Gold are leading the tokenized gold market, with Binance and Kraken dominating PAX Gold and Bitfinex dominating Tether Gold on major centralized exchanges
  • With market capitalization recently surpassing the $1 billion milestone, investors are increasingly turning to tokenized gold as a safe haven asset in times of economic uncertainty, with concerns over a potential Western banking crisis facilitating the adoption

In times of economic crisis, many investors are searching for a haven to protect their assets. For centuries, gold has been one of the most commonly recognized vehicles for wealth preservation in such conditions. However, with the rise of tokenized gold, investors can now get the benefits of digital currencies while still investing in this precious metal.

Tokenized gold recently achieved a significant milestone with a market capitalization of over $1 billion and is now becoming a popular option for investors. The dominant players in this market are Tether Gold and PAX Gold, tokens that reflect the price of gold. These tokens allow investors to hold and trade gold digitally without worrying about central banks or physical storage.

Paxos Trust Company, a New York-based fintech firm, issues PAX Gold, while Tether, the cryptocurrency company behind the USDT stablecoin, issues Tether Gold. The two companies are facing off in a two-horse race for the most significant market share in the tokenized gold industry.

Binance and Kraken are currently the biggest markets for PAX Gold, while Bitfinex dominates Tether Gold. One interesting fact is that decentralized exchange Uniswap presently has lower liquidity than centralized exchanges for tokenized gold, though this may change in the future.

Possibilities if the Dollar Continues to Lose Value

The market capitalization reaching $1 billion for tokenized gold comes as concerns over a potential Western banking crisis increase. Investors are, therefore, seeking safe-haven commodities, with gold continuing to be a top choice. Crypto whales are also turning to tokenized gold to protect their cryptocurrency exposure rather than storing physical gold bars. This creates a more convenient platform for trading gold as digital currencies.

Remember that hitting the $1 billion market capitalization milestone wasn’t a first-time achievement for tokenized gold. It reached this level in 2022, only to dip in the months ahead and then back up again recently.

As traditional financial institutions face increasing instability and uncertainty, more people are looking toward digital assets for a haven. Although bitcoin has been the most famous cryptocurrency with the nickname “digital gold,” tokenized gold offers a more transparent and direct connection to the physical commodity. With market capitalization for gold tokens continuing to rise, investors increasingly turn to them to protect their assets in an uncertain financial climate.

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