a16z: RWA perpetual contracts monthly trading volume reached $117.3 billion, on-chain platforms' share rose to 86%
Source：
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a16z Crypto reported that the perpetual contract market for real-world assets (RWA), tied to traditional asset prices such as stocks and gold, is growing rapidly. In August 2026, monthly trading volume across tracked platforms reached $117.3 billion, reflecting a 44-fold year-on-year increase; open interest stood at $4.8 billion, up nearly 30 times from July 2025.
