Liquid Secures $18M to Build Always-On Multi-Asset Trading Platform | RWA News
RWA news: Liquid Secures $18M to Build Always-On Multi-Asset Trading Platform. This update explains what changed, why it matters for tokenization, onchain finance, and institutional adoption, and what the crypto market should watch next.
RWA And Tokenization Update
Liquid has raised $18 million in a seed funding round to expand a platform that lets users trade crypto and traditional assets around the clock from a single interface.The platform offers access to more than 500 markets across crypto, equities, commodities and foreign exchange, with leverage of up to 200x and tools that allow trading without transferring custody of assets, according to Tuesday’s announcement.The round was co-led by Neo and Left Lane Capital, with participation from Haun Ventures, K5 Global, SV Angel, AntiFund and Sunflower Capital, alongside existing investors Paradigm and General Catalyst.The company said the platform has processed more than $3 billion in trading volume across about 40,000 users since its August 2025 launch.Liquid’s trading dashboard. Source: LiquidIt offers perpetual futures for exposure to assets such as commodities and supports both long and short positions within the same interface. It also has an integrated AI assistant built to help users analyze markets and execute trades.The company added that it is targeting retail traders seeking access to multiple asset classes through a single platform rather than using separate brokers and exchanges.Related: RedStone launches settlement layer to address RWA liquidity gap in DeFi lendingTokenized stocks open markets to 24/7 tradingBoth traditional exchanges and crypto platforms are moving to support tokenized stocks, blockchain-based representations of equities that can be traded outside standard market hours.On March 9, Nasdaq partnered with Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, and its Backed unit to develop an equities gateway linking traditional market infrastructure with blockchain networks.About a week later, the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved a Nasdaq pilot to allow tokenized versions of stocks to trade alongside traditional shares on the same order book with the same pricing and identifiers.Also in March, the New York Stock Exchange signed an agreement with Securitize to support blockchain-based stock issuance and develop infrastructure for tokenized equities and exchange-traded funds. The move follows NYSE parent Intercontinental Exchange’s Jan. 19 proposal for a tokenized securities venue designed to support 24/7 trading and onchain settlement.Crypto exchanges are also expanding into tokenized equities, with Coinbase recently launching 24/7 stock perpetual futures for users outside the US.Data from RWA.xyz shows tokenized stocks have reached about $1.15 billion in distributed value, with monthly transfer volume exceeding $2.2 billion.Tokenized stocks. Source: RWA.xyzGlobal tokenized stocks data. Source: RWA.xyzMagazine: Bitcoin will not hit $1M by 2030, says veteran trader Peter BrandtCointelegraph is committed to independent, transparent journalism. This news article is produced in accordance with Cointelegraph’s Editorial Policy and aims to provide accurate and timely information. Readers are encouraged to verify information independently.
Why This RWA News Matters
First, this development may affect tokenized assets, onchain finance, institutional participation, and market liquidity. In addition, it may influence treasury products, private credit, tokenized funds, and cross-market adoption. As a result, traders and investors should watch the next moves closely.
What To Watch Next
Watch for updates from issuers, asset managers, exchanges, and regulators. In particular, any new developments involving tokenized treasuries, real estate, private credit, or tokenized securities could directly affect the broader crypto market.
