Public equities represent 46% of the $4.3B RWA perpetuals market, driven by leveraged stock exposure demand.
Public equities dominate the real-world asset (RWA) perpetuals market, holding $2.0 billion in open interest, or 46% of the total. The segment also recorded $2.2 billion in 24-hour trading volume, signaling strong trader preference for leveraged stock exposure over other asset classes.
The RWA perpetuals market has seen growing adoption as traders seek alternative instruments for exposure. Public equities outpace other segments, reflecting broader trends in derivatives trading where equities remain a primary focus.
Data suggests the market continues to favor traditional assets, with RWA perps serving as a tool for leveraged positions rather than diversification into less liquid real-world assets.