Market maker Wintermute has begun offering new OTC trades for tokenized gold, with the firm betting tokenized gold could boom to $15 billion by the end of this year. Wintermute handles assets like PAXG and XAUT, allowing clients to swap them for stablecoins, fiat, or other cryptos with round-the-clock access and quick blockchain settlements.

For those watching global markets in 2026,  it should come as no surprise that gold’s hot streak (which saw it hit record highs of $5,602 on January 29), demand for tokenized versions, which enable traders to hold fractional shares and use them in DeFi, is exploding.

Tokenized gold’s market cap has jumped over 80% in the past three months to hit $5.4 billion, outpacing some traditional gold ETFs in trading volume. Wintermute sees this as gold catching up to forex in terms of infrastructure, pulling in more institutions even as shaky macroeconomic conditions persist. 

Bitcoin, trading around $67,800 after a 1.5% dip today, could benefit from similar tokenization trends – especially with Layer 2 networks making it easier to wrap and trade assets on BTC’s network.

This is where Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) comes in, as its Bitcoin Layer 2 is designed to integrate high-speed DeFi into the BTC ecosystem. With strong audits, real utility, and almost $31.5 million raised in its presale so far, Bitcoin Hyper looks ready to support tokenized real-world assets and boost BTC’s role beyond just a store of value.

TradFi Wants Tokenized Gold, Wintermute Answers

Wintermute’s new service lets hedge funds and other big players buy or sell tokenized gold, such as PAXG and XAUT, without waiting for banks to open. 

Traders get instant on-chain settlements, which beats the two-day wait in regular markets – and it works with USDT, USDC, or even dollars for easy hedging.

The project’s team has pointed to recent data showing tokenized gold volumes topping $126 billion last quarter, surpassing the combined volumes of five major gold ETFs. That’s fueled by gold’s price surge amid inflation worries and smart money traders ditching the dollar. 

Source: Wintermute

Speaking to the launch, Wintermute’s CEO, Evgeny Gaevoy, calls it a natural evolution, mirroring what happened in forex after the introduction of faster, more efficient tech.

This development also highlights how Web3 players are shaking up old-school assets, making them more accessible and flexible than ever before. As institutions pile in, tokenized gold products could spark demand for advanced Layer 2 blockchains (such as Bitcoin Hyper) that can support DeFi protocols and real-world assets while maintaining maximum security.

Whales Rotate into Bitcoin Hyper Presale as RWA Demand Spikes L2 Interest

The team behind Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) is building a high-speed Layer 2 on Bitcoin, aiming to address BTC’s slow speeds and high fees by integrating the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) and enabling fast smart contracts and dApps.

The L2 uses a secure bridge to wrap BTC, so you can lend, swap, or game with it without clogging the main chain, while all transactions settle back on Bitcoin’s proof-of-work L1 for top-tier safety.

The HYPER token pays for gas, lets you stake for rewards, and gives you a say in governance processes, with a capped supply of 21 billion to keep things scarce.

Bitcoin Hyper is built with monitoring as a core architectural principle, not an afterthought.

By making network health, execution, and accountability visible in real time, it builds trust, supports decentralization, and empowers operators, developers, and observers alike.

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— Bitcoin Hyper (@BTC_Hyper2) February 9, 2026

Audits from Coinsult and SpyWolf have backed its code, and the project has already raised $31.48 million to date.

This setup aligns well with tokenized gold trends, as Bitcoin Hyper could host a wide range of real-world assets and DeFi tools that use Wrapped BTC as collateral. Analysts call HYPER a smart bet for Bitcoin’s growth, thanks to its clear roadmap and early traction.

If you’re searching for projects that make Bitcoin more versatile, this presale looks like one of the best-timed plays on the market right now.

How to Join the HYPER Presale Before Exchange Launches

To get started with Bitcoin Hyper, head over to its official site and link your wallet to accumulate HYPER tokens while they’re still priced at $0.0136757.

The presale accepts SOL, ETH, USDT, USDC, BNB, or standard-issue bank cards – and you can also buy via Best Wallet, which you can download from Google Play or the Apple App Store. 

Best Wallet lists HYPER under its “Upcoming Tokens” tab, making it simple and straightforward to track and claim your HYPER.

HYPER holders can also stake their tokens right away for a 37% APY and stay up to date by following Bitcoin Hyper on X and Telegram.

Visit Bitcoin Hyper.

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