Public equities dominate RWA perpetual futures market, accounting for $2.0B open interest (46% of total) and $2.2B in 24h volume, indicating traders prioritize leveraged stock exposure over broader asset classes.
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Public equities represent the largest segment within the real-world assets perpetuals market, commanding $2.0 billion in open interest—46 percent of the total market—alongside $2.2 billion in 24-hour trading volume. This concentration suggests that traders are channeling capital predominantly toward leveraged stock exposure rather than diversifying across other real-world asset classes. The dominance of equities raises questions about whether the broader RWA perpetuals infrastructure is being utilized across its intended asset range or remains weighted toward traditional financial instruments accessible through crypto derivatives.