Grvt Partners With Plume to Launch Tokenized RWA Yield Funds

Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Grvt has partnered with blockchain platform Plume to launch three tokenized yield products, the company announced on May 26, 2026. The move integrates the Base Yield Fund, Balanced Fund, and Opportunistic Fund directly into Grvt’s trading platform, granting users access to institutional-grade real-world asset (RWA) investments without leaving their self-custodial wallets.

These yield products are tied to assets like the $2.2 billion iShares AAA CLO Active ETF and leverage Plume’s on-chain infrastructure to tokenize fixed-income and structured credit strategies. The seamless integration means Grvt users can manage both trading and yield strategies from the same balance, eliminating the need for separate wallets, brokerage accounts, or custody solutions.

Tokenized RWAs Continue Rapid Growth

The launch comes as the tokenized real-world asset sector surges. According to RWA.xyz, the total on-chain value of tokenized RWAs has grown from $5.8 billion in early 2025 to over $34 billion as of May 2026. This growth reflects the increasing appetite for blockchain-based financial products designed to mirror traditional instruments like bonds, equities, and structured credit.

Grvt’s move aligns with broader industry trends. Recently, players like Binance, EtherFi, and BTC Markets have introduced tokenized financial products, while Securitize and Plume have collaborated on ventures tied to private credit and government securities. Boston Consulting Group recently identified tokenized funds, collateral, and fixed-income products as leading blockchain applications likely to gain institutional traction over the next decade.

Grvt’s Strategic Expansion

Grvt, founded in 2022, positions itself at the intersection of trading and investment, built on privacy-focused zero-knowledge (ZK) technology. The platform raised $19 million in its Series A funding round in September 2025 to scale its ZK-powered ecosystem and make inroads into trillion-dollar financial markets.

In February 2026, Grvt integrated Aave’s lending protocol, enabling traders to earn yield on collateral while maintaining perpetual futures positions. The addition of tokenized RWA products continues its expansion into yield-generating strategies.

The company is also gearing up for its $GRVT token generation event (TGE), scheduled after June 30, 2026. Grvt increased its community allocation from 22% to 28% of the 1 billion token supply, signaling efforts to incentivize user participation. As of May 26, 2026, the $GRVT token has yet to launch on the open market.

Market Implications

Grvt’s integration with Plume could attract institutional and retail users seeking exposure to tokenized RWAs, a sector now seen as a bridge between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance. With perpetual futures trading volume on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) reaching $15.2 billion in the past 24 hours, Grvt’s $1.23 billion share underscores its prominence in the space.

By offering tokenized yield strategies alongside its trading platform, Grvt sets itself apart from competitors focused solely on trading or investment products. The combined functionality could position the platform as a comprehensive hub for both speculative and income-generating strategies, potentially driving adoption as the crypto market continues to mature.

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