Nasdaq’s pushing to allow tokenized securities could make it the first major U.S. exchange to bring traditional assets fully on-chain, with Ondo Finance positioned as a key bridge through its tokenized stocks and Treasuries. Since Ondo runs on Ethereum, wider is adoption of tokenized assets could significantly boost ETH demand and network activity. Nasdaq has filed a proposal with the U.S. SEC to let tokenized securities trade on its main market, meaning shares and ETFs could settle on-chain while keeping the same investor protections as today’s markets. Previously, Crypto News Flash (CNF), however, noted that the SEC has postponed its decision on the proposed 21Shares Polkadot ETF until November. According to the reports, it is visible that if the SEC signs off, Nasdaq would possibly be the first major U.S. exchange to offer token-settled trading, a move that could reshape how stocks and ETFs move between buyers and sellers. This update was also highlighted in a recent official post by Ondo Finance on X, which highlighted: “Blockchain technology inside the core of America’s equity market.”@Nasdaq recently filed with the SEC to enable tokenized securities trading – a significant step toward bringing traditional assets onchain at scale. Live on Nasdaq @TradeTalks earlier in the year, Ondo’s… pic.twitter.com/30tydARsK5 — Ondo Finance (@OndoFinance) September 8, 2025 In addition, to be more specific, the recently launched Ondo Global Markets—offering more than 100 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, as well as tokenized Treasuries and money-market products for institutional investors—makes Ondo a ready-made bridge if tokenized assets go mainstream. Lastly, according to reports, the timing of NASDAQ’s filing couldn’t be more opportune for Ondo. At the moment, ONDO was trading above $0.93, up over 4% in the preceding days, reflecting bullish technicals like holding above the 100-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) on the 4-hour chart and the potential for a Cup and Handle breakout toward $1.00 or higher. Meanwhile, the RWA sector that as a whole has increased massively, with tokenized assets surpassing $24 billion in value by September 2025—a 380% increase since 2022. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries alone have crossed $7 billion, with Ondo issuing over $1 billion on Ethereum. Implications for the Market Price of Ethereum (ETH) As a main platform for decentralized applications and the backbone of Ondo Finance’s operations, Ethereum (ETH) is very in a strategic position to the benefiting directly from NASDAQ’s tokenized securities initiative and Ondo Finance’s advancements in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Needless to say, the increased adoption of tokenized securities is likely to drive significant demand for Ethereum’s network, boosting transaction volumes and gas fees. Furthermore, positive regulatory developments, such as potential SEC approval for NASDAQ’s proposal, could enhance overall crypto market sentiment, further elevating ETH’s price as a key beneficiary of institutional adoption. As of now, Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $4,327.55, reflecting a 0.84% increase over the past day. Nevertheless, if SEC approval for tokenized securities is granted, it could catalyze a “trillions coming to crypto” narrative, potentially pushing ETH toward new highs by increasing network usage and support its role as the foundational infrastructure for tokenized assets. See ETH price chart below.