Ark Invest forecasts a significant expansion in the digital asset market, projecting it could reach $28 trillion by 2030, driven by Bitcoin and major smart contract networks. The asset manager highlights Bitcoin's maturation into an institutional asset, with ETFs and public companies now holding about 12% of its supply. Ark Invest's "Big Ideas 2026" report emphasizes the role of Bitcoin as "digital gold," predicting its market cap could rise to $16 trillion by the decade's end. The report also underscores the rapid growth of tokenized assets, which could surpass $11 trillion by 2030 as regulatory clarity and infrastructure improvements accelerate adoption. Ark Invest notes that tokenized U.S. Treasuries, commodities, and equities are early indicators of a broader shift of financial assets onto public blockchains. The firm suggests that decentralized finance platforms are closing the gap with traditional fintechs, positioning public blockchains as foundational to the global financial system.