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SUI Hits Record TVL and Trading Volume Ahead of Token Unlock

Tomorrow’s $128 million token unlock threatens to test SUI’s momentum fueled by institutional bids alongside record on-chain growth

SUI beats AVAX, NEAR, HYPE in volume, yet traders exit: What’s going on?
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Overview

  • SUI’s Total Value Locked topped an all-time high, reaching $2.28 billion, and July trading volume surged to $44.59 billion, surpassing combined volumes of Avalanche, Hyperliquid, and Near Protocol.
  • Mill City Ventures III led a $450 million private placement, allocating 98% of proceeds to acquire SUI and marking the largest institutional purchase to date.
  • The SEC has moved ETF proposals from Canary Capital and 21Shares into formal review, advancing prospects for dedicated SUI exchange-traded funds.
  • The launch of BTCfi on DeepBook unlocked new liquidity avenues on the SUI network, driving a spike in on-chain trading activity.
  • SUI’s price consolidated near $3.80 after a 4.5% drop in 24 hours as traders brace for tomorrow’s release of 44 million tokens worth roughly $128 million.