SUI Price Hits ATH Eyeing Rally to $10, Key Factors to Watch

Bhushan Akolkar
January 4, 2025
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SUI Price Hits ATH Eyeing Rally to $10, Key Factors to Watch

Highlights

  • Today's SUI price surge comes with a 180% increase in daily trading volumes to $2.3 billion.
  • SUI climbed to 12th place leaving behind the likes of Chainlink and Toncoin eyeing a spot in top ten crypto list.
  • The Sui blockchain's Total Value Locked (TVL) reached $3.84 billion, reflecting strong user adoption and trust.
  • DeepBook (DEEP), a liquidity layer on Sui, saw a 30% price surge, with analysts bullish for it in 2025.

Layer-1 blockchain network Sui is gathering major limelight, with SUI price hitting a fresh all-time high above $5, surging 20%. The massive 180% surge in daily trading volumes to $2.3 billion hints that the strong bullish momentum is likely to continue in 2025, with analysts predicting $10 and more.

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SUI Price Eyes Rally to $10 As TVL Reaches $4 Billion

SUI is one of the top-performing altcoins today, surging by a massive 20% and hitting an all-time high of $5.15. As a result, the altcoin has grabbed the 12th rank with a market cap of $15.5 billion overtaking the likes of Chainlink (LINK) and Toncoin (TON). If the SUI price rally continues further, the crypto could soon break into the top ten cryptocurrencies by market cap. Also, the massive surge in SUI trading volumes hints at solid demand for the altcoin.

Source: 10x Research

The 10x surge in SUI price from the lows of $0.55 in August 2024 is nothing short of phenomenal, with several factors contributing to this surge. As per the data from DeFiLlama, the total value locked (TVL) on the Sui blockchain has reached $3.84 billion. Achieving this milestone in a very short time period shows strong user adoption and trust in the platform.

Another reason behind this massive SUI price surge is that the Layer-1 blockchain remains committed to delivering a user-friendly blockchain experience designed to rival the accessibility of mainstream internet services.

The platform has sparked notable market excitement fueled by its technological potential. Furthermore, there have been debates comparing SUI to Solana, with many highlighting areas where SUI might hold an edge.

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Key Advancements and Partnerships

The Sui blockchain has introduced groundbreaking innovations such as the Mysticeti consensus engine and the Narwhal-Bullshark-Tusk mechanism. They help in boosting transaction speeds while significantly reducing latency.

Such advancements make Sui a preferred choice for high throughput applications in decentralized finance (DeFi) and gaming. Furthermore, its ability to process transactions in parallel also gives Sui a competitive edge over other blockchains.

On the other hand, the platform has leveraged strategic partnerships to drive future growth. This includes collaboration with Circle for USDC stablecoin integration to boost liquidity and adoption. On the other hand, ecosystem developments such as Sui Play for gaming and the Sui Bridge for cross-chain interoperability have expanded the platform’s utility, leading to the SUI price rally.

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DeepBook (DEEP) – A Sui Protocol to Watch for Mega Returns

While the SUI price rallied by 20% today, the DeepBook protocol running on the Sui blockchain saw a remarkable rally of 30%, with its market cap crossing $432 million. As per the reports from 10X Research, DeepBook (DEEP) could be among the top altcoins for 2025. With the altcoin market cap expected to hit $7 trillion in 2025, DEEP could have its own share of the pie in this.

DEEP, the native token of DeepBook, is an advanced liquidity layer built on the Sui blockchain. It integrates the functionality of a Central Limit Order Book (CLOB) with decentralized finance (DeFi) features, offering a scalable and flexible trading infrastructure.

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About Author
About Author
Bhushan is a seasoned crypto writer with over eight years of experience spanning more than 10,000 contributions across multiple platforms like CoinGape, CoinSpeaker, Bitcoinist, Crypto News Flash, and others. Being a Fintech enthusiast, he loves reporting across Crypto, Blockchain, DeFi, Global Macros with a keen understanding in financial markets. 

He is committed to continuous learning and stays motivated by sharing the knowledge he acquires. In his free time, Bhushan enjoys reading thriller fiction novels and occasionally explores his culinary skills. Bhushan has a bachelors degree in electronics engineering, however, his interest in finance and economics drives him to crypto and blockchain.
Investment disclaimer: The content reflects the author’s personal views and current market conditions. Please conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies, as neither the author nor the publication is responsible for any financial losses.
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