After a major exploit rocked its top decentralized exchange, the SUI blockchain is showing signs of recovery—both technically and in market sentiment.
Roughly $162 million in stolen assets tied to a smart contract attack were frozen within the SUI network, thanks to an emergency maneuver by network validators who selectively blocked activity from the hacker’s addresses. Another $60 million, however, ended up on Ethereum and remains beyond direct reach.
To recover the rest, the Cetus team and SUI Foundation are coordinating efforts and even proposed a $6 million white hat bounty to the attacker in exchange for returning the Ethereum—promising no legal action if the funds remain untouched.
Despite the breach, SUI’s native token has risen nearly 4%, with traders shrugging off concerns of centralization. An official statement clarified that validators independently chose to block addresses and can reverse those decisions at will.
From a technical perspective, trader Michael_EWpro believes SUI is completing a textbook Elliott Wave correction. His chart points to a potential bottom near $1.50–$1.80, with a strong rebound possibly pushing the asset as high as $20. Volume data also hints at minimal resistance between $4 and $10, which could support an explosive move if the trend reverses.
While short-term pressure isn’t off the table, bulls are watching closely for signs of a breakout—especially if SUI can confirm its next leg higher from the $2 zone.
Ethereum is rapidly emerging as the institutional favorite, with new ETF inflow data suggesting a seismic shift in investor focus away from Bitcoin.
Ethereum (ETH) appears to be entering a breakout phase eerily reminiscent of its historic 2017 rally—but this time, the move is backed by deep institutional support and ETF inflows.
SUI, the native token of the Sui blockchain, is drawing attention following a major breakout on the charts—driven by surging total value locked (TVL) and growing anticipation around Bitcoin-native decentralized finance (BTCFi) infrastructure.
Tom Lee, managing partner and head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, recently outlined his bullish stance on Ethereum, linking it directly to the rapid growth of the stablecoin sector.