Sui (SUI) has experienced a dramatic increase in value, doubling in price in just one trading day and reaching its highest point in a month.
This surge is partly attributed to heightened social media activity, although it also coincides with an unusual rise in SUI open interest.
Currently trading at $0.946, SUI has seen a 56% increase over the past week and maintained trading volumes exceeding $750 million daily. The token’s recent rally follows a period of relative underperformance compared to other blockchain networks, with its all-time high just over $2.
$SUI heatmap and liquidation levels for those who are trading .
looks like massive number of longs are piling up on sui
the ratio is 861 longs to 109 shorts .
major long liquidation at 0.80 $
better use stop loss while using leverage . pic.twitter.com/q7OIMrJ3gn
— LA𝕏MAN (@Theblockvlog) August 13, 2024
Grayscale’s introduction of the SUI Trust on August 1 has contributed to the token’s recovery, with its net asset value per share rising from $7.96 to $15.14. This is similar to the positive impact seen with Grayscale’s Bittensor TAO product, which helped the token rebound from $172 to $280.
Sui’s open interest surged to $256.39 million, driven by a rise in long positions, while short positions remain relatively low. The spike in interest and trading activity suggests a strong investor focus on altcoins and tokens for potential gains.
Sui’s distinct approach, different from traditional proof-of-work or staking blockchains, involves a unique architecture akin to Nano or IOTA. Despite its innovative design and growing ecosystem, including a DeFi sector and a significant NFT market, Sui faces challenges with price pressure and upcoming token unlocks.
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