SUI News Today: Kalshi Bridges Traditional and Decentralized Finance with SUI Expansion

Kalshi's SUI deposits marks a pivotal shift in the U.S. prediction market landscape, offering traders new flexibility and access to the Sui blockchain ecosystem. The platform, which allows users to trade on real-world events, now supports SUI and Sui-based USDC as deposit options, broadening participation for U.S. investors and signaling growing institutional confidence in event-based trading. This development aligns with Kalshi's broader strategy to expand its global footprint while navigating U.S. regulatory frameworks.

SUI, the native token of the Sui blockchain, has seen significant on-chain growth, with total accounts surpassing 225 million and a Total Value Locked (TVL) of $1.89 billion as of October 2025. The Sui network's object-centric model and parallel execution capabilities have positioned it as a high-performance Layer 1 platform, attracting developers and users seeking scalability. By enabling SUI deposits, Kalshi taps into this ecosystem, allowing traders to leverage the token's volatility for speculative or hedging strategies while also offering stability through Sui-based USDC. Some technical analysts highlight patterns that could alter SUI’s trajectory, as discussed in Coinpedia's analysis.

For U.S. users, the integration addresses longstanding limitations in accessing diverse crypto assets on regulated platforms. Prior to this update, traders were often restricted to fiat or a limited set of cryptocurrencies. Now, Kalshi users can directly fund accounts with SUI, expanding their ability to engage in event contracts tied to macroeconomic indicators, political outcomes, and other real-world events. The move also reduces friction in transactions, as Sui-based USDC provides a stablecoin option with lower fees and faster settlement times compared to traditional stablecoins.

Kalshi's growth trajectory has been meteoric, with the platform reported $4 billion in trading volume over the past 30 days. This surge is driven by strategic partnerships, including its collaboration with Robinhood, which accounts for 25–35% of daily trading volume. The platform's regulatory compliance under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has further attracted institutional interest, with its valuation doubling to $5 billion in three months. The SUI deposit feature is seen as a natural extension of this momentum, catering to both retail and institutional participants seeking exposure to emerging blockchain assets.

The integration also reflects broader trends in the stablecoin market. Sui-based USDC joins a $305 billion stablecoin sector dominated by Ethereum, which holds 53% of the market supply. However, purpose-built chains like Sui and Circle's Arc chain are challenging Ethereum's dominance by offering tailored solutions for payments and tokenization. Arc, which entered public testing in October 2025, leverages USDC to streamline cross-border transactions and on-chain foreign exchange, a model that complements Kalshi's focus on event-based trading, as noted by Coinotag.

While the move is bullish for SUI adoption, risks remain. Regulatory uncertainty, particularly regarding the approval of a potential SUI ETF, could impact short-term price volatility. Additionally, macroeconomic factors such as inflation and interest rates may influence broader market sentiment. Analysts project SUI could reach $4–$7 by year-end, according to FinanceFeeds, but bearish scenarios see the token consolidating between $1.60–$2.50, per BitcoinWorld's forecast.

For now, Kalshi's SUI deposit feature underscores the platform's role as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized markets. As the prediction market sector matures, platforms like Kalshi are likely to play a critical role in democratizing access to financial instruments, leveraging blockchain's transparency and efficiency. The integration of SUI and Sui-based USDC is a testament to the evolving interplay between institutional-grade infrastructure and decentralized innovation.