SUI Surges 8.7% on $450M Investment Amid Bullish Long-Term Outlooks

The trajectory of SUI, the native token of the Sui blockchain, remains uncertain despite growing signs of market expansion. Analysts and market observers are divided over its future value, with some forecasting a potential rise toward $7 by 2025 while noting the lack of official price targets or confirmed institutional backing [1]. The speculative nature of the market is underscored by the absence of direct statements from Sui Network leadership or confirmation of a previously rumored Swiss bank partnership [2].

Amid this uncertainty, SUI has shown signs of institutional interest, with a $450 million investment from Mill City Ventures, which pushed the token’s price up by 8.7% to $3.73 [4]. This development has fueled further speculation that SUI may eventually break through the $4 level and even reach $10 in the long term [4]. The involvement of AMINA Bank in Switzerland, the first regulated institution to offer SUI custody and trading services, has added a layer of credibility to the asset’s potential for mainstream adoption [4].

On-chain data and technical indicators also reflect positive momentum. SUI’s Total Value Locked (TVL) has increased to $2.093 billion, supported by DeFi innovations such as Bluefin7K and the wBTC Vault [4]. Strategic partnerships with Google Cloud and a rising market cap of $13 billion further indicate a strengthening ecosystem [4]. The 4-hour chart has shown a rebound to $3.73, challenging prior resistance levels [4]. Analysts are monitoring volume deltas and footprint data, which suggest a gradual shift in market sentiment toward buyer dominance [4].

However, volatility persists. While some forecasts assume a monthly growth rate of 0.42% and project a price of $3.95 by June 2026 [3], recent on-chain activity has waned, and the token has struggled to maintain key support levels [2]. These factors have led some analysts to caution against over-optimism, noting that the market remains in a transitional phase [2].

Community reactions reflect a spectrum of expectations, with enthusiasm for DeFi integration and platform enhancements tempered by calls for greater transparency from project leadership [2]. While comparisons with other Layer-1 projects like APTOS suggest the possibility of speculative surges, the absence of confirmed institutional backing or direct regulatory clarity continues to cloud the immediate outlook for SUI [2].

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[1] SUI Price Rises 14% on ETF Hopes and Protocol Upgrades (https://www.ainvest.com/news/solana-news-today-sui-price-rises-14-etf-hopes-protocol-upgrades-2508/)

[2] Sui Price Forecast: SUI derivatives and on-chain data hint ... (https://www.mitrade.com/au/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1018502-20250807)

[3] Sui(SUI)Price prediction (https://www.bitget.com/price/sui/price-prediction)

[4] Sui Soars 8.7% on $450M Institutional Investment Targets ... (https://www.ainvest.com/news/sui-soars-8-7-450m-institutional-investment-targets-4-breakout-2508/)

[5] Best Altcoin To Keep On Your Radar: Unilabs Vs Cardano ... (https://www.barchart.com/story/news/33960376/best-altcoin-to-keep-on-your-radar-unilabs-vs-cardano-vs-sui-blockchain)