- SUI rivals Solana in key 2025 metrics, including institutional inflows and DeFi volume.
- The network now ranks third in daily active addresses and has seen a 35% surge in accounts in just 30 days.
- Bitcoin remains above $100K, and XRP is eyeing a potential breakout following Ripple’s regulatory engagement in the UAE.
SUI is outperforming Solana in key 2025 growth metrics, including institutional inflows and decentralized finance (DeFi) volume. This rise for the SUI blockchain comes as Bitcoin (BTC) holds steady above $100,000, though general retail activity in the crypto market appears low.
SUI Leads in DeFi Activity and Institutional Capital Attraction
SUI recorded $84 million in institutional inflows year-to-date, ahead of Solana’s $76 million, according to Altcoin Buzz’s host Cody Buffinton. The SUI blockchain also leads in DEX volume, surpassing Avalanche, Polygon, and Optimism combined.
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SUI reached 190 million total accounts, reflecting a 35.24% increase in just 30 days. Its DeFi ecosystem is also expanding rapidly, with total value locked rising from $1 billion to over $2 billion. The network now ranks as the third-largest blockchain by daily active addresses, with nearly 2.5 million users.
Meanwhile, the token currently trades at $3.87, a 3.0 rise in the past day. This uptick increases the token’s bullish runs in recent days, following an 85% rise in the past month.
Additionally, support for the SUI ecosystem is growing. Binance has added SUI to its Alpha program, introducing airdrops for active traders. Meanwhile, Backpack Exchange has integrated SUI trading and ecosystem access, allowing users to bridge, swap, and explore protocols like SUI Lend and Navi Protocol.
Adding to SUI’s positive outlook, the network has partnered with 21Shares to develop product collaborations and research. The partnership may also lead to a SUI exchange-traded fund (ETF). The team describes SUI as a high-throughput, scalable chain suited for real-world assets, stablecoins, and DeFi.
Bitcoin Holds, Retail Interest Drops
Altcoin Buzz’s analysis also touched upon Bitcoin, which trades around $103,528 after a 23% surge in the last month. Despite the rally, Buffinton noted that retail interest is muted. Google search data also shows a six-month low in queries for Bitcoin.
He noted retail interest spiked in 2024 when Bitcoin was at similar levels. The current quiet suggests more room for growth as new investors may still enter the market.
XRP Eyes Breakout as Ripple Engages Leaders
Furthermore, Buffinton cited recent developments concerning Ripple’s engagement with global regulators. Specifically, Ripple President Monica Long met with UAE leaders, including Emirates Group Chairman Ahmed bin Saeed, during the 2025 FinTech Summit in Dubai.
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The talks focused on expanding digital payments and financial innovation. They followed Ripple’s March 13 approval by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer regulated services in the DIFC.
Commentators like Buffinton see these engagements as bullish for XRP. XRP trades at $2.41 after dipping from $2.60. The token has seen a 3.1% loss in the past day, reducing its monthly gain to 16.2%. Cody expects a reversal and upsurge if support holds and macroeconomic conditions remain favorable.
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