Sui Network Upgrades Counter $65.1M Token Unlock with Price Resilience
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 06 2026- Token Unlock Resilience: On January 1, 2025, Sui successfully absorbed the release of 43.69 million SUI tokens valued at approximately $65.1 million, with a 16.12% price increase, indicating strong market confidence in its fundamentals.
- Technology Upgrade Impact: The deployment of the Mysticeti v2 consensus engine in November 2025 enabled the Sui network to maintain a transaction processing speed of 886 transactions per second, significantly enhancing its competitiveness among high-performance blockchains.
- Institutional Confidence Growth: Asset managers Bitwise and Canary Capital have filed for spot SUI ETFs, signaling a positive outlook from traditional finance on Sui's long-term potential, which could attract more mainstream capital.
- Privacy Feature Development: Sui plans to introduce protocol-level privacy features in Q1 2025, aimed at providing secure transaction environments for decentralized finance, gaming, and enterprise solutions, further enhancing its market appeal.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
