- SUI Outshines Solana in 2025 Growth Metrics: SUI has pulled in $84 million in institutional inflows this year, surpassing Solana’s $76 million, while also leading in DEX volume and DeFi growth, with total value locked doubling from $1 billion to over $2 billion.
- Bitcoin Holds Steady, But Retail Interest Fades: Despite BTC holding above $100,000 after a 23% monthly rally, retail interest has dwindled, with Google searches for Bitcoin hitting a six-month low, suggesting potential room for fresh capital inflows.
- Ripple Eyes Expansion Amid XRP Volatility: Ripple’s President Monica Long met with UAE officials to discuss digital payments at the 2025 FinTech Summit, while XRP trades at $2.41, down from $2.60, as traders watch for a potential reversal if support holds.
SUI is making waves – and not just in price action. The blockchain has been outpacing Solana in some key growth metrics for 2025, including institutional inflows and DeFi volume. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s holding strong above $100,000, but retail interest? Not so much.
SUI Outperforms in DeFi and Institutional Capital
SUI’s been racking up numbers. Year-to-date, it’s pulled in $84 million in institutional inflows, beating Solana’s $76 million, according to Altcoin Buzz host Cody Buffinton. That’s not all. SUI’s DEX volume is blowing past Avalanche, Polygon, and Optimism – combined.
The blockchain now boasts 190 million total accounts, a 35.24% jump in just 30 days. DeFi activity’s been booming too, with total value locked rising from $1 billion to over $2 billion. SUI is now the third-largest blockchain by daily active addresses, pushing close to 2.5 million users.
And the price? SUI’s trading at $3.87, up 3% on the day and 85% for the month. Binance is also throwing support behind SUI, adding it to its Alpha program with airdrops for active traders. Meanwhile, Backpack Exchange just integrated SUI trading, giving users access to DeFi protocols like SUI Lend and Navi Protocol.
Big Partnerships and Bigger Plans
SUI’s making moves on the institutional side too. The network’s partnered with 21Shares to develop product collaborations and research. Rumor has it a SUI ETF might even be on the table. The team’s pitching SUI as a high-throughput, scalable chain built for real-world assets, stablecoins, and DeFi – a space that’s still wide open for disruption.
Bitcoin Holds Strong – But Retail’s Missing
Bitcoin’s sitting comfortably at $103,528 after a 23% rally in the past month. But retail interest? Not so much. Cody Buffinton pointed out that Google searches for Bitcoin have hit a six-month low, even as BTC continues to grind higher. Last time Bitcoin was at these levels, retail was all over it – but now? Crickets.
XRP Eyes Breakout as Ripple Courts UAE Leaders
Meanwhile, Ripple’s making some diplomatic moves. President Monica Long just met with UAE officials, including Emirates Group Chairman Ahmed bin Saeed, at the 2025 FinTech Summit in Dubai. The focus? Digital payments and financial innovation.
Ripple recently got regulatory approval to offer services in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and now they’re looking to expand their footprint. XRP’s currently trading at $2.41, down from a recent high of $2.60, but some see the diplomatic push as a bullish catalyst. Cody Buffinton thinks a reversal is possible if support holds and macro conditions align.
The Bottom Line
SUI’s rising fast, Solana’s playing catch-up, Bitcoin’s holding steady but quiet, and XRP’s got eyes on a breakout. The market’s got a lot of moving parts right now – and the next few weeks could be pivotal for all four players.
