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SUI Token Trades Flat Despite Signs of Strong ETF Momentum
The token traded roughly flat over the past 24 hours, even after Nasdaq submitted a 19b-4 document with the SEC on Tuesday, taking another step towards a spot SUI ETF in the U.S.
Jun 11, 2025, 6:36 p.m.
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What to know:
- SUI gained about 2% over the past 24 hours before erasing gains later in the day as the broader crypto market was hit by macro-economic factors.
- The token has traded higher after Nasdaq submitted paperwork for 21Shares’ proposed spot SUI exchange-traded fund.
- It later dropped sharply in line with the broader crypto market.
SUI , the native token of the Sui blockchain, rose slightly over the past 24 hours before falling sharply after macroeconomic factors hit global markets during U.S. afternoon hours..
The token rose following news that Nasdaq filed a 19b-4 form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list the 21Shares SUI exchange-traded fund. This marks the second major step in the ETF approval process. The first, a draft S-1 registration statement, was filed by 21Shares in April.
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If approved, this would be the first spot SUI ETF listed in the United States, offering traditional investors regulated access to the native token of the Sui blockchain.
SUI appeared to respond to the development, showing strength overnight as it broke through a resistance level at $3.49 with support from significant trading volume, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model. More than 13 million tokens changed hands during the breakout, which coincided with Nasdaq’s filing.
During U.S. afternoon hours, SUI dropped sharply and is down about 1% at press time. The CoinDesk 20, which tracks the broader crypto market, was up only slightly after taking a hit in the afternoon.
Technical analysis highlights
- SUI experienced a decisive breakout overnight above the $3.49 resistance level with volume exceeding 13 million, significantly above the 24-hour average of 8.7 million.
- Despite minor pullbacks, the token found consistent support around $3.45-$3.46.
- A High-volume surge reinforced bullish sentiment, suggesting potential continuation of upward momentum.
- The $3.50 level has been established as a potential key resistance zone following a temporary exhaustion of bullish momentum.
- Price action formed a potential base in the $3.48-$3.48 range with moderate volume supporting consolidation.
Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk’s full AI Policy.
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