CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 23 May 2026•Updated 23 May 2026•
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SUI Momentum Builds on Grayscale Backing and Zero-Fee Stablecoin Transfers

Key Facts

1Sui mainnet is set to integrate default privacy in transactions, potentially establishing a new standard for blockchain networks.
2The SUI token price surged by over 20% following the announcement of the upcoming network privacy features.

In a move strengthening the network's position as a primary destination for institutional capital, Grayscale has declared a bullish outlook for Sui and its GSUI Staking ETF. According to reports, this endorsement coincides with a strategic decision by the network to eliminate gas fees for stablecoin transfers to accelerate global adoption. These developments build upon the token's previous gains following the announcement of integrated default privacy features for mainnet transactions.

The entry of major institutions like Grayscale reflects a shift in market sentiment toward SUI compared to its Layer 1 peers. While networks such as Solana and Aptos focus on throughput, Sui is adopting a dual strategy of privacy and zero-cost transactions to attract liquidity, per market data. Analysts suggest that providing a regulated investment vehicle (ETF) may dampen price volatility over the long term relative to other digital assets.

Technically, SUI is trading at robust levels reflecting trader optimism over the new institutional backing as of the close on May 23, 2026. Investors are now monitoring how the removal of fees impacts daily stablecoin transaction volumes as a metric for actual network growth. Looking ahead at the economic calendar, risk appetite remains tied to global inflation data, making current support levels a critical pivot point for the upward trend.