SUI surpasses XRP as institutions choose SUI; This is the reason

The price of SUI has increased significantly recently, surpassing XRP in terms of growth and demand. However, it is not just the price volatility that is noteworthy. In May, SUI drew attention from institutional investors, marking a shift in demand that could have a lasting impact on the crypto market.

As the flow of funds from institutions into SUI increases, the attention shifts from price performance to its potential as an ecosystem focused on Web3.

SUI witnesses an increase in demand

Organizations are increasingly flocking to SUI, with 21 million USD in inflows as of now this month, making it one of the best-performing altcoins, second only to Ethereum. Meanwhile, XRP, which has been a favorite choice among institutions, has only drawn attention with 8.6 million USD during the same period.

This change is a concern for XRP as institutions begin to focus more on the potential of SUI rather than its established presence in the crypto market. The appeal of SUI to institutional investors is based on its scalability and focus on the Web3 space, which aligns with current trends in decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain-based applications.

The increasing institutional cash flow of SUI highlights the growing preference for projects that offer more than just financial transactions. XRP, while still maintaining support from institutions with 263 million USD in 2025, has not been able to draw much attention in recent weeks. SUI's ability to scale decentralized (dApps) more efficiently than XRP makes it a better choice for institutions looking to align with long-term trends in blockchain technology.

XRP is available on CME

An important factor driving organizations towards SUI is that it has not yet been listed on major platforms like CME, unlike XRP Futures, which further reinforces its untapped potential. XRP Futures recently launched on CME, making this token more accessible to a larger number of investors.

However, this development also diminishes the image of XRP as a neglected asset, giving SUI a unique advantage by still being relatively unknown. As many investors seek high growth opportunities, SUI offers them the chance to get in early before this token becomes fully available on major platforms.

The decentralized design, focused on Web3 of SUI, also plays a significant role in its increasing appeal. Unlike XRP, which primarily focuses on payment and money transfer solutions, SUI concentrates on expanding the dApp ecosystem, a feature highly favored by organizations when entering the Web3 space. The increasing focus on scalability and decentralized applications makes SUI an ideal choice for organizations looking to diversify their investments in blockchain.

SUI vs XRP – Which one has better ETF prospects?

XRP has its own advantages, particularly regarding the potential for exchange-traded funds (ETF). XRP's position as a digital asset has established it an advantage when it comes to ETF approvals. The ongoing Ripple lawsuit also seems to be on the verge of resolution, pending court procedures, which could potentially enhance XRP's clean image.

The SEC's agreement with Ripple will strengthen investor confidence in XRP, providing it with a stable foundation in the long term. However, at present, SUI's scalability and Web3 ambitions have drawn attention from institutional investors, pushing it ahead of XRP in terms of demand. Nonetheless, the XRP ETF is likely to be launched first.

Furthermore, Juan Pellicer, Head of Research at Sentora, discussed with BeInCrypto the key factors that could drive XRP for an early ETF.

"The decade-long trading record of XRP and the early ETF filings place it first in the regulatory queue, while SUI still needs deeper liquidity and a longer track record before the SEC is likely to comfortably approve a SUI ETF."

XRP price needs a boost

XRP has increased by 14% in the past 30 days, but it is still facing a macro downtrend. The broader market conditions make a breakout rally difficult, with XRP struggling below resistance levels.

The current price range of XRP is facing challenges, as the lack of upward momentum continues to hold it back. However, if XRP follows Bitcoin's upward trend and capitalizes on the hype surrounding its launch on CME, it could see a price increase, potentially reaching 2.56 USD and beyond. A breakout above this level would end the downtrend and allow XRP to rise higher.

But if XRP cannot break through this resistance level, it risks continuing to accumulate. This could cause the price to drop to 2.12 USD, through 2.27 USD, invalidating short-term bullish predictions.

SUI price wins this round

SUI has shown an impressive increase of 82% in the past month, trading at 3.85 USD at the time of writing. Although facing resistance at 4.05 USD, SUI has not yet seen a significant correction, indicating that the upward momentum continues.

With the current demand for SUI, its price is expected to maintain above 3.59 USD, allowing it to break the resistance level of 4.05 USD. If it surpasses this level, SUI could move towards 4.35 USD or higher.

On the contrary, if the price drops below the support level of 3.59 USD, this indicates that investors are starting to take profits. In that case, the price could fall to 3.18 USD, invalidating the current bullish outlook for SUI. However, based on the demand from institutions and the infrastructure of SUI, it seems that its price will continue to rise in the short to medium term.

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