- Canary Capital has filed for its sixth cryptocurrency ETF, seeking SEC approval for a spot Sui (SUI) ETF, which would provide investors direct exposure to Sui’s price movements.
- However, regulatory uncertainty remains, with the SEC delaying decisions on crypto ETFs while awaiting the confirmation of Trump’s SEC Chair nominee, Paul Atkins.
Canary Capital has taken another bold step in the cryptocurrency market by filing its sixth exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal, this time seeking approval for a spot Sui (SUI) ETF. The firm submitted a Form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 17, aiming to offer investors direct exposure to Sui’s price movements.
Sui’s Growing Market Presence
Sui, a layer-1 blockchain designed for transaction efficiency and staking, currently ranks as the 23rd largest cryptocurrency, boasting a market capitalization of approximately $7.36 billion. Its trading price recently hit $2.31, marking a 1.3% daily gain and a 7.3% increase over the past week. However, despite these gains, Sui remains down 56.5% from its all-time high of $5.35 in early January.
Canary’s proposal does not specify which exchange the ETF would trade on or its ticker symbol, but for the ETF to proceed, the firm must also file a Form 19b-4, a necessary regulatory step before the SEC can consider listing it for trading. This latest move follows Canary’s previous ETF filings for Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), XRP (XRP), Hedera (HBAR), and Axelar (AXL).
Regulatory Challenges and Political Influence
The regulatory climate surrounding crypto ETFs remains uncertain. While former U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to ease regulations on digital assets, the SEC has continued to delay decisions on multiple pending ETF applications. Notably, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce stated that the agency would wait until the Senate confirms Trump’s SEC Chair nominee, Paul Atkins, before making final decisions on crypto financial products. Atkins’ confirmation hearing, initially delayed due to financial disclosure issues, is reportedly scheduled for March 27.
The political landscape could play a crucial role in determining the fate of crypto ETFs. Sui’s recent partnership with World Liberty Financial, a Trump-backed crypto platform, further highlights the intersection of digital assets and regulatory policy. As part of this collaboration, World Liberty included Sui in its “Macro Strategy” token reserve and is exploring additional opportunities within the ecosystem.
Bitcoin ETFs See Massive Inflows
Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs continue to attract significant capital. On March 17, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a single-day inflow of $274.59 million, showcasing strong institutional demand. Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF (FBTC) led the inflows with $127.28 million, followed by ARK & 21Shares’ ARK Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) at $88.53 million. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) also secured $42.26 million in new investments.
In contrast, Ethereum spot ETFs have struggled, recording a $7.29 million net outflow, marking the ninth consecutive day of withdrawals. Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) was the primary driver of these outflows, continuing a downward trend for Ether-backed investment products.
What’s Next for Canary Capital’s Sui ETF?
If approved, the Canary SUI ETF would allow investors to gain direct exposure to Sui’s price movements without needing to hold the cryptocurrency itself. Given the recent political and regulatory developments, investors will closely watch the SEC’s response. Whether this ETF receives approval could set a precedent for future crypto investment products, shaping the broader market’s accessibility to digital assets.