November 24, 2025:
In a stunning display of momentum, the Sui blockchain recorded an unprecedented net inflow of $2.4 billion in stablecoins over the past 24 hours.

The surge, which peaked during Asian and early European trading hours today, dwarfed inflows to rival Layer-1 networks and cemented Sui’s position as the clear winner in the ongoing DeFi liquidity rotation.

Artemis data shows Sui captured more stablecoin volume in a single day than Ethereum and second-place Aptos managed combined, marking the largest 24-hour shift toward a non-EVM chain on record.

Key Takeaways

  • Sui is currently the undisputed leader in stablecoin inflow velocity among Layer-1 blockchains.
  • The $2.4B surge validates the market’s pivot toward scalable, low-latency networks in the 2025–2026 cycle.
  • Expect Sui TVL to cross $2.5-3 billion before Q1 2026 if inflow momentum sustains.
  • Native SUI token has reacted sharply, trading up 18% in the past 24 hours at approximately $2.10 (CoinGecko).
  • This rotation is still in early innings, similar inflows preceded multi-month rallies for Solana in 2021 and Base in 2024.

The Surge Unveiled: What Artemis Data Reveals

Sui Blockchain's $2.4B Stablecoin Inflow

The $2.4 billion figure represents net new stablecoin supply minted or bridged onto Sui, primarily in USDC, USDT, and emerging native assets such as AUSD and USDY.

For context:

Blockchain

24-Hour Net Stablecoin Inflow

Rank

Sui

$2.4 billion

1

Aptos

~$490 million

2

Ethereum

~$310 million

3

Solana

~$180 million

4

Base

~$120 million

5

The inflow pushed Sui’s total stablecoin market cap to over $4.1 billion, a 140% increase month-over-month.
Sui Blockchain

Why Now? Decoding the Drivers Behind Sui's Dominance

Industry analysts point to three converging factors:

  1. Technical superiority: Sui’s object-centric architecture and parallel execution deliver sub-second finality and fees routinely under $0.001, making it the lowest-cost high-performance L1 available.
  2. Aggressive issuer integrations: Circle (USDC) and Tether have both expanded native support and bridge liquidity pools on Sui in the past 60 days.
  3. Whale and institutional rotation: On-chain sleuths and X influencers tracked several nine-figure USDC transfers from Ethereum wallets to Sui-based DeFi protocols yesterday.
Capital flows to speed and yield,” wrote prominent crypto analyst @DefiIgnas on X.
Sui just became the fastest horse in the race.”
Sui Blockchain

Ecosystem Ripple Effects: TVL Explosion and Protocol Wins

The stablecoin tsunami is already translating into real ecosystem growth. DefiLlama reports Sui’s TVL has climbed above $1.68 billion in the past week alone, with lending protocol Navi and perpetuals platform DeepBook absorbing the majority of new liquidity.

Stablecoins now account for 72% of all bridged assets on the network, the highest ratio among major Layer-1s.

Market participants expect several high-profile protocol launches and strategic partnerships to be announced before year-end, further accelerating the flywheel.

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Conclusion

Today’s $2.4 billion stablecoin inflow is more than a headline number, it is on-chain proof that capital is voting with its feet.

As Ethereum grapples with congestion and high gas, and other challengers struggle to match throughput, Sui has emerged as the clearest beneficiary of the great DeFi liquidity migration of 2025.

For developers, yield farmers, and investors, one message is resounding: the Sui season has officially begun.

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FAQs:

1. What caused the $2.4 billion stablecoin inflow into Sui Blockchain?

A perfect storm of sub-second finality, near-zero fees, new native USDC/USDT bridges, and large institutional rotations from Ethereum-based vaults drove the record 24-hour inflow, as confirmed by Artemis and DefiLlama.

2. How does Sui's stablecoin growth compare to Ethereum and Aptos right now?

Sui recorded $2.4B in net inflows in the last 24 hours versus ~$490M for Aptos and ~$310M for Ethereum, making it the #1 destination for stablecoin capital by a wide margin this week.

3. Will this inflow push Sui’s TVL significantly higher?

Yes, TVL already jumped $400M+ in the past 48 hours and is on pace to surpass $2 billion this week, with analysts forecasting $3–5 billion by mid-2026.

4. Is Sui a good investment after this stablecoin explosion?

The surge is strongly bullish on-chain sentiment. SUI price typically lags TVL growth by 2–6 weeks in previous cycles, putting near-term upside in play for risk-tolerant holders.

5. What are the main risks of parking stablecoins on Sui right now?

Primary risks remain smart-contract exploits (mitigated by multiple top-tier audits) and temporary bridge congestion during extreme volume. Regulatory risk to stablecoins applies network-wide, not Sui-specific. Overall risk/reward skews favorably compared to congested alternatives.

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Alex is the Editor in Chief of StablecoinInsider.com