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When Bitcoin enters a period of consolidation, it creates a window for altcoins to step up, showcase their strength, and lead the market narrative. Following the mass liquidation event at the beginning of the week, Sui has emerged as the standout performer. Sui has surged nearly 50% since Tuesday, reaching new all-time highs of $4.92, with the momentum to climb further. This rally has propelled Sui past XLM, WBTC, and DOT, making it the 17th-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
Sui has been one of our strongest recommendations in the Morning Note since it was trading at around $1.80. Its remarkable performance continues to validate our bullish outlook. Over the past 24 hours, crypto Twitter has been abuzz with chatter about the Sui ecosystem, pushing $SUI to the top of trending topics in Business and Finance on X. Many key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the crypto space have even dubbed Sui “the Solana of this bull run.”
Sui’s trajectory strongly mirrors Solana’s meteoric rise in early 2021, particularly in terms of growth, usage, and price action. The ecosystem has seen exponential growth, with Total Value Locked (TVL) increasing by 600% and transaction volume on the Sui blockchain up by 800% since the beginning of August.
One of Sui’s biggest competitive advantages lies in its low transaction fees. Year-to-date, the average transaction fee on Sui is just $0.004—10 times cheaper than Solana and a staggering 1,425 times cheaper than Ethereum. This cost efficiency is a significant factor driving developers and users to build and transact on Sui instead of Ethereum or other blockchains.
When a blockchain gains traction, it’s not just the native token that rallies—key projects and top memecoins within the ecosystem can even outperform the native token. These assets can serve as leveraged bets on the blockchain’s success, offering outsized returns for investors who position themselves early.
Sui is still in its early stages, with substantial room for growth. For a comprehensive analysis of its potential, check out our Thunder Trading Article, ‘Sui, the new Ethereum or Solana?’
For investors feeling underexposed or worried about missing out, this is just the beginning. Strengthening your Bitcoin position or acquiring quality altcoins could yield substantial long-term gains. The crypto market is still in its early growth phase, providing believers with a prime environment to capitalise. Contact your Stormrake Crypto Broker today to seize this moment.
Stormrake Spotlight: Gala Games (GALA) ($0.0515)
Stormrake Spotlight: Gala Games (GALA) ($0.0515)
Gala Games (GALA) continues to hold above $0.05, strengthening its case for a move higher once the broader consolidation phase concludes. The medium-term target for GALA remains the recent high of $0.067—a potential 29% increase from current levels. If Bitcoin benefits from bullish catalysts this month and resumes its uptrend, Gala could retest this key level.
BTC/USD Key Levels and Price Action:
BTC/USD Key Levels and Price Action:
Bitcoin has successfully held above the critical $100K level during a relatively uneventful 24-hour period. Although BTC remains in a consolidation phase, it continues to exhibit bullish characteristics, trading above all major moving averages. Volatility is expected to pick up in the coming days, with the market bracing for an upcoming interest rate decision.
BTC Total ETF Flows for 13 Dec: $ - 31.1 million
(ETF flow data is sourced from https://farside.co.uk/btc/ and reflects figures at the time of writing.)
ETH/USD Key Levels and Price Action:
ETH/USD Key Levels and Price Action:
Ethereum is firmly entrenched in a bullish structure, having set a higher low yesterday. ETH leveraged the confluence of moving averages as a bounce zone and is now trading at the 21 EMA. This area of confluence across moving averages provides strong support, positioning ETH for further gains. The near-term target remains at $4,064, supported by ETH’s sustained bullish trend.
ETH Total ETF Flows for 13 Dec: $ + 7.2 Million
(ETF flow data is sourced from https://farside.co.uk/eth/ and reflects figures at the time of writing.)
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Written by Alexandar Artis
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