Last updated on January 2nd, 2026 at 07:33 pm
Quick Breakdown
- 21Shares debuts SUI2, the first 2x leveraged ETF tracking SUI on Nasdaq.
- Product targets institutions seeking amplified daily returns from Sui network expansion.
- Launch aligns with rising demand for leveraged crypto products amid regulatory clarity.
21Shares has introduced SUI2, the inaugural leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to the SUI token, directly on the Nasdaq exchange. This product delivers 2x the daily performance of SUI, the native asset of the high-speed Sui blockchain. Traders and institutions gain targeted exposure without direct token custody, capitalizing on Sui’s Layer-1 scalability.
1/ Introducing the 21shares 2x Long SUI ETF ($TXXS) that provides investors with leveraged daily exposure to @SuiNetwork, one of the fastest-growing Layer-1 blockchain networks, through a traditional brokerage account.
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— 21shares US (@21shares_us) December 4, 2025
The ETF arrives as Sui posts strong metrics, including over 1 billion daily transactions processed in recent peaks. 21Shares positions SUI2 to capture this momentum, leveraging Nasdaq’s infrastructure for seamless trading. Approved as part of the broader U.S. shift toward crypto ETPs under President Trump’s pro-innovation approach, the fund highlights how access to altcoin derivatives is finally starting to mature.
Sui’s technical edge fuels ETF appeal.
Sui stands out with parallel transaction execution, enabling thousands of operations per second at low fees. Developers favour its Move programming language for secure smart contracts, driving dApps in gaming and DeFi. SUI token staked across validators secures the network, with total value locked surpassing $2 billion in late 2025. This growth trajectory prompted 21Shares to prioritize leveraged exposure, mirroring the success of its Bitcoin and Ethereum products.
Leveraged ETFs reshape Crypto investing.
Leveraged ETFs like SUI2 use swaps and futures to amplify returns, making them popular with traders who are comfortable with volatility and know what they’re getting into. But the risks are real, daily resets can cause performance decay, and sideways markets can turn small moves into outsized losses.
Even so, similar products have already pulled in about $10 billion this year, a sign that institutions are becoming more comfortable with them. For 21Shares, already known for its work with ARK — the launch adds to its growing lineup beyond its Solana and Ethereum products. And with regulators now allowing in-kind redemptions for spot ETPs, some of the operational friction around these products is starting to ease.
Meanwhile, the Sui blockchain has launched the Mysticeti v2 consensus engine upgrade, which boosts speed and efficiency by up to 35%. This is achieved by integrating transaction validation directly into the core consensus, eliminating redundant pre-steps, and streamlining transaction submission. These architectural changes are set to improve scalability, reduce latency, and enhance the user experience across the Sui ecosystem.
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