Sui Surges 5.5% as CoinDesk 20 Index Gains Momentum in Early 2026
SUI surges 5.5% leading the CoinDesk 20 Index higher on Jan 6, 2026. Discover the latest on Uniswap's rally, KuCoin's $1.25T record volume, and Morgan Stanley's new ETF filings.
The altcoin market's pulse is quickening. Sui (SUI) just jumped 5.5%, leading a broad market rally as the CoinDesk 20 Index pushes toward new local highs. According to CoinDesk Indices, this upward trend signals renewed investor confidence in utility-based digital assets as the new year kicks off.
Sui and Uniswap Outperform in CoinDesk 20 Rally
As of Jan 6, 2026, the CoinDesk 20 is trading at 3067.42, up 0.4% since Monday. Market breadth is healthy, with 16 out of 20 assets trading higher. Uniswap (UNI) joined Sui as a top performer, climbing 3.3% as decentralized finance protocols regain traction.
| Asset | Change | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sui (SUI) | +5.5% | Leader |
| Uniswap (UNI) | +3.3% | Leader |
| Bitcoin Cash (BCH) | -3.0% | Laggard |
KuCoin’s Record Volume and Institutional Push
The broader infrastructure is also showing structural growth. KuCoin reported a staggering $1.25 trillion in total trading volume for 2025, capturing a record market share among centralized exchanges. Meanwhile, institutional interest is deepening as Morgan Stanley files for both Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, signaling that the 'crypto push' is moving beyond the big two.
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