21Shares Launches First Leveraged Sui ETF in the U.S. as Network Activity Surges

Europe-based ETF issuer 21Shares has opened a new chapter for Sui-linked investment products in the U.S. after receiving approval to list the first exchange-traded product tied to SUI. The debut comes as crypto ETFs continue to roll out across major exchanges, attracting steady interest from both retail and institutional traders.

Sui’s Rapid Activity Surge Sets the Stage for 21Shares’ New Leveraged ETF

The company introduced the 21Shares 2x SUI ETF (ticker: TXXS), which aims to return twice the daily performance of the Sui token. Nasdaq approved the product for trading, giving U.S. investors direct access to a leveraged Sui strategy. CEO Russell Barlow said the launch reflects rising interest in simple, accessible digital-asset investment tools.

With this launch, 21shares is capitalizing on one of the winners rising to the occasion and ushering in the next era of blockchain technology—one dominated by simplicity.

Russell Barlow

Sui is a decentralized cryptocurrency that operates on the Ethereum blockchain and uses a proof-of-stake system to process peer-to-peer transactions. Its native token covers fees, governance, and staking. Network activity climbed through 2024, placing Sui among the busiest chains for decentralized exchange trading and stablecoin transfers.

Institutional use of Sui in the U.S. has been rising, according to Federico Brokate, Global Head of Business Development at 21Shares. He said integrations of assets like the USDY stablecoin are helping drive that growth. Brokate noted that TXXS gives traders a way to seek amplified exposure while keeping position sizing clear and transparent.

Several factors are now shaping the discussion around new Sui-linked financial products:

• Sui surpassed $10 billion in 30-day decentralized exchange volume, placing it among the top chains by activity.
• Stablecoin settlements on the network exceeded $180 billion for the fourth straight month.
• Large financial firms, including 21Shares and Canary Capital, filed for Sui-based spot ETFs.
• U.S. institutions increased testing of Sui’s infrastructure through stablecoin integrations.
• Regulators are reviewing rules related to ETF leverage limits as derivatives-linked products gain traction.

SEC Limits Keep TXXS at 2x as Leveraged Crypto ETF Launches in the U.S.

TXXS’s arrival comes as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission continues to restrict higher-leverage products, stopping several planned 3x and 5x ETFs from advancing.

Under the current interpretation of Rule 18f-4, 2x exposure remains the upper limit for daily leveraged funds. ETF.com reported that some issuers attempted to structure portfolios to bypass the rule’s testing requirements, but the SEC rejected those methods.

Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that it is rare for a crypto asset to debut in the U.S. with a leveraged ETF as its first listing. TXXS becomes the 74th crypto-linked ETF launched this year and the 128th on record. Analysts expect more filings to follow, given the recent pace.

21Shares has continued to expand its presence in the global crypto ETF market. The firm filed for a spot in the Sui ETF in May as part of a partnership with the Sui team focused on research and new product development. Around the same time, crypto trading firm FalconX acquired 21Shares for an undisclosed amount.

Growing competition in the ETF market shows that demand for digital-asset products remains strong. With TXXS now live, the focus turns to how investors will react to the first leveraged Sui ETF in the U.S. market.