- $223M hack on Cetus impacted Sui ecosystem tokens.
- Trading volume plummeted 42.82% post-hack.
- Sui Foundation collaborates for damage control.
Sui’s trading volume experienced a sharp decline of 42.82% following a significant $223M hack on the Cetus Protocol on May 22, 2025.
The incident severely undermined market confidence, causing SUI trading volumes to drop sharply. The hack targeted Cetus Protocol, a key component of the Sui ecosystem.
The Cetus Protocol experienced a $223 million exploit, leading to declines in liquidity and market confidence. Cetus and the Sui Foundation are working to recover stolen funds, with Sui validators actively mitigating further damage.
The hack has disrupted liquidity pools and market stability, impacting vital SUI pairs. The financial implications include significant losses in trading volume and ecosystem liquidity, with notable disruptions in the DeFi sector relying on Cetus.
Community reactions were mixed, with debates on decentralization principles as validator actions questioned Sui’s network control. Regulatory concerns may arise if recovery efforts fail, and market sentiment remains fragile amid whitehat negotiations for fund returns.
“An attacker has stolen approximately $223M from our liquidity crypto pools.” — Cetus Protocol, Official Statement
The Cetus incident underscores challenges in maintaining DeFi security and decentralization ideals. Historical trends suggest partial market recovery may depend on the success of fund recovery efforts and communication strategies. Although $162 million has been paused, recovery remains critical for ecosystem trust restoration.
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