Sui gets U.S. spot ETF with staking as SUIS lists on Nasdaq

What to Know:

• Nasdaq-listed SUIS spot ETF offers Sui exposure with staking rewards.
• Canary Staked SUI ETF debuts, combining spot access and staking.

A U.S.-listed spot exchange-traded fund offering exposure to Sui (SUI) with staking rewards has launched, marking a first for SUI spot ETFs with staking, as reported by CoinDesk (https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/18/canary-lists-spot-sui-etf-with-staking-rewards).

Trading commenced on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker SUIS, according to Bitget News (https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560605206313). The structure provides regulated market access to Sui’s spot token while participating in on-chain yield generation.

SUIS is a Nasdaq-listed fund designed to hold Sui’s native token and deliver spot exposure within an exchange-traded wrapper. In addition to price exposure, the fund incorporates a staking component intended to capture Sui proof-of-stake rewards.

The approach brings together two elements investors typically access separately: regulated brokerage trading of an ETF and protocol-level staking economics. Its scope centers on the Sui Network (SUI), a proof-of-stake blockchain associated with high-throughput smart contract activity.

Why SUIS matters now: regulated SUI access plus on-chain yield

The launch introduces a single-ticker route to SUI that pairs regulated market access with on-chain reward participation. The rewards are variable, depend on protocol conditions and validator performance, and are distinct from price movements of SUI itself.

In the sponsor’s framing, SUIS is intended to formalize access to Sui’s network economics within a registered fund structure. “The Canary Staked SUI spot ETF (SUIS) brings exposure to SUI in a registered, exchange-traded structure, while also enabling investors to benefit from net staking rewards generated through SUI’s proof-of-stake mechanism,” said Steven McClurg, CEO at Canary Capital.

Competitive dynamics are building around Sui access vehicles. 21Shares previously filed for a spot SUI ETF and highlighted its strategic alignment with the ecosystem, according to The Block (https://www.theblock.co/post/352729/21shares-sec-spot-sui-etf-strategic-partnership/).

How SUIS works: structure, staking, and distribution mechanics

At a high level, the fund holds SUI and stakes a portion of those tokens through validators to accrue on-chain rewards. Staking introduces protocol-specific considerations, including validator selection, uptime, and network parameters that can influence realized reward rates.

Rewards are generated on-chain and handled at the fund level, then reflected to shareholders under the processes disclosed in offering documents. Net results will typically account for fees, operational costs, and any staking-related adjustments disclosed by the issuer.

Risk factors are inherent. Staking may face slashing or downtime risks at the protocol layer, and realized rewards can vary over time. Liquidity conditions in the underlying token and operational dependencies around custody and validator operations can also affect outcomes.

Tax treatment of staking rewards within an exchange-traded fund structure may evolve and can depend on investor circumstances and prevailing guidance. There is no guarantee of yield or performance, and the net effect of staking may differ from expectations depending on market and network conditions.