BTC vs SUI: Bitcoin vs Sui — 2026 Comparison
This page compares Bitcoin (BTC) and Sui (SUI) using the DeFi Intel research dataset. Native asset of the Bitcoin blockchain. First and largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Proof-of-work secured with a hard-capped supply of 21 million coins. Native asset of the Sui blockchain, an object-centric Move-based L1. Used for gas, staking, and governance with parallel execution capabilities. As of the last data review, BTC ranks #1 by approximate market capitalisation (≈$1.3T) and SUI ranks #27 (≈$3B).
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Bitcoin (BTC) | Sui (SUI) |
|---|---|---|
| Market-cap rank | #1 | #27 |
| Approx market cap (USD) | $1.3T | $3B |
| Category | Layer 1 | Layer 1 |
| Chain(s) | Bitcoin | Sui |
| Token standard | native | native |
| Launched | January 2009 | May 2023 |
| Consensus role | PoW | PoS |
| Issuer | — | Mysten Labs |
| Issuer type | Decentralized (no single issuer) | Decentralized (no single issuer) |
| Total supply | 21,000,000 | 10,000,000,000 |
| Circulating supply | 19,900,000 | 4,100,000,000 |
| Max supply | 21,000,000 | 10,000,000,000 |
Bitcoin (BTC) in brief
- Native asset of the Bitcoin blockchain. First and largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Proof-of-work secured with a hard-capped supply of 21 million coins.
- Launched January 2009.
- Chain-native asset of Bitcoin.
- Max supply: 21,000,000.
Full profile: Bitcoin (BTC) token page.
Sui (SUI) in brief
- Native asset of the Sui blockchain, an object-centric Move-based L1. Used for gas, staking, and governance with parallel execution capabilities.
- Launched May 2023.
- Chain-native asset of Sui.
- Max supply: 10,000,000,000.
- Issuer: Mysten Labs.
Full profile: Sui (SUI) token page.
Key differences (data view)
- BTC is the larger asset by market capitalisation: rank #1 (≈$1.3T) versus rank #27 (≈$3B) for SUI.
- BTC is the older asset — launched in 2009, 14 years before SUI (2023).
- They live on different chains — BTC: Bitcoin; SUI: Sui.
- Both are classified as Layer 1 assets in the DeFi Intel dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, BTC or SUI?
Bitcoin (BTC) is larger by market capitalisation: approximately $1.3T (rank #1) versus $3B (rank #27) for SUI, as of the last DeFi Intel data review.
When did Bitcoin and Sui launch?
Bitcoin launched in January 2009; Sui launched in May 2023.
Are BTC and SUI on the same chain?
No. BTC is on Bitcoin, while SUI is on Sui.
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Methodology & sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from the DeFi Intel token research dataset — the same data that powers the BTC and SUI token profiles. Market capitalisations and supply figures are approximate snapshots from the last dataset review, not live quotes. DeFi Intel publishes editorial research, not financial advice.
External references: CoinGecko — Bitcoin, CoinGecko — Sui.