Canary Capital Launches First U.S. Spot Staked SUI ETF on Nasdaq

Canary Capital has officially launched the Canary Staked SUI ETF (SUIS) on the Nasdaq Global Market, introducing the first U.S.-listed spot SUI ETF that integrates on-chain staking rewards directly into its structure.

The debut represents a structural milestone for proof-of-stake assets in U.S. public markets, blending direct token exposure with native yield generation inside a regulated exchange-traded vehicle.

How the SUIS ETF Works

The SUIS ETF is designed to provide direct exposure to the spot price of SUI, the native token of the Sui Layer-1 blockchain.

Direct Spot Holdings

The fund holds physical SUI tokens in institutional-grade custody, allowing it to track the underlying market price of the asset rather than relying on derivatives.

Integrated Staking Yield

A portion of the fund’s holdings participates in Sui’s Proof-of-Stake validation process. Through this mechanism, the ETF earns native staking rewards directly from the network.

NAV Integration

Net staking rewards are reflected in the fund’s Net Asset Value (NAV). This structure allows investors to capture both price appreciation and on-chain yield within a traditional brokerage account.

Regulatory Structure

Although listed on Nasdaq, the ETF is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, aligning it structurally with other commodity-style digital asset products.

A Broader “Dual Debut” for Sui

The launch of SUIS coincided with a parallel development for the Sui ecosystem.

On the same day, Grayscale converted its Sui Trust into the Grayscale Sui Staking ETF (GSUI), which began trading on NYSE Arca. The simultaneous listings signal growing institutional confidence in staking-enabled exchange products.

Management & Custody

Canary’s ETF is managed by U.S. Bancorp Fund Services.
BitGo Trust Company serves as the digital asset custodian.

Fee Context

While Canary’s fees align with prevailing industry standards, competitor Grayscale introduced a 0.35% management fee, temporarily waived for the first three months or until assets under management reach $1 billion.

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Key Investment Considerations

Metric	Detail
Listing Date	February 18, 2026
Exchange	Nasdaq
Ticker	SUIS
Custodian	BitGo Trust Company
Primary Risk	Slashing penalties if validators fail or act maliciously

Because the ETF participates in network validation, it carries operational risks unique to staking. Slashing penalties, where tokens may be partially forfeited due to validator errors or misconduct, represent a distinct risk category compared to passive spot-only funds.

Why This Matters

The introduction of a spot ETF that integrates staking rewards establishes a blueprint for yield-bearing exchange products in the United States.

Rather than separating price exposure from on-chain participation, the SUIS structure embeds both elements into a single tradable security. Analysts view this model as potentially extendable to other proof-of-stake assets such as Ethereum or Solana, should regulatory conditions allow.

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