Sui’s upcoming Hashi testnet is drawing institutional interest by promising Bitcoin holders access to financial services without relinquishing control of their assets. The initiative addresses more than $1 trillion in Bitcoin that remains idle because traditional financial systems make its use more difficult. Sui’s price rose nearly 18.8% in a single session as the broader crypto market showed mixed bullish and bearish signals. Traders are watching the testnet and its planned mainnet launch for evidence that Bitcoin can be used more broadly in financial applications. A successful rollout could support greater institutional investment, although market volatility continues to threaten price stability and investor confidence.