Sei Network ($SEI) Picks Up Steam: Strong Fundamentals Fuel Short- and Long-Term Interest

Rising Momentum & Market Performance

Sei (SEI) is a cryptocurrency
  • Breakouts & Price Rally: SEI recently broke above the pivotal $0.33–$0.34 resistance, delivering a nearly 40% surge in price within a week. A 10% spike over 24 hours further amplifies growing interest in the token. (The Market Periodical)
  • Stable Support, Upward Targets: As of August 8, 2025, SEI is holding steady around the key $0.285 support level. Should bullish momentum continue, investors are eyeing Fibonacci resistance targets at $0.48, $0.56, and even $0.67. But a dip below $0.285 could bring a pullback risk. (Blockonomi)

On-Chain Adoption & Ecosystem Growth

  • Transaction Volume & User Activity: The network is seeing explosive activity. Daily transactions have topped 1.5 million, while active wallets now exceed 616,000. (The Currency analytics)
  • TVL & DeFi Expansion: Total Value Locked (TVL) has climbed dramatically-from $500M to $680M+ in recent updates, and, according to some reports, has soared to as high as $1.13B. This doubles early-2025 levels, underlining robust DeFi growth. (The Market PeriodicalCryptodamusCoinCentral)
  • Institutional & Regulatory Recognition: A wave of institutional interest is tied to an ETF filing; SEI’s user base has ballooned to over 8.1 million addresses, placing it as the #2 EVM-compatible chain by user count. TVL jumped 24% to above $535M. (Cryptonews)

Technical and Sentiment Indicators

  • Technical tools are flashing bullish signals: RSI and MACD suggest further upside potential, particularly if SEI maintains position above its 200-day EMA. (OneSafe)
  • Analysts highlight a possible higher-low formation, reminiscent of past wave patterns, potentially marking the start of a broader “Wave C” rally. (Blockonomi)

SEI’s Token Supply & Volume Overview

MetricKey Data (as of August 2025)
Circulating SupplyApproximately 5.78 billion SEI (CryptoMarketCapCoinStatsTokenomist)
Maximum / Total Supply10 billion SEI (CryptoMarketCapCoinStatsBinance)
Supply UnlocksLinear vesting underway; upcoming unlocks scheduled around mid-August 2025 (Tokenomist)
24-Hour Trading VolumeBetween $143M and $160M depending on data source (CryptoMarketCapCryptoRankBlockonomi)

Investment Summary: Short- vs. Long-Term Outlook

Short-Term:
SEI is in a critical zone-holding support at ~$0.285 could drive a breakout toward $0.48 or beyond. High trading volume and technical momentum support this scenario. However, watch for potential pullbacks if the support fails.

Long-Term:
Strong ecosystem fundamentals, increasing TVL, active users, and institutional interest (ETF-based momentum) give SEI solid traction. Continued infrastructure development and adoption could support sustained growth, especially as token unlocks are phased in without sudden floods of supply.

Risks to Note:

  • Supply unlocks (e.g., mid-August) may generate selling pressure.
  • Over-reliance on DeFi and gaming applications may limit ecosystem diversification. (Gate.com)

Final Take

Sei Network is gaining serious traction, backed by strong on-chain growth, technical momentum, and institutional recognition. For short-term traders, current support zones and bullish setups offer attractive opportunities, so long as key levels hold. For long-term investors, SEI’s expanding ecosystem, increasing utility, and vesting transparency suggest meaningful upside as the chain matures. Always balance optimism with awareness of unlocking events and ecosystem concentration risks.

Disclaimer: The author holds a position in $SEI Network and this article should not be considered financial advice. Always conduct your own research before making any investment decisions.

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