Solana (SOL) and Sui (SUI) cryptocurrencies have experienced notable price fluctuations in August 2025. SOL's price rose from $187 on August 12 to a peak of $207 on August 14 before settling around $192 by August 17. Meanwhile, SUI increased from $3.85 to $4.13 during the same period, then declined slightly to approximately $3.88 by August 17. Bitcoin (BTC) was also referenced at a price of $118,300 on August 17. SUI has achieved a milestone of 11.5 billion transactions, indicating significant network activity. Market commentary suggests that SOL and SUI possess the necessary infrastructure, network effects, and adoption to support the future internet, likening them to monetized versions of Linux. Investors are advised to accumulate these assets in self-custodial cold storage. The broader context includes a comparison of cryptocurrency value retention against fiat currency depreciation.