Core Insights - SUN Token (SUN) has surged following Justin Sun's announcement that revenue from a new perpetual exchange, SunPerp, will be used for token buybacks, raising questions about its ability to maintain momentum above $0.3 and reach new cycle highs [1][2] Trading Performance - SUN traded between $0.034 and $0.035 recently, with a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $950 million and a market capitalization of around $656 million, marking a gain of over +22% [2] - The trading session's range extended from $0.0258 to $0.0412, indicating significant volatility and interest in the token [2] SunPerp Launch - The launch of SunPerp, a TRON-based perpetuals DEX, has been highlighted for offering the lowest trading fees in the market and a revenue-to-buyback model, which ties token demand directly to trading activity [2] - SunPerp will allocate 100% of its protocol income to buybacks, aimed at reducing circulating supply and reinforcing value within the SUN.io ecosystem [3] Liquidation and Volatility - Recent data indicates a sharp wave of liquidations for SUN, with over $1.5 million in liquidations occurring as the token surpassed the $0.03 mark, leading to a series of short squeezes and long wipeouts [4] - The $0.03 level is identified as a crucial indicator for maintaining momentum or reversing recent gains, amidst increasing volatility in SUN [5] Total Value Locked (TVL) - As of September 22, SUN's total value locked (TVL) stands at $986.5 million, significantly below its peak of $2.5 billion in 2021-2022 but above the 2023 low of under $500 million [5] - Despite lower market activity compared to previous highs, the TVL has remained stable around the $1 billion mark over the past year, indicating a consistent user base [6]