Circle Bets Big, MetaMask Onboards— Could SEI Break $1 Soon?

The Sei Network has quickly become one of the most talked-about projects in crypto. Thanks to major integrations with Circle’s USDC and MetaMask, Sei is experiencing a surge in adoption, transactions, and attention. Many investors and analysts are now speculating that Sei’s token, SEI, could pass the $1 mark before the end of 2025.

What Makes Sei Different?

Sei is a Layer 1 blockchain, which means it has its own independent network, similar to Ethereum or Solana. Unlike many competitors, Sei was designed with one specific focus: high-speed trading and efficient transactions. Its latest upgrade allows it to process up to 200,000 transactions per second, with final confirmation happening in just 400 milliseconds.

This level of performance makes Sei attractive for activities like decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and high-frequency trading. In other words, Sei is aiming to be the blockchain for instant, large-scale activity without the congestion and high fees that often plague other networks.

MetaMask Integration Opens the Floodgates

On August 6, 2025, Sei announced its integration with MetaMask, one of the world’s most popular crypto wallets. MetaMask has over 100 million users globally, and now each of them can directly interact with Sei’s network.

This integration makes it easier for people to:

• Swap tokens on Sei.
• Trade and manage NFTs.
• Access DeFi platforms without needing complicated setup steps.

According to Justin Barlow, Executive Director of the Sei Development Foundation, this partnership makes Sei’s infrastructure accessible to a much wider audience and removes barriers for new users who may have avoided smaller blockchains in the past.

Circle Brings USDC to Sei

Another critical milestone came earlier in 2025, when Circle, the company behind the stablecoin USDC,  added native support for Sei. This allows users to buy, sell, and trade directly using USDC on Sei without having to go through multiple conversions.

Because USDC is pegged to the U.S. dollar, this integration also makes it easier for everyday users and institutions to bring money into Sei’s ecosystem. Payments can now be made directly through familiar methods like credit cards or Apple Pay, creating a smoother on-ramp for people who want to explore blockchain but prefer the stability of a dollar-based token.

Growth in Users and Transactions

Sei’s momentum is also reflected in its activity numbers. After its V2 upgrade earlier in 2025, Sei’s daily transactions jumped from 57,000 to over 1.65 million. By September, this number had exploded to 4.2 million transactions per day. Even more impressive is the growth in active wallets. Sei grew from just 1,300 active wallets before the upgrade to nearly 1 million daily users within months. This kind of adoption signals that Sei is not only attracting attention but is also building strong network effects, where more users naturally lead to more activity and more developers building applications.

The price of SEI has reflected this excitement. Following the MetaMask announcement, the token rose 3.49% in just 24 hours, reaching $0.279 on September 7, 2025. Analysts now see $0.30 as a key resistance point. If Sei can push beyond this, forecasts suggest it could climb toward $0.60 or even $1 in the coming months.

However, not all predictions are bullish. Some analysts caution that if momentum slows, SEI could retreat to around $0.25. This reflects the broader truth about crypto markets — while they can grow quickly, they also remain highly volatile.

Infrastructure Upgrades and New Partnerships

Sei’s developers are not stopping here. A major update called “Giga” is planned for late 2025. This upgrade will introduce sub-1 millisecond trading speeds through a system called Monaco, aiming to attract institutional traders who require lightning-fast execution. At the same time, Sei has formed new partnerships, including collaborations with Ondo Finance for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and Backpack Wallet for improved usability. The launch of Seiscan, Sei’s version of Etherscan, also increases transparency and allows developers to monitor activity in familiar ways.

Timeline of Key 2025 Events

To understand how quickly Sei has moved this year, here’s a snapshot of major milestones:

• Q1 2025: Circle integrates USDC, allowing direct fiat on-ramps. TVL crosses $100 million.
• May 2025: Sei V2 upgrade launches, daily transactions jump to 1.65 million.
• August 6, 2025: MetaMask integration announced, unlocking access for 100 million users.
• September 5, 2025: Seiscan goes live; active wallets hit 1 million.
• Late 2025: Giga update planned, targeting sub-1ms trading speeds.

Challenges Ahead

While Sei’s rise is impressive, some challenges remain. Developers are voicing concerns about centralization risks as Sei pivots to an EVM-compatible architecture (Ethereum Virtual Machine), which makes it easier to build on Sei but could create technical dependencies.

For Sei to sustain growth, it will need to:

• Maintain strong liquidity in DeFi markets.
• Keep attracting developers to build on its network.
• Balance speed and scalability without compromising decentralization.

Outlook

Sei is positioning itself as a serious player in the Layer 1 blockchain race. With Circle and MetaMask backing, record-breaking transaction speeds, and millions of new users, Sei has built the foundation for significant growth.

If adoption continues at this pace, breaking past $1 is possible in the near future. But like all crypto projects, success will depend on consistent development, user trust, and the ability to stand out in a highly competitive market.