Arthur Hayes sells entire HYPE holdings, triggering price decline

↓ 20 plunges to 19%44%

The exit of a major bullish proponent caused a wave of profit-taking and liquidations, leading to a sharp price drop from recent highs and increased market volatility.

BitMEX co‑founder Arthur Hayes liquidates full HYPE stake

↓ 20 plunges to 59%16%

Arthur Hayes sold his entire $18 million HYPE position, triggering a wave of liquidations and a 17 % price drop. The sell‑off pushed the price from 75 % on June 2 to 59 % on June 6, influencing the ↓ 20 outcome.

Grayscale launches Hyperliquid Staking ETF on U.S. exchanges

Grayscale's launch of the Hyperliquid Staking ETF provided regulated exposure to HYPE for U.S. investors, fueling institutional adoption and contributing to the token's rally to new all-time highs in early June 2026.

Grayscale launches lowest-fee U.S. Hyperliquid Staking ETF on Nasdaq

↑ 80 jumps to 75%7%

Grayscale launched the Hyperliquid Staking ETF (HYPG) on June 3, 2026, with the lowest fee among U.S.-listed competitors, intensifying institutional interest and competition in Hyperliquid ETFs, supporting price gains.

TD Securities: Hyperliquid predicted 80 % of oil move before traditional exchanges

↑ 80 rises to 61%2%

TD Securities reported that Hyperliquid’s oil perpetuals saw volume jump from $25 M to $550 M, positioning the platform as a leading price‑discovery venue. The data spurred buying pressure, pushing the price from 59 % (June 1) to 61 % (June 6), reinforcing the ↑ 80 outcome.

TD Securities highlights Hyperliquid's role in commodity market price discovery

TD Securities reported that Hyperliquid predicted 80% of an oil market move before traditional exchanges opened, showcasing its growing influence in commodity and pre-IPO perpetual futures markets, supporting bullish price outlooks.

TD Securities reports Hyperliquid predicted 80% of oil market move before traditional exchanges opened

↑ 80 surges to 85%26%

On June 2, 2026, TD Securities highlighted Hyperliquid's role in price discovery by noting the platform predicted 80% of a major oil market move before traditional exchanges reopened. This demonstrated Hyperliquid's growing influence in commodities trading and institutional adoption, boosting market confidence.

Hyperliquid predicts 80% of an oil market move before traditional exchanges open

↑ 80 surges to 83%26%

On June 2, 2026, Hyperliquid's perpetual futures platform demonstrated its market-leading role by predicting 80% of an oil market move before traditional exchanges opened, highlighting its importance in price discovery and boosting market perception.

OpenSea confirms upcoming perpetuals launch powered by Hyperliquid

OpenSea's confirmation that its upcoming perpetuals trading feature will be powered by Hyperliquid's infrastructure signaled growing adoption and integration, supporting positive market sentiment and price gains.

OpenSea hints at perpetual futures launch powered by Hyperliquid

↑ 80 surges to 78%17%

OpenSea's product manager confirmed that upcoming perpetual futures on the platform would be powered by Hyperliquid's technology, signaling expansion of Hyperliquid's ecosystem and driving bullish market sentiment.

OpenSea hints at perpetuals launch powered by Hyperliquid

↑ 80 surges to 82%21%

OpenSea's product manager teased the launch of perpetual futures powered by Hyperliquid's technology, confirmed by a direct reply. This partnership announcement boosted market optimism and contributed to price increases in early June 2026.

Hyperliquid price hits new all-time high near $75 amid market downturn

↑ 80 surges to 81%16%

HYPE's price surpassed Solana and reached a new all-time high near $75.4, driven by strong institutional interest, product expansion, and positive market sentiment despite broader market challenges.

OpenSea teases launch of perpetual contracts powered by Hyperliquid

↑ 80 jumps to 75%7%

OpenSea's product manager confirmed plans to launch perpetual contracts trading powered by Hyperliquid's blockchain infrastructure. This partnership is expected to expand Hyperliquid's user base and trading volume, supporting further price appreciation.

OpenSea confirms Hyperliquid powering upcoming perpetual futures

OpenSea's product manager confirmed that Hyperliquid's infrastructure will power the platform's upcoming perpetual futures feature, enhancing Hyperliquid's ecosystem and likely boosting token demand and price.

Hyperliquid hits new all-time high near $68 amid strong momentum

↑ 80 surges to 64%19%

Hyperliquid reached a new all-time high of $68 by the end of May 2026, driven by strong trading volume, institutional ETF inflows, and positive market sentiment, pushing prices toward the $80-$85 range.

CFTC clears first U.S. perpetual futures contract, boosting Hyperliquid's market position

↑ 80 surges to 56%33%

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's approval of the first U.S. perpetual futures contract validated the market category, leading to a new all-time high for HYPE and increased institutional interest.

ICE CEO calls Hyperliquid bigger than Nasdaq, praises founders

↑ 80 jumps to 68%11%

On May 29, 2026, Jeffrey Sprecher, CEO of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), publicly stated that Hyperliquid is "bigger than Nasdaq" in trading activity and praised its small core team, boosting investor confidence and price momentum.

HYPE hits record $67 after CFTC clears first U.S. perpetual futures contract

↑ 80 jumps to 63%10%

The CFTC's regulatory approval for perpetual futures contracts in the U.S. was interpreted as a green light for the sector, significantly boosting Hyperliquid's price and market confidence.

Hyperliquid Strategies and Unit Labs announce joint validator launch

↑ 80 rises to 25%2%

Hyperliquid Strategies and Unit Labs announced a joint validator expected to go live around May 11, 2026, running on institutional-grade infrastructure, signaling growing institutional support and ecosystem maturity.

FalconX says Hyperliquid is emerging challenger to traditional exchanges

↑ 100 surges to 71%15%

FalconX highlighted Hyperliquid’s new HIP‑3 & HIP‑4 markets and USDC partnership, noting strong inflows and positioning Hyperliquid against incumbents. This positive coverage correlated with a price rise from 56 % (May 20) to 71 % (May 27), supporting the ↑ 100 outcome.

Hyperliquid launches canonical prediction markets for offchain events

↑ 80 jumps to 65%12%

Hyperliquid introduced canonical prediction markets based on offchain events, expanding its derivatives suite and attracting more traders, which positively influenced the price and market outlook for higher price targets.

Hyperliquid's trading fee buybacks drive rally to new all-time highs

↑ 80 surges to 59%30%

By May 23, 2026, Hyperliquid's protocol recycled 99% of trading fees into token buybacks, fueling a rally that pushed HYPE to new all-time highs above $62. This mechanism linked network usage directly to token value, attracting investor interest and driving price gains.

Bitwise launches Hyperliquid Staking ETP on Deutsche Börse Xetra

↑ 80 surges to 53%30%

Bitwise expanded its European suite by launching the Bitwise Hyperliquid Staking ETP, providing institutional investors regulated exposure to Hyperliquid's on-chain derivatives, boosting institutional confidence and demand for HYPE tokens.

UK FCA flags Hyperliquid as unauthorized firm

↓ 12 drops to 63%8%

The FCA issued a public warning that Hyperliquid was operating without authorization in the UK. The notice dampened sentiment and coincided with a price dip from 71 % (May 18) to 63 % (May 21), supporting the ↓ 12 outcome.

Bitwise to publish Hyperliquid ETF wallet addresses for onchain transparency

↑ 80 surges to 59%30%

On May 21, 2026, Bitwise announced it would publish wallet addresses of its Hyperliquid ETF to enhance transparency and allow investors to independently track fund growth. This move reinforced trust and transparency, supporting positive market sentiment.

Bitwise publishes Hyperliquid ETF wallet addresses for transparency

↑ 80 surges to 53%30%

This move enhanced investor confidence by allowing independent tracking of fund growth and holdings, supporting sustained price momentum in late May 2026.

Hyperliquid price shows upward trend after support at $42

↑ 80 rises to 26%2%

On May 20, 2026, Hyperliquid's price analysis revealed an upward trend as the coin traded at $48.83 after finding support at $42, indicating strengthening market sentiment and buyer confidence.

Bitwise's Matt Hougan endorses Hyperliquid as undervalued with game-changing buyback model

↑ 80 surges to 57%28%

On May 19, 2026, Bitwise's Matt Hougan publicly praised Hyperliquid's buyback model as a game-changer, validating its fundamentals and attracting long-term capital, which positively influenced market sentiment and price appreciation.

Hyperliquid partners with Coinbase and Circle to enhance USDC liquidity and HYPE staking

↑ 80 surges to 56%33%

This partnership designated Circle as the primary USDC issuer and Coinbase as the first major exchange offering native HYPE staking, driving a 22% price increase and positioning Hyperliquid ahead in DeFi perpetuals.

CME and ICE urge U.S. regulators to scrutinize Hyperliquid over manipulation risks

↓ 20 plunges to 20%38%

Traditional exchanges CME and ICE raised concerns about Hyperliquid's anonymous trading enabling market manipulation and sanctions evasion, increasing regulatory scrutiny and causing market uncertainty.

Launch of Bitwise and 21Shares US spot Hyperliquid ETFs sparks rally

↑ 80 surges to 68%22%

The debut of Bitwise's BHYP and 21Shares' THYP spot ETFs attracted $6.1 million in opening-day volume, marking the strongest altcoin ETF debut of 2026. Continuous inflows and buybacks created strong demand, driving HYPE price up to new highs near $68.

Grayscale launches Hyperliquid staking ETF

↑ 80 surges to 53%30%

The launch of the staking ETF provided institutional investors with regulated exposure to HYPE, boosting demand and contributing to a price surge toward new all-time highs.

Bitwise releases low‑fee Hyperliquid staking ETP

↑ 100 jumps to 70%12%

Bitwise launched a Hyperliquid staking ETP with low fees, increasing institutional exposure. The launch coincided with a price rise from 58 % (May 12) to 70 % (May 14), bolstering the ↑ 100 outcome.

Bitwise launches Hyperliquid ETF expanding institutional access

↑ 80 surges to 45%22%

Bitwise launched the Bitwise Hyperliquid Staking ETP (BHYP) on Deutsche Börse Xetra, increasing institutional exposure to Hyperliquid. This move supported price gains by validating the token's fundamental model and attracting long-term capital.

Bitwise launches Hyperliquid staking ETF, increasing institutional exposure

↑ 80 surges to 56%33%

The launch of the Bitwise Hyperliquid Staking ETP provided regulated institutional investors with targeted exposure to HYPE, supporting price rallies and enhancing market liquidity and confidence.

Bitwise launches HYPE ETF offering targeted exposure to AI and Web3 ecosystems

↑ 80 surges to 59%30%

Bitwise officially launched the Bitwise HYPE ETF on May 14, 2026, providing investors regulated exposure to Hyperliquid's foundational technology. This institutional product launch increased investor access and confidence, contributing to price appreciation.

Hyperliquid Strategies and Unit Labs launch institutional-grade validator

↑ 80 surges to 46%23%

The joint validator Hyperliquid Strategies x Unit went live, running on institutional-grade infrastructure with HYPE tokens from Hyperliquid Strategies Inc's treasury. This development signaled growing institutional infrastructure support, bolstering market confidence.

Hyperliquid Strategies and Unit Labs announce joint validator launch

↑ 80 rises to 29%2%

On May 7, 2026, Hyperliquid Strategies Inc and Unit Labs announced a joint validator expected to go live around May 11, 2026, signaling institutional-grade infrastructure support and enhancing platform stability and investor confidence.

Grayscale launches low‑fee Hyperliquid staking ETF

↑ 80 jumps to 62%11%

Grayscale filed a Hyperliquid staking ETF, undercutting rivals with a 0.29 % fee. The news boosted institutional optimism, lifting the price from 51 % (May 2) to 62 % (May 9), feeding the ↑ 80 movement.

Hyperliquid activates HIP-4 Outcome Markets for on-chain binary prediction contracts

↑ 80 surges to 59%30%

On May 2, 2026, Hyperliquid launched HIP-4 Outcome Markets, enabling fully collateralized on-chain binary prediction contracts with zero open fees. This expansion into prediction markets broadened Hyperliquid's product suite and attracted new users, positively impacting market sentiment and price.

Blockchain.com integrates perpetual futures trading powered by Hyperliquid

↑ 80 surges to 42%16%

Blockchain.com announced integration of perpetual futures trading into its DeFi wallet using Hyperliquid's infrastructure, expanding access to leveraged trading for self-custody users. This institutional adoption supported price recovery and increased demand for HYPE tokens.

Bitwise launches Hyperliquid Staking ETP on Deutsche Börse Xetra

↑ 80 jumps to 27%7%

Bitwise expanded its European suite by launching the Bitwise Hyperliquid Staking ETP (BHYP) on April 9, 2026, providing regulated institutional exposure to Hyperliquid and boosting market confidence and price.

Hyperliquid Strategies and Unit Labs announce joint validator launch

↑ 80 drops to 22%6%

The announcement of a joint validator running on institutional-grade infrastructure signaled growing institutional support and infrastructure development for Hyperliquid, contributing to positive market sentiment and price stabilization.

Hyperliquid faces coordinated market manipulation attack threatening protocol solvency

↓ 12 plunges to 19%25%

The JELLY attack exposed vulnerabilities in Hyperliquid's liquidation mechanisms, causing fears of protocol collapse and undermining market trust, which negatively impacted token prices and market sentiment.

HIP-3 upgrade introduces innovative prediction markets and token burn

↑ 80 jumps to 23%7%

The HIP-3 protocol upgrade launched new prediction markets and included a community vote to burn approximately $1 billion worth of HYPE tokens, creating deflationary pressure that supported token value and contributed to bullish market sentiment.

Major token unlock releases 9.92 million HYPE tokens to core contributors

↓ 16 plunges to 48%18%

On February 6, 2026, a significant unlock event released approximately 9.92 million HYPE tokens to core contributors, increasing circulating supply and causing short-term downward price pressure amid market absorption concerns.

Whales accumulate HYPE amid plans to expand into prediction markets

↑ 80 surges to 42%25%

Large holders increased their HYPE token positions following the HyperCore team's support for HIP-4, which aims to expand Hyperliquid into prediction markets. This accumulation signaled bullish sentiment and contributed to a 40% price rally over the week.

Major $4 million loss in Hyperliquid's HLP vault due to large leveraged position liquidation

↓ 16 drops to 50%12%

A large leveraged position was liquidated, causing a significant loss for the HLP vault and shaking investor confidence, which led to a sharp drop in HYPE token prices and increased market volatility.

Hyperliquid highlights 2025 growth and key achievements on X

↑ 80 rises to 23%3%

The platform reported significant user growth, trading volume, and revenue increases, reinforcing positive market sentiment and supporting price recovery and upward momentum.

EU DAC8 tax transparency directive and other crypto regulations take effect

On January 1, 2026, the EU's DAC8 directive and other regulations in the UK, Hong Kong, Lithuania, and Turkmenistan came into effect, imposing new compliance and reporting requirements on crypto service providers. These regulatory changes increased market scrutiny and may have affected investor sentiment towards Hyperliquid and the broader crypto market.

Hyperliquid unlocks approximately 9.92 million tokens worth $256 million

↓ 20 jumps to 87%9%

On December 29, 2025, Hyperliquid unlocked about 9.92 million tokens, representing roughly 2.87% of circulating supply valued at $256 million. This significant token unlock likely increased circulating supply and influenced price volatility around this period.

Hyperliquid Labs unstake 1.2 million HYPE tokens ahead of January 6 team vesting

↓ 20 dips to 54%4%

The scheduled token distribution to the core team increased circulating supply temporarily, creating some selling pressure and contributing to short-term price declines.

Hyperliquid unstakes 1.2 M HYPE ahead of Jan 6 team vesting

↓ 12 drops to 46%6%

Hyperliquid Labs announced the unstaking of 1.2 M HYPE for the Jan 6 team vesting schedule, adding sell pressure. The price fell from 52 % (Dec 24) to 46 % (Jan 6), supporting the ↓ 12 movement.

Hyperliquid unstakes 1.2M HYPE ahead of January 6 team vesting

↓ 20 drops to 82%6%

Hyperliquid Labs unstaked 1.2 million HYPE tokens in preparation for a scheduled January 6 team distribution, marking the start of a 24-month vesting schedule. This event introduced sell pressure, contributing to price declines in early January 2026.

Hyperliquid team unstaked 1.2M HYPE ahead of January vesting

↓ 20 drops to 82%6%

Ahead of the scheduled January 6, 2026 team token distribution, Hyperliquid unstaked 1.2 million HYPE tokens, marking the start of a 24-month vesting schedule. This event added sell pressure but was partially offset by token buybacks and burns, impacting short-term price fluctuations.

Hyperliquid unstakes 1.2 million HYPE tokens ahead of January 6 team vesting

↓ 20 jumps to 87%9%

Hyperliquid Labs unstaked 1.2 million HYPE tokens in preparation for the scheduled team distribution on January 6, 2026, marking the start of a 24-month vesting schedule. This event introduced potential sell pressure, reflected in price declines around early January.

Hyperliquid proposes permanent lock of 37 M HYPE tokens

↓ 16 jumps to 55%7%

The foundation announced a proposal to lock 37 M HYPE tokens (≈ $1 B) in the Assistance Fund, effectively burning them. Market participants interpreted the move as supply reduction, lifting the price from 48 % (Dec 14) to 55 % (Dec 20), affecting the ↓ 16 outcome.

Hyperliquid co-founder announces 1.2M HYPE token distribution to team starting January 2026

↓ 20 surges to 88%30%

The announcement of a structured, monthly distribution of 1.2 million HYPE tokens to the core team beginning January 6, 2026, provided transparency and a clear incentive alignment, which helped stabilize market expectations around token supply and team incentives.

HyperEVM Mainnet launch expands smart‑contract capabilities

↓ 8 jumps to 40%12%

Hyperliquid’s HyperEVM Mainnet launch enabled Ethereum‑style smart contracts, attracting developer activity. The surprise boost moved price from 28 % (Nov 24) to 40 % (Nov 30), influencing the ↓ 8 outcome.