Browsing: Hyperliquid

A legendary Bitcoin whale, HyperUnit, who accurately predicted the October crash, has placed $55 million in long positions on Bitcoin and Ethereum, signaling potential market recovery amid volatility and raising questions on insider trading and market manipulation.

Wall Street’s altcoin land rush intensifies as 21Shares files for a Hyperliquid ETF and Bitwise’s Solana staking ETF records massive second-day volume, signaling institutional conviction beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Bitcoin faces a critical test at $112,000 support as market sentiment swings from extreme bullishness to fear, with institutional accumulation and potential Fed rate cuts creating a complex backdrop for price action in late 2025.

High-leverage crypto trader James Wynn’s $4.8 million liquidation on Hyperliquid highlights the extreme risks of leveraged trading amid market volatility, platform vulnerabilities, and regulatory uncertainties in evolving cryptocurrency markets.

Solana’s rebound above $200 masks weak derivatives metrics and declining on-chain activity, with rivals like BNB Chain and Ethereum gaining ground. Despite ETF hopes, a $300 target by December seems unlikely without a network revival.

Allegations of insider trading involving a Hyperliquid whale who placed a $735 million Bitcoin short before Trump’s tariff announcement have exposed regulatory gaps and leverage risks in crypto markets, with former BitForex CEO Garrett Jin denying involvement as analysts debate market manipulation and accountability.

Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 upgrade enables permissionless perpetual futures deployment, while MetaMask and Infinex integrations challenge CEX dominance through seamless onchain trading experiences and institutional recognition grows with ETF filings and regulatory progress.

A $21 million private key exploit on Hyperliquid highlights evolving DeFi security risks, amid Q3 2025 data showing a 37% drop in crypto hack losses but increased targeted attacks, emphasizing the need for user vigilance and industry collaboration.

MetaMask and Infinex have integrated Hyperliquid to challenge centralized exchanges in the booming perpetual futures market, with decentralized volumes hitting $772 billion in September and institutional recognition growing through ETF filings and high-profile endorsements.

DeFiLlama delists Aster’s perpetual volume data over integrity concerns, highlighting issues with wash trading and data transparency in DeFi derivatives, amid Aster’s rapid growth and competitive dynamics with Hyperliquid.

Jeffrey Huang, known as Machi Big Brother, faces a nearly $9 million loss on Hyperliquid after his $44 million profit vanished, highlighting the volatility of leveraged crypto trades and broader market dynamics involving token vesting, influencer actions, and regulatory shifts.

Early Hyperliquid users received valuable Hypurr NFT airdrops, with one digital cat selling for $467,000, highlighting the intersection of DeFi rewards and digital collectibles amid growing competition in perpetual futures DEX markets.

ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood compares emerging protocol Hyperliquid to Solana’s early days while maintaining Bitcoin as her core crypto thesis, amid Solana’s strong technical breakout, institutional treasury strategies, and technological innovations driving competitive advantages in the evolving blockchain landscape.

Bitwise’s filing for a spot Hyperliquid ETF amid intense perpetual DEX competition highlights evolving institutional adoption and regulatory dynamics in the crypto market, with implications for market liquidity and decentralized finance growth.

Hyperliquid’s USDH stablecoin launch, following a competitive bidding process won by Native Markets, marks a key milestone in DeFi, driven by technological innovations, regulatory compliance, and institutional engagement, while navigating risks for future growth.

Aster’s decentralized perpetuals exchange on BNB Chain has surged with a 33,500% increase in open interest to $1.25 billion, overtaking Hyperliquid in daily volumes and highlighting intense competition in DeFi derivatives, backed by institutional support and technological innovation.

Recent U.S. crypto legislation, including the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts, is poised to attract institutional investors and disrupt traditional market cycles, according to Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz, while regulatory clarity and security adaptations shape the future of digital assets.

Solana’s SOL token faces a sell-off to $213 amid broader crypto market volatility, driven by macroeconomic concerns and declining network activity, but historical patterns and institutional strategies suggest potential for recovery.

Analyzing Hyperliquid’s HYPE token vesting, Arthur Hayes’ influential sale, and competitive DeFi dynamics, this article explores market implications, regulatory shifts, and technological innovations shaping crypto’s future amidst volatility and institutional growth.

A proposal to cut HYPE token supply by 45% aims to enhance tokenomics amid upcoming unlocks and institutional interest, balancing growth with market stability in DeFi.