XRP Open Interest (OI) has surged to a new all-time high, surpassing $10 billion across major crypto exchanges. This jump in futures activity comes as the XRP price climbs toward $3.48, its highest level in years. Historically, rising Open Interest has often coincided with significant price rallies, suggesting the potential for further upside in XRP’s trajectory. XRP Open Interest Records New ATH Reports from Coinglass have revealed that the total Open Interest in XRP futures has climbed to a fresh ATH of $10.49 billion, reflecting a sharp increase in trading activity and capital inflows into the derivatives market. Notably, the Open Interest broke ATH targets after it exceeded the $9 billion mark, with trading activity continuing to accelerate, according to a recent X post by crypto analyst Captain Redbeard. Related Reading: XRP Open Interest Explodes To January ATH Levels, Will Price Follow Above $3? Coinglass chart data from July 18, 2025, shows that XRP is currently trading at approximately $3.5, marking a significant recovery from its prolonged consolidation period just above $2 in recent months. The spike in Open Interest is reportedly driven by some of the top crypto exchanges, with Bitget leading with $2.21 billion, followed by Binance at $1.83 billion, Gate at $1.69 billion, Bybit at $1.53 billion, and other platforms contributing to the overall increase. Binance, the dominant player in XRP futures, has seen its Open Interest vault from around $544.4 million on March 11, 2025, to nearly $2 billion in just four months. This reflects a broader trend where major exchanges, including Bitmex, Coinbase, OKX, and Hyperliquid, witness multiple hundred-million-dollar positions being opened by traders betting on XRP’s next move. The correlation between Open Interest and price action often serves as a crucial signal in the derivatives market. Usually, when OI climbs alongside price, it suggests strong bullish momentum backed by real capital. Conversely, a surge in OI without a corresponding price increase can raise concerns over potential leverage traps or looming liquidations. In the case of XRP, both Open Interest and price appear to be rising, indicating sustained market confidence and the possibility of an even stronger uptrend. XRP Eyes Three Bullish Targets In 2025 The XRP price is eyeing higher levels this bull cycle, as crypto analyst Armando Pantoja has forecasted three upside targets for the altcoin in 2025. Firstly, the analyst announced that XRP has officially entered price discovery territory after smashing through the long-standing resistance level of $2.98. Related Reading: Prepare For ATHs: ‘XRP Train Has Left The Station – Analyst This breakout now marks the possible start of another bull phase, with XRP expected to hit an immediate target of $4 soon. Pantoja’s Projections also extend to a bullish target of $6.37 and even $8.12 before the end of 2025. These targets are based on Fibonacci Extension levels and historical cycle patterns, indicating that XRP could still be in the early phases of a larger breakout. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Solana-based DEX Raydium has cumulatively spent $190 million to repurchase 69 million RAY, the project noted.
Sonnet BioTherapeutics, a publicly listed biotech firm, has announced a definitive merger agreement with Rorschach I LLC, a newly formed entity backed by Atlas Merchant Capital and other crypto-focused investors, including Paradigm Ventures. According to a July 14 statement, the merged company will adopt a new name, Hyperliquid Strategies, Inc. (HSI), and shift its focus […]
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The volume grew significantly between November and December last year, when the platform held its HYPE airdrop event.
A few altcoins have diverged from the market with sharp rallies. Here’s whether they can sustain the momentum, according to social media data. Social Media Has Started Paying Attention To These Altcoins In a new insight post, the analytics firm Santiment has talked about some altcoins that have recently diverged from the rest of the market with notable price surges. Related Reading: Bitcoin NVT Enters Reversal Zone: BTC Dangerously Overvalued? Here are the coins in question and how their monthly returns have looked: As is visible above, these altcoins have managed to deliver sizeable profits during a period where the major assets have printed losses. Bitcoin (BTC), for instance, is down around 2% on this timeframe. Among the listed alts, two are particularly prominent in terms of market cap size: Hyperliquid (HYPE) and WhiteBIT Token (WBT). The former has seen a rise of 51.6% and the latter 59.2%. Now, can these coins sustain their runs? One hint can come from social media data. Santiment has shared two indicators related to social media: Social Dominance and Positive/Negative Sentiment. The first metric, the Social Dominance, tells us about what part of social media discussions related to the top 100 assets a particular cryptocurrency is responsible for. The indicator determines this by comparing the asset’s Social Volume, a count of the posts/messages/threads on social media containing unique mentions of the coin, with the combined Social Volume of the top 100 cryptocurrencies. The other metric of interest, the Positive/Negative Sentiment, basically measures the ratio between the positive and negative sentiments present among the social media users. To determine this, the indicator runs the Social Volume of an asset through a machine-learning model to distinguish between bullish and bearish comments. It then takes the ratio of the two to find the net situation on these platforms. First, here is a chart that shows the trend in both of these metrics for Hyperliquid: As displayed in the above graph, the Social Dominance of HYPE peaked at 1.5% in May, but has gone down since then, despite the price continuing its surge. Nonetheless, the indicator has remained at 1.25%, which is still a notable level. Alongside this high attention, the Positive/Negative Sentiment has stayed at around 3.75, which suggests social media users have been making almost 4 times as many bullish comments related to the altcoin as bearish ones. Historically, altcoins have tended to move against the crowd’s expectations, so an excessive sentiment in either direction has often proven to be a reversal signal. This means that an overly bullish mood can actually lead to a top for an asset. Considering this, HYPE may not be in the best position for continuing its surge, at least from the perspective of sentiment. Related Reading: XRP Bullish Signal: Shark & Whale Wallets Set New All-Time High While Hyperliquid has seen a bit of a cooldown in Social Dominance, WhiteBIT Token has just seen a huge surge. That said, WBT’s Positive/Negative Sentiment hasn’t budged alongside this Social Dominance explosion, although it remains at a notable level of 3.07. Based on the trend, the analytics firm thinks, “we likely will see its price make a second run after its local top that just occurred on June 15th unless FOMO begins to make an appearance.” HYPE Price Hyperliquid has seen a sharp decline since its peak on Monday as its price has come down to $39, a potential sign that the social media hype may already be biting back. Featured image from Shutterstock.com, Santiment.net, chart from TradingView.com
One of the biggest stories in crypto this week unfolded as a prominent trader on the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange, known as James Wynn, saw nearly $100 million in leveraged Bitcoin positions liquidated after the price of BTC dipped below $105,000. The swift market downturn, triggered in part by new tariff announcements from the United States, […]
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Wynn currently still holds a 40x leveraged long Bitcoin position of approximately 1,591.82 BTC, valued at roughly $167.49 million
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has publicly accused high-risk trader James Wynn of hypocrisy and deceptive trading practices. In a May 28 post on X, ZachXBT alleged that Wynn, who recently condemned scam tokens tied to his name, had previously engaged in similar pump-and-dump tactics involving memecoins. The controversy started after Wynn warned his followers about a […]
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Hyperliquid has quickly become a main character in the crypto space after it became the leading decentralized finance (DeFi) exchange for perp trading. As its popularity has grown, so has the price of its native HYPE token. This has seen it rally even at a time of bearish divergence in the crypto market, moving up by more than 50% in one week to reach new all-time highs. Factors Driving The Hyperliquid Price The main driver behind the Hyperliquid price pushing to new all-time highs has been the rise in attention being paid to the platform. As crypto investors are pivoting toward more decentralized platforms for their perpetual trading activities, HYPE’s mindshare has grown exponentially over the last few months. Related Reading: Is The Bitcoin Rally Over After $111,900 ATH? Global M2 Money Supply Is Still Going This rising interest translated to a major surge in the platform’s trading volume over the last few weeks. Most notable were the billion-dollar bets placed by James Wynn, who has quickly risen to become the most popular crypto trader on Hyperliquid. His trades garnered the interest of thousands, putting more eyes on the platforms as onlookers stood by to see the outcome of his trades. In particular, over the last week, the platform recorded its highest weekly volume since it was launched, reaching $78.672 billion in trading volume between May 11 and May 18, 2025. Daily trading volumes have also not been left out, consistently crossing the $2 billion mark daily. Its highest daily trading volume yet was recorded on May 21, 2025, with $17.731 billion trade on the platform. Cumulatively, the Hyperliquid platform has reached $1.156 trillion in volume in three years of operation, DefiLlama data shows. Other major developments that the platform has seen is the rise in the open interest. The platform celebrated a new all-time high after open interest crossed the $10.1 billion mark on the platform. The amount of USDC locked on the platform also climbed to $3.5 billion, with $5.6 million in fees generated in only a 24-hour period. In one week, the platform was able to generate over $22 million in fees alone. Related Reading: XRP Price Consolidates In Tight Bullish Compression Pattern, Why $5 Is Possible On its own, the HYPE price is still showing a lot of bullish momentum despite already rising 50% in one week. Daily trading volumes crossed $460 million on May 26, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Crypto whales have been especially active during this time, as Lookonchain reported three whales spending $5.33 million to buy HYPE on Monday. With volumes rising and prices going up, it suggests that a lot of the volume is actually from buyers. If this buying pressure continues, then it is likely that the price sees further upside before putting in a correction. Featured image from Rigzone, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin saw a mild bounce during early trading in Asia, rising 3% to briefly touch $110,256 before settling at $109,652, CryptoSlate data showed. This uptick followed a weekend pullback from recent record highs. Market analysts suggest that BTC’s price trajectory remains solid, backed by favorable regulatory developments and steady institutional participation. Valentin Fournier, Lead Analyst […]
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Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, surged to a new record high following a significant increase in trading activity and open interest on the platform. This momentum mirrors the broader market upswing driven by Bitcoin’s latest price milestone and coincides with Hyperliquid’s public response to regulatory discussions with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Hyperliquid’s open […]
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Open interest on Hyperliquid crosses $9 billion for the first time as bitcoin surged over $111,800 and demand for crypto derivatives jumped.
Decentralized trading platform Hyperliquid has hit a new high, crossing $6 billion in open interest, according to figures from CoinGlass. The surge came just a day after Hyperliquid reported that open interest volume on its platform reached an all-time high of $5.6 billion. According to CoinGlass data, Bitcoin holds the dominant position on Hyperliquid with […]
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HYPE is showing renewed strength as it pushes into higher levels, riding the wave of a broader market breakout. With Bitcoin surging above $104,000 and Ethereum reclaiming the $2,500 mark, the crypto landscape is rapidly shifting back into a bullish phase. Altcoins are waking up across the board, and HYPE is quickly emerging as one of the standouts. Related Reading: XRP Whales Are Back – 880 Million Tokens Accumulated This Month After a brief pullback, HYPE has bounced strongly off the $17.5 level—an important throwback zone that is now acting as support. The asset is regaining momentum and approaching local highs, signaling strong buyer interest and potential for further continuation. Crypto analyst Cheds shared a technical breakdown confirming this setup, noting that HYPE is displaying clean strength off its recent retrace and could be gearing up for a significant breakout if market conditions hold. As sentiment turns bullish and liquidity rotates into high-potential altcoins, HYPE is well-positioned to benefit from the renewed energy in the market. With price structure improving and key levels being reclaimed, the coming days may be critical in defining whether this move evolves into a sustained uptrend. Traders are now watching closely for follow-through as HYPE approaches its next resistance zone. HYPE Bulls Target January Highs HYPE is facing a decisive moment as price action pushes into a key supply zone near the January highs around $28. After bouncing strongly from the $17.5 throwback level, the asset has regained bullish momentum and now approaches one of the most important technical levels on its chart. This zone served as a rejection point earlier in the year, and bulls must now prove they have the strength to flip it into support. Cheds shared insights confirming the shift in momentum, noting that HYPE is showing clear strength off the $17.5 level—an area that has now acted as a successful retest following the asset’s initial breakout. The strong rebound suggests that market participants are accumulating, and momentum is beginning to build as the broader crypto market turns bullish. Across the board, sentiment is improving. HYPE is now participating in that resurgence, but faces its biggest test yet. If bulls can reclaim the $28 level with conviction, the path toward new all-time highs opens up. However, if this level holds prices again, another period of consolidation may follow. The weekend rally has pushed markets into critical zones, and HYPE’s ability to sustain upward pressure through this resistance will be closely watched. A breakout above $28 would not only mark a technical victory but also likely accelerate interest and volume across the board. For now, bulls remain in control, but the next move will determine whether HYPE enters true price discovery or pauses just below the highs once more. Related Reading: Bitcoin 4H Chart Shows Bullish Consolidation – Classic Continuation? HYPE Approaches Resistance With Momentum As Bulls Eye Breakout The 4-hour chart for HYPE shows strong bullish momentum, with price currently trading at $25.29 after tapping a local high near $25.57. The rally has been steady and clean, bouncing consistently off the 200 EMA and SMA, now well below the current price, confirming a clear uptrend structure. HYPE is now pressing into a key resistance zone between $26 and $28, a level that previously acted as supply back in January. This area represents a major test for bulls, as it aligns with the upper boundary of a multi-month range. Volume is healthy, and the trend remains intact with higher highs and higher lows across multiple timeframes. If HYPE can break and hold above $28, it opens the door for a challenge of the all-time highs. For now, the price may consolidate slightly below resistance as sellers defend this zone, but the overall structure favors a breakout continuation. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Entry Prices Diverge Sharply – Confidence Builds At Higher Levels A throwback to the $23–$24 region could act as a healthy retest, but holding above $22 is key to preserving bullish momentum. As long as the trend and volume remain intact, HYPE appears poised for further upside in the coming days. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
HYPE has emerged as one of the strongest performers in the current market environment, staging an impressive recovery following its low on April 7th. Since then, the token has surged over 115%, marking a sharp and aggressive short-term uptrend. This rally reflects a growing appetite for risk among traders and renewed confidence across the broader crypto market. As major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum consolidate near key resistance levels, smaller-cap tokens such as HYPE are gaining traction—benefiting from the increased momentum and speculative interest. Related Reading: Whales Sell 262,000 Ethereum Amid Recent Price Surge – Smart Exit Or Profit-Taking? Bulls are firmly in control, driving HYPE to test and reclaim critical technical levels. Top analyst Big Cheds shared a technical analysis on X, highlighting that HYPE is showing a strong response after retesting a key liquidity level. This price action, according to Cheds, may signal the beginning of a more sustained upward movement, especially if HYPE maintains its current structure and volume trends. With on-chain activity rising and market sentiment improving, all eyes are now on HYPE to see whether it can continue outperforming its peers. If bulls maintain momentum and reclaim higher resistance levels, HYPE could extend its rally and become one of the standout altcoin performers of the quarter. HYPE Eyes Breakout As Bulls Defend Key Levels HYPE continues to establish itself as one of the leading DeFi projects in the current market cycle, acting as a major decentralized exchange (DEX) with growing user activity and liquidity. After a strong run-up over the past few weeks, the token is now approaching a critical juncture as bulls attempt to reclaim the range highs and push through the psychological $20 resistance level. Despite recent bullish momentum, global macroeconomic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions are keeping the crypto market volatile, especially for altcoins. In this context, HYPE’s price action stands out. After a sharp move upward, the token faced a brief pullback, but according to Big Cheds, the response to this “throwback” was notably strong. The bounce from the $17 zone shows clear support, reinforcing buyer interest at these levels. Ched’s analysis suggests that this healthy retest of a previous liquidity pocket could fuel the next leg up. If bulls maintain control, HYPE could break through $20 and test the next significant supply zone above it. However, a short period of consolidation may be necessary to build enough momentum for the breakout. Related Reading: Solana Monthly Candle Reclaims Key Levels – Is $240 The Next Target? With fundamentals backing its growth and technicals flashing strength, HYPE is positioned as one of the key DeFi tokens to watch. A confirmed move above $20 could open the door to price discovery and cement HYPE’s leadership role among decentralized exchanges. Price Action Details: Holding A Bullish Structure HYPE is currently trading above $19 after a decisive move that pushed it beyond key short-term resistance. The token has shown strong momentum over the past two weeks, supported by growing market confidence and rising volume across decentralized finance platforms. Bulls are clearly in control, but the next major hurdle lies at the $22 level. Reclaiming $22 is critical for confirming a breakout and continuing the rally toward new all-time highs. This zone represents both psychological resistance and a historical supply region where sellers previously took profits. A clean push above $22 would likely trigger fresh buying and shift HYPE into price discovery mode. However, risks remain if momentum fades or broader market conditions weaken. The $17 level is now a key support zone to watch. If bulls lose control and price drops below that mark, HYPE could retrace further into lower demand zones, likely targeting the $14–$15 region. Related Reading: Ethereum Consolidates Against Bitcoin – Dominance Shift On The Horizon? For now, as long as HYPE holds above $19 and builds momentum, the bullish structure remains intact. The coming sessions will be crucial to determine whether the token has enough strength to clear $22 and continue leading the DeFi sector’s recovery. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Hyperliquid delisted JELLYJELLY after an unknown whale manipulated onchain prices to hamstring the protocol's HLP vault.
Crypto detective ZachXBT alleged that the mysterious “Hyperliquid whale” that’s been making headlines across the crypto community is suspected to be a convicted criminal from the UK. The trader has made around $20 million in profit from leveraged trading, raising questions about their identity. Related Reading: Bitcoin To Get ‘Interesting’ As Price Retests $85,000 – Here Are The Levels To Watch Mysterious Hyperliquid Whale Not A Crypto Insider On Thursday, ZachXBT shared an investigation revealing the “Hyperliquid Whale” as a British hacker previously charged with multiple crimes. The trader’s identity has been a hot topic among crypto investors over the past few weeks. According to the X thread, the trader was identified as William Parker, known as Alistair Packover, before he changed his name. Parker was arrested and sentenced in Finland in 2024 for stealing nearly $1 million from two online casinos in 2023. Since January 2025, the trader has made millions by opening several highly leveraged positions on Hyperliquid and GMX but gained attention this month for two specific trades. Right before US President Donald Trump’s “Strategic Crypto Reserve” announcement on March 2, the whale opened a large Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) long position on 50X leverage using address 0xe4d3. Following this trade, the crypto community speculated that the whale could be an insider, with some users alleging that the trader was linked to the Trump family due to their timing. Meanwhile, others suggested that the mysterious whale was tied to the North Korean hacking group Lazarus. The trader later opened a BTC short position on 40X leverage using address 0xf3F4, profiting $19 million from the two positions. After the whale closed its short position earlier this week, the crypto sleuth revealed that the trader was allegedly involved in illicit activity. “It’s funny watching CT speculate on the ‘Hyperliquid whale’ when in reality it’s just a cybercriminal gambling with stolen funds,” he initially responded to the speculation. Connecting The On-Chain Dots In the thread, ZachXBT shared four key counterparties of the 0xf3f address, including 0xe4d3, which he had identified. He also noted that the cluster was tied to Roobet, Binance, Gamdom, ChangeNOW, Shuffle, Alphapo, BC Game, and Metawin accounts. Additionally, the 0xf3f signed a message on-chain with an X account under the username @qwatio, which has seemingly been purchased recently. After the crypto detective’s initial claims, the X user denied the cybercrime allegations and claimed the $20 million profits from the GMX and HL trades were clean and traceable on the blockchain. However, the on-chain investigator alleges that “he would have to control the related wallets in this cluster for the $20M number to be accurate.” Notably, an address in the cluster, 0x7ab, was found to have received funds from a phishing scam and an exploited casino game on Solana. Related Reading: SUI Ready For 15% Move Amid Key Level Retest – Breakout Or Breakdown Ahead? Then, ZachXBT tracked down a recent payment from 0xe4d3 and obtained a UK phone number that seemingly connects the trader and the name William Parker. I tracked down a recent payment from 0xe4d3 to an unnamed person who confirmed they had been paid by the HL trader. They provided a UK phone number used to communicate with them. Public record reveals the name William Parker is likely tied to this number. The crypto sleuth concluded that Parker, who was also convicted three times in the early 2010s for crimes related to fraud, hacking, and gambling, has now “gambled 6 figs into $20M using high leverage on-chain” for the past two months, and will likely continue to do so. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has exposed the trader behind a series of high-risk trades on Hyperliquid, linking the activity to a UK-based individual with a history of financial crimes. ZachXBT revealed on March 20 that the trader is allegedly William Parker, a UK citizen previously convicted of financial crimes in Finland and the UK. Parker gained […]
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A Bitcoin whale on Hyperliquid has stirred discussions over the weekend after placing a massive $450 million short position on the top crypto. Over the weekend, the trader opened a highly leveraged short position in BTC perpetual futures that was initially valued at over $300 million. The trade was executed with 40x leverage and a […]
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Hyperliquid reported a $4 million loss in its Liquidity Provider (HLP) vaults within 24 hours. According to a March 12 post on X, the loss followed a major liquidation event involving a high-risk trader. Following the news, Hyperliquid’s HYPE token responded negatively to the event, dropping over 3% in the past 24 hours. The token […]
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At one point early Sunday, if the price of ETH had fallen only $54 more, the trader would've been liquidated for millions of dollars.
Explore Hyperliquid (HLP), its core functions and how it powers the Hyperliquid blockchain. Understand its impact on DeFi and decentralized trading.
The exchange recently listed official memecoins from U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
Hyperliquid airdropped 28% of its HYPE token supply to early users. The airdrop is now worth more than $7 billion, making it the most valuable in history.
The layer-1 chain needs more than a successful perpetuals exchange to justify the HYPE token’s lofty valuation, according to the asset manager.
The stablecoin is also more widely distributed across blockchain networks.
The asset manager has added tokens including HYPE, VIRTUAL, ENA and JITO to its list of the top 20 tokens to watch.
According to data from ASXN, $344 million in HYPE tokens have been staked, representing a total value of over $9 billion as of Dec. 30.
Hyperliquid has seen over $256 million in net outflows as security experts revealed that North Korean threat actors had been trading on the platform.
Hyperliquid (HYPE), a decentralized perpetual exchange (DEX) operating on its own Layer 1 blockchain, is currently grappling with significant security concerns after observing abnormal trading activities linked to North Korean hacker groups. Several addresses marked as North Korean hacker have been trading on Hyperliquid, with a total loss of more than $700,000, as first highlighted […]