Circle has rolled out native USDC and its upgraded Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP v2) on Hyperliquid’s HyperEVM network. Announced on Sept. 16, the integration allows HyperEVM users to transfer USDC across over a dozen supported networks. The move also lowers the barriers for developers, traders, and service providers seeking smoother cross-chain movement of digital dollars. […]
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Pump.fun currently ranks third in daily revenue among DeFi protocols listed on DefiLlama, behind Tether and Circle.
Validators on Hyperliquid have voted to hand the long-reserved USDH ticker to Native Markets, clearing the way for the project to issue the network’s native stablecoin. Native Markets co-founder Max Fiege announced the outcome on Sept. 14, saying HYPE stakers and validator operators supported the proposal. According to him: “Native Markets has been awarded the […]
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Stripe-owned Bridge to manage reserves alongside BlackRock, with rollout starting in days.
The yield from Native Markets' USDH will be generally directed toward HYPE buybacks and efforts to grow USDH distribution.
Stablecoin issuer Circle appears set to deepen its role in decentralized finance by preparing a native launch of USD Coin (USDC) on Hyperliquid’s Layer 1 chain, HyperEVM. On Sept. 12, blockchain researcher MLM Blockchain flagged test transactions involving USDC on HyperEVM’s mainnet, suggesting that a native deployment could roll out in the coming weeks. Adding […]
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Ethena Labs has withdrawn its bid to issue Hyperliquid’s USDH stablecoin after validators and community members raised concerns. In a Sept. 11 post on X, Ethena founder Guy Young confirmed the withdrawal, citing feedback questioning Ethena’s positioning within the ecosystem. Young noted that conversations with validators raised three main points: Ethena is not a native […]
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Total value locked on Kinetiq has jumped from roughly $458 million in July to over $2.1 billion today. Part of the increase can be attributed to a rise in the price of HYPE, and the other big driver has been raw deposits.
Stripe-linked proposal draws early validator support despite community pushback.
Hyperliquid’s decision to launch its stablecoin has sparked one of the most competitive governance battles in recent memory. Last week, the decentralized exchange, which had been relying on Circle’s USDC for its liquidity, announced plans to introduce USDH as its native stablecoin. The move immediately attracted a wave of bidders, each vying for the right […]
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Paxos faces stiff competition from other bidders looking to become USDH's issuer, including Frax Finance, Agora, Ethena Labs and Sky.
Lion Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ: LGHL), a Singapore-based trading platform operator, has announced a bold shift in its crypto treasury strategy. The company is phasing out its holdings of 6,629 Solana (SOL) and roughly 1 million Sui (SUI) in favor of Hyperliquid (HYPE). Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Hit $150K By Christmas, Analysts Tell Michael Saylor Rather than executing a single large trade, LGHL is adopting a phased accumulation plan designed to manage volatility and secure a better average entry price. The decision comes shortly after LGHL revealed plans to anchor its $600 million treasury in Hyperliquid, positioning HYPE as its primary digital reserve asset. The move aligns with growing institutional interest, as firms seek to diversify into next-generation DeFi tokens with strong revenue growth and trading adoption. HYPE's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: HYPEUSD chart from Tradingview Why HYPE? Hyperliquid’s DeFi Dominance Hyperliquid (HYPE) has rapidly established itself as a leader in decentralized perpetual futures trading, now commanding 70% of the DeFi perps market. In August alone, the platform recorded $383 billion in trading volume, generating a record $106 million in revenue, up 23% from July. Its total value locked (TVL) has surged to $1.75 billion, placing it among the top decentralized exchanges globally. One catalyst for LGHL’s shift is the recent launch of BitGo’s institutional custody services for HYPE in the U.S., offering secure and compliant storage for corporate investors. CEO Wilson Wang described Hyperliquid’s on-chain order book and efficient trading infrastructure as the “most compelling opportunity in decentralized finance.” The pivot reflects a growing trend among Nasdaq-listed firms. Eyenovia, Sonnet BioTherapeutics, and Tony G Co-Investment Holdings have all disclosed significant HYPE allocations, signaling a shift in corporate treasury strategies toward DeFi-native tokens. HYPE Price Surges to All-Time Highs Following these institutional moves, Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has continued its meteoric rise. On September 8, HYPE hit a new all-time high of $51.50, marking a 450% surge since April. Analysts now point to $52 as the next key breakout level, which could trigger further upside momentum if breached. Despite LGHL’s aggressive reallocation, Solana and Sui have shown resilience. At the time of writing, SOL trades around $214, with some analysts forecasting a run toward $300, while SUI has recovered modestly to $3.48. Related Reading: This Bitcoin Cycle Changes Everything, Real Vision Analyst Explains Why The spotlight still remains firmly on Hyperliquid. With industry leaders like Arthur Hayes projecting that HYPE could surge 126x by 2028, the token is increasingly being viewed as one of the most promising assets in the evolving DeFi landscape. Cover image from ChatGPT, HYPEUSD chart from Tradingview
Ethena's proposed stablecoin promises to return 95% of revenue to Hyperliquid’s ecosystem.
Formerly MakerDAO, Sky joins Paxos, Frax, Agora and Native Markets in the fight for Hyperliquid’s stablecoin contract.
USDC supply has surged to $72.5 billion, 25% ahead of Bernstein’s 2025 estimates.
The company began acquiring HYPE tokens in late June, having previously announced its Hyperliquid treasury initiative
Paxos, Frax and Agora are competing for Hyperliquid’s USDH stablecoin contract as MoonPay backs Agora CEO Nick van Eck’s coalition and concerns mount over Stripe’s potential conflicts of interest.
Hyperliquid is currently heavily reliant on USDC, with $5.5 billion worth of Circle's stablecoin held on the platform.
A proprietary stablecoin could reduce Hyperliquid's dependency on USDC and potentially capture a part of the revenues from reserve assets.
Hyperliquid is preparing a governance-driven launch of its native stablecoin, USDH, in its next network upgrade, according to a Sept. 5 update on the DEX Discord channel. The protocol described USDH as a “Hyperliquid-first and compliant” dollar-pegged asset, but unlike conventional launches, it is opening the process to competition among development teams. According to the […]
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Hyperliquid is slowly building a name within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. In August, the platform recorded nearly $400 billion in perpetual trading volume and more than $106 million in revenue, according to DefiLlama. Related Reading: Ethereum price Crash To $4,081: Why The Bears Are In Charge This milestone not only cements Hyperliquid’s dominance in the decentralized perpetuals market, where it now controls around 70% of market share, but also signals growing adoption by both retail and institutional investors. A key driver of this success is its proprietary HyperEVM blockchain, designed for speed, scalability, and zero gas fees. These features replicate the performance of centralized exchanges while maintaining DeFi’s transparency and user custody, making Hyperliquid an appealing alternative to platforms like Binance or Solana-based DEXs. Whale Activity and Market Sentiment Despite its strong fundamentals, HYPE, the platform’s native token, is facing volatility. Currently trading around $44, HYPE has retraced from the $51 mark but remains on track for a possible breakout. Analysts point to resistance at $48.73, with upside targets at $52, $55, and even $73 if bullish momentum persists. HYPE's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: HYPEUSD on Tradingview Whale activity has added intrigue to the token’s outlook. Recently, a whale deposited over $3 million USDC into Hyperliquid and opened a leveraged short against HYPE, sparking debate about near-term price action. While shorts suggest caution, derivatives data shows rising open interest and a slight long bias, hinting at sustained optimism among traders. Can Hyperliquid Become the Next “Killer App”? BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has gone as far as calling Hyperliquid a “decentralized Binance,” projecting the HYPE token could rise over 100x if adoption keeps pace. The launch of a 21Shares Hyperliquid ETP on the SIX Swiss Exchange also signals mounting institutional confidence. Still, challenges remain. Hyperliquid has faced brief outages and accusations of whale manipulation in newly launched futures markets. To counter this, the team has implemented stricter safeguards, including tighter price caps and external data integrations. These moves aim to balance rapid growth with market integrity. Related Reading: One Major Reason Bitcoin Hasn’t Reached $150,000, According To Trump’s Crypto Advisor With trading volumes surging, institutional adoption growing, and technical indicators hinting at a potential HYPE breakout toward $55, Hyperliquid stands at a defining moment. If it maintains momentum while addressing risks, it could cement itself as crypto’s next true “killer app.” Cover image from ChatGPT, HYPEUSD chart on Tradingview
Hyperliquid recorded a record-breaking month in August, with its revenue and trading volume reaching all-time highs.
Arthur Hayes argues that fiat decline drives stablecoin saving, funneling into crypto speculation—and Hyperliquid is the exchange built for that wave.
Analysts highlight Hyperliquid's strong fundamentals but caution about potential risks from scheduled token unlocks and its high valuation.
Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid is under scrutiny after a sharp rally in its HYPE token coincided with whale-driven manipulation claims on its platform. On Aug. 27, analytics firm SpotOnChain reported that a cluster of large wallets pushed XPL’s price up by 200% to $1.80 before it quickly retraced. The sudden move transferred millions between traders. According […]
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Open interest on Hyperliquid’s XPL market plunged from $160 million to $30 million in minutes as a trader-triggered price spike caused mass auto-deleveraging.
"Sell of Rally" sentiment weighs on BTC as ETH's futures and options markets hit record highs.
Bitcoin slipped to its weakest level in more than a month after a major investor began unloading thousands of coins in favor of Ethereum. Data from CryptoSlate show the asset trading at roughly $111,600 on Monday, down nearly 3% in a single day and its lowest mark since early July. The sell-off erased gains from […]
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BitMEX co-founder and crypto-legend Arthur Hayes used the main stage at Tokyo’s WebX 2025 to unveil a blunt, numbers-first valuation case for Hyperliquid’s HYPE token. On a slide headed “Hyperliquid: 126x Upside,” Hayes’ family office Maelstrom modeled how an accelerating stablecoin economy could reprice the decentralized perps exchange dramatically higher. Why HYPE Could Be The Best Crypto Bet The slide’s premise was explicit: “Stablecoin Expansion To Boost Annualized Fees To $258B,” with a 0.03% net trading-fee assumption, a 5% discount rate, and a “Terminal Value of HYPE Rev” of $5.161 trillion versus a current fully diluted valuation near $41.05 billion—yielding an “Upside Potential 126X.” In his talk, Hayes told the audience he expects HYPE “to 126x over the next three years.” The timing of the forecast coincides with a burst of on-chain and trading-venue milestones for Hyperliquid. According to data highlighted during and around the event, Hyperliquid open positions hit a record 196,462 on Sunday, open interest climbed above $15 billion, total wallet equity peaked near $31 billion, and Sunday volume set a high around $19.46 billion for weekends, per DefiLlama. Related Reading: Lummis Fast-Tracks Crypto Market Structure Bill To Reach Trump’s Desk Before Thanksgiving A research note from Redstone last week argued the venue has, within two years, captured “over 75% of the entire decentralized perpetual exchange market,” challenging dYdX and, at times, approximating Binance volumes on select pairs. Hayes’ 126x case rests on a macro-to-micro bridge: a world where stablecoin float expands to roughly $10 trillion by 2028, Hyperliquid’s share of average daily volume reaches 26.4%, and that activity translates into $258 billion of annualized fees for the protocol. The geometry of the model is what matters: if volumes and fees scale with the stablecoin base and if HYPE continues to be the instrument that reflexively captures protocol economics, the implied terminal value dwarfs the token’s present FDV. Those inputs, assumptions, and outputs were all printed on the Maelstrom slide on stage in Tokyo. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Reveals Key Altcoins To Watch Right Now Crucially, Hayes has been backing the thesis with capital. On August 15, on-chain sleuth Lookonchain flagged that Arthur Hayes bought more HYPE, LDO, and ENA, detailing cumulative five-day purchases that included 58,631 HYPE alongside 1,750 ETH, 3.1 million ENA, 1.29 million LDO, 184,610 PENDLE, and 420,000 ETHFI (about $15.9 million in total at reported valuations). The structural backdrop helps explain why a stablecoin-led model resonates for Hyperliquid. The exchange is a decentralized venue for perpetual futures, letting traders take leveraged exposure without expiry; it runs on its own L1 and has seen sustained growth in both open interest and fee generation in 2025. Hayes has talked up HYPE before—publicly floating a nearer-term $100 price marker back in May—yet Monday’s deck was his most explicit attempt to tie a 2028 outcome to quantifiable drivers. Whether the path requires a $10 trillion stablecoin base and a quarter-share of decentralized perps ADV is the crux of the debate. But the mechanism he emphasized—fee throughput scaling with stablecoin adoption, captured in token value—matches how many analysts already frame HYPE’s design, where protocol revenues and buybacks link the token to venue performance. At press time, HYPE traded at $45.84. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Ethena approved BNB as eligible collateral for the perpetual-futures portion of USDe’s backing, hinting that XRP and HYPE may be next in line.