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HYPE Spot ETF Continuously Accumulates 1% in 14 Days: Is the $75 New High Just the Starting Point?

Hyperliquid (HYPE) has surged to a new all-time high of $75 amid strong institutional and ETF-driven buying pressure. The article highlights several key bullish factors. First, the HYPE spot ETFs from 21Shares and Bitwise have seen 14 consecutive days of net inflows, totaling over $136 million and absorbing nearly 1% of HYPE's market cap—a faster initial pace than BTC or ETH ETFs. This ETF demand provides a solid price floor. Second, the protocol's own Assistance Fund (AF) mechanism, which uses 99% of fees to buy back and burn HYPE, has already removed over $1.1 billion worth of tokens, creating a dual support system alongside ETF inflows. This combined buying power is expected to counter potential selling pressure from upcoming team token unlocks. Institutionally, venture firm a16z is now considered one of the largest external holders of HYPE, with multiple addresses accumulating millions of tokens. Galaxy Digital is also actively buying. Analysts and firms like Bitwise and Grayscale are framing HYPE not as a mere meme coin but as a "second-generation" crypto with real value capture and infrastructure potential. Furthermore, Hyperliquid Strategies (PURR), a publicly traded company holding a large HYPE treasury, is set to join the Russell 3000 Index, potentially unlocking further passive investment flows. The ongoing feud between prominent backers like Arthur Hayes (pro-HYPE) and Kyle Samani (pro-SOL) underscores the intense market debate, with Hayes famously betting HYPE will outperform all top-ten crypto assets this year.

Odaily星球日报Yesterday 13:22

HYPE Spot ETF Continuously Accumulates 1% in 14 Days: Is the $75 New High Just the Starting Point?

Odaily星球日报Yesterday 13:22

When Top Crypto VCs Are Shrinking Across the Board, Why Has This Firm Grown by 150%?

In a declining crypto market where top venture capital firms like Paradigm, Pantera, a16z crypto, and Multicoin saw significant reductions in assets under management (AUM), Haun Ventures stood out with a 150% growth, increasing its AUM from $1 billion to $2.5 billion by 2025. Founded by Katie Haun, a former federal prosecutor and a16z crypto veteran, the firm combines regulatory insight with investment discipline. Initially investing heavily in NFTs during the 2022 hype, Haun Ventures quickly pivoted as the bubble burst, adopting a cautious approach with only six investments over the following 18 months. The firm balanced its portfolio between digital tokens and traditional equity, allocating about 30% to liquid tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum, which contributed significantly to returns as Bitcoin’s price surged. By 2024, Haun Ventures shifted focus to B2B solutions in payments and developer infrastructure, leading over 56% of its investment rounds—the highest rate among top VCs. This strategy paid off with several high-multiple exits via acquisitions, such as Bridge (acquired at $1.1 billion from a $200 million valuation) and BVNK (acquired at $1.8 billion from a $750 million valuation). The firm’s success is attributed to its regulatory foresight, adaptive strategy, high-conviction lead investments, and emphasis on real-world utility and exit efficiency—making it a standout performer during the crypto downturn.

marsbit04/20 10:32

When Top Crypto VCs Are Shrinking Across the Board, Why Has This Firm Grown by 150%?

marsbit04/20 10:32

Leading Crypto VCs See Collective AUM Shrink: a16z Crypto Fund Management Scale Plummets 40%, Multicoin Halved

Headline: Top crypto funds including a16z Crypto and Multicoin saw their Assets Under Management (AUM) decline significantly in 2025, according to undisclosed SEC filings obtained by Fortune. Key Points: - a16z Crypto’s AUM dropped nearly 40% to $9.5 billion, partly due to returning capital to LPs at a market peak. Its first crypto fund achieved a 5.4x DPI. - Multicoin’s AUM was halved to approximately $2.7 billion, impacted by the crypto market downturn and its hybrid hedge/VC fund structure. - Pantera Capital also reduced AUM, influenced by successful exits including five portfolio company IPOs like Circle and BitGo. - Haun Ventures was the exception, with AUM growing over 30% to nearly $2.5 billion, driven by the successful acquisition of portfolio company BVNK by Mastercard. - Despite AUM contractions, major firms are raising new funds: Paradigm targeting up to $1.5 billion, a16z Crypto seeking up to $2 billion, and Dragonfly closing a $650 million fund. The data highlights the high volatility and cyclical nature of crypto VC investments, where AUM fluctuations are heavily tied to token prices and market cycles rather than solely reflecting fund performance.

marsbit04/18 02:58

Leading Crypto VCs See Collective AUM Shrink: a16z Crypto Fund Management Scale Plummets 40%, Multicoin Halved

marsbit04/18 02:58

Fortune Exclusive: a16z Crypto Fund AUM Plummets 40%, Multicoin Halved, Top Crypto VCs Shrink Collectively

According to exclusive SEC filings obtained by Fortune, leading crypto venture capital firms, including a16z crypto, Multicoin Capital, Pantera Capital, and Paradigm, experienced significant declines in their assets under management (AUM) in 2025. a16z crypto's AUM dropped nearly 40% to $9.5 billion, partly due to strategic distributions to LPs at market highs, with its first fund achieving a 5.4x DPI. Multicoin’s AUM was halved to approximately $2.7 billion, impacted by market volatility and crypto price corrections. Pantera also saw AUM shrink, though this was partly attributed to successful exits, including five portfolio company IPOs. In contrast, Haun Ventures grew its AUM by over 30% to nearly $2.5 billion, driven by a successful exit in the stablecoin sector and new fundraising. Despite the downturn, several firms are raising new funds, with a16z targeting up to $2 billion and Paradigm seeking up to $1.5 billion, indicating continued long-term confidence in the crypto market's cyclical nature.

marsbit04/17 06:06

Fortune Exclusive: a16z Crypto Fund AUM Plummets 40%, Multicoin Halved, Top Crypto VCs Shrink Collectively

marsbit04/17 06:06

Morgan Stanley's First Bitcoin ETF One-Week Review: Defying the Trend to Attract Capital, a Signal of Institutional Accumulation

Morgan Stanley launched its first spot Bitcoin ETF, the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), on April 8, becoming the first major U.S. bank to issue such a product. With a competitive 0.14% annual fee—the lowest among U.S. Bitcoin ETFs—and backing from Coinbase and BNY Mellon, MSBT attracted $30.6 million in net inflows on its first day, defying a broader market outflow of $93.9 million. It continued to see positive inflows in subsequent days, even as other major funds experienced significant withdrawals. Amid a 44% Bitcoin price correction from its 2025 peak and four consecutive months of net outflows across Bitcoin ETFs, MSBT’s steady inflows suggest institutional accumulation at lower price levels. The fund, which now holds around 960 BTC, is positioned to capture long-term institutional interest, supported by Morgan Stanley’s wealth advisors who recommend up to 4% Bitcoin allocation for high-net-worth clients. Shortly after MSBT’s debut, Goldman Sachs filed for its own Bitcoin ETF—a covered call strategy product aimed at generating steady income while maintaining Bitcoin exposure. This move, along with MSBT’s successful launch, signals growing institutional engagement despite bearish market sentiment. Analysts project MSBT could reach $5 billion in AUM within a year, highlighting its role as a key indicator of Wall Street’s evolving stance on Bitcoin.

marsbit04/16 09:01

Morgan Stanley's First Bitcoin ETF One-Week Review: Defying the Trend to Attract Capital, a Signal of Institutional Accumulation

marsbit04/16 09:01

Why 21Shares believes ‘passive strategies’ for crypto ETFs are outdated

21Shares President Duncan Moir argues that passive 'HODL' strategies for crypto ETFs are becoming outdated. Instead, the firm advocates for active management to capture yield and diversification opportunities in the growing asset class. Key strategies include yield-generating products like a preferred stock ETP offering an 11.5% dividend, staking rewards in ETFs, and thematic offerings such as a Bitcoin-and-gold ETP. While U.S. investor interest remains focused on large coins, European institutions are exploring newer assets and application layers. Despite a decline in total crypto ETF AUM to $130 billion, active strategies aim to drive future demand.

ambcrypto03/26 04:01

Why 21Shares believes ‘passive strategies’ for crypto ETFs are outdated

ambcrypto03/26 04:01

Why Strategy CEO sees ‘monster’ demand for Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF

Strategy CEO Phong Le believes the market is underestimating the potential of Morgan Stanley’s upcoming spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT). He projects that Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, which oversees $8 trillion in assets, could see up to $160 billion in demand if it recommends a 2% Bitcoin allocation—three times the current AUM of BlackRock’s leading IBIT ETF. While Morgan Stanley has so far acted as a distributor for third-party Bitcoin ETFs, it now aims to launch its own ETF to capture both distribution and management fees. According to the firm’s head of crypto, institutional adoption is still early, with current demand largely coming from self-directed investors. However, some caution that the projected $160 billion may be optimistic, especially amid recent outflows from Bitcoin ETFs and macroeconomic uncertainty.

ambcrypto03/21 21:02

Why Strategy CEO sees ‘monster’ demand for Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF

ambcrypto03/21 21:02

Institutional Adoption Isn't Adding Value, It's Bleeding Crypto Dry

The article argues that institutional adoption of crypto is not about supporting the ecosystem but rather extracting value from it. Traditional financial institutions, such as Tether, Coinbase, Circle, and BlackRock, are generating billions in revenue from crypto through stablecoins, ETFs, and other financial products, often surpassing the economic gains of the underlying protocols. The author highlights that institutions are primarily focused on profit maximization, using crypto as a new revenue stream by packaging it into traditional financial instruments. The piece warns that the crypto economy risks becoming a source of liquidity for traditional finance, with capital being drained away rather than retained within the ecosystem. The author calls for the urgent development of crypto-native institutions—such as on-chain asset management and financial products—to keep economic value within the crypto space and prevent its absorption by traditional finance. The conclusion is that without prioritizing native crypto institutions, "institutional adoption" will lead to assimilation rather than victory for the crypto economy.

marsbit02/24 02:42

Institutional Adoption Isn't Adding Value, It's Bleeding Crypto Dry

marsbit02/24 02:42

Institutional Adoption Isn't Adding Value, It's Bleeding Crypto Dry

The article argues that institutional adoption of crypto is not about supporting the ecosystem but rather a strategy to extract value from it. Traditional financial institutions, such as Tether, Coinbase, Circle, and BlackRock, are generating billions in revenue from crypto through stablecoins, ETFs, and other financial products, often capturing more economic value than the protocols themselves. The piece highlights that institutions are primarily focused on profit maximization, using crypto to create new revenue streams rather than reduce costs. The author warns that without building strong native crypto institutions to retain economic benefits on-chain, the crypto economy risks being absorbed by traditional finance, leading to value drainage rather than genuine growth. The call to action is for the crypto community to prioritize developing its own financial infrastructure to keep value within the ecosystem.

Odaily星球日报02/24 02:35

Institutional Adoption Isn't Adding Value, It's Bleeding Crypto Dry

Odaily星球日报02/24 02:35

Abu Dhabi funds ‘buy the dip’ with $1B in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

Despite Bitcoin's significant price decline in late 2025, two Abu Dhabi-based funds, Mubadala Investment Company and Al Warda Investments, collectively invested over $1 billion in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT). Mubadala increased its holdings by 46% to $630 million, while Al Warda held $408 million worth of shares, demonstrating strong institutional conviction. However, overall institutional long exposure in IBIT decreased by 10%, and average portfolio allocation dropped 28%, indicating some firms reduced positions due to profit-taking or risk management. Meanwhile, BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF AUM fell from $95 billion to $57 billion amid broader market declines.

ambcrypto02/18 13:01

Abu Dhabi funds ‘buy the dip’ with $1B in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

ambcrypto02/18 13:01

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