Hyperliquid: THIS is why HYPE is breaking out in a falling crypto market
While the broader crypto market, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, has been declining, Hyperliquid's HYPE token has experienced significant gains. This breakout is primarily driven by the platform's successful foray into real-world assets (RWAs), starting with tokenized silver. The RWA trading has generated substantial volume, accounting for about 2% of global primary silver trading in weeks. Since trading fees on Hyperliquid are paid in HYPE, this surge in activity has directly increased demand for the token.
Remarkably, HYPE's price rose approximately 40% during a week that saw a major token unlock of over $300 million, which typically causes prices to drop. This was countered by strong positive catalysts, including the launch of HIP-3, record-high trading volume and open interest, and a new listing on the Kraken exchange.
Looking ahead, Hyperliquid plans to introduce outcome-based trading, a new type of fully collateralized, time-bound contract that offers a simpler way to express market views without relying on liquidations. This continued innovation, combined with growing RWA volume, suggests HYPE could remain strong even in a weak wider market.
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