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Hyperliquid Hits Record $11B Open Interest as HYPE Tests Key Support

Rising derivatives and RWA volume are fueling protocol buybacks that limit sell pressure while short‑term futures flows and macro moves are putting downward pressure on the token.

Overview

  • Hyperliquid reported total open interest near $11 billion and a new all‑time high of about $3.6 billion in real‑world‑asset perpetuals, reflecting rapid growth in tokenized traditional‑asset trading.
  • The HYPE token has pulled back into a critical support zone around $64–$65 after repeated rejection near $67.8 with the 50‑day moving average acting as the immediate technical floor.
  • HYPE ETFs recorded a ninth straight week of inflows of roughly $10.36 million, and the protocol routes most trading fees into an Assistance Fund that conducts open‑market buybacks of HYPE.
  • Short‑term futures metrics show rising pressure with a recent 24‑hour drop in open interest, about $2.48 million in long liquidations, and a sharply lower funding rate that favors short positions.
  • Broader market risks such as Bitcoin’s ability to hold around $63,000, U.S. macro data, and geopolitical events could trigger further volatility even though buybacks, staking locks, and profitable treasuries reduce forced selling risk.