Hyperliquid price prediction: $81.77 resistance in focus as HYPE surges 7.34%

Traders Union
All News
Crypto
Hyperliquid jumps 7.34% on ETF news

Highlights

Grayscale launched the Hyperliquid ETF (HYPG) on Nasdaq, expanding institutional access to the HYPE token with a 0.29% sponsor fee and staking rewards.
HYPE sees strengthened demand and liquidity, now the 9th-largest crypto by market cap and leader in global perpetuals trading volume.
Technicals show strong bullish momentum, but mixed indicators point to likely consolidation in the $66.73–$81.77 range over the next 2–3 days.

Institutional inflows rise as ETF launch and staking rewards spur demand

Grayscale has officially launched its Hyperliquid ETF (HYPG) on Nasdaq, providing direct access for institutional investors to the HYPE token and introducing a low 0.29% sponsor fee with the added benefit of staking rewards. This move significantly expands regulated exposure to HYPE, driving fresh demand from new capital sources and boosting on-chain activity. The protocol’s continued success, reflected in its rise to the 9th-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and dominant position in global perpetuals trading volume, reinforces Hyperliquid’s growing use case and liquidity. Persistent automated buybacks, along with upcoming integration efforts from OpenSea, further enhance demand and utility for the token.

Mixed oscillator signals as key supports and overbought readings diverge

MA-20 ($72.41) and MA-50 ($72.29) on the hourly chart are providing near-term price floors, with daily MA-200 support at $35.54 well below current levels. The Ichimoku Kijun sits at $71.22 and serves as immediate technical support. MACD is flashing a buy signal, while ADX remains neutral and momentum is mixed across oscillators: RSI at 49.49 (Sell), Stoch RSI oversold, and CCI neutral. BBP indicates ongoing buyer dominance and overbought conditions intraday, with the Awesome Oscillator also supporting further upside. This divergence among oscillators highlights near-term uncertainty despite recent gains.

Balanced breakout and retracement risk as event-driven range persists

Over the next 2 days, HYPE is likely to consolidate within the $66.73 to $81.77 range, reflecting typical volatility for the asset. A decisive break above $81.77 would open room for further upside extension, whereas a fall below $66.73 could signal deeper retracement risk. The probability of continued upward movement is balanced evenly with the chance of a pullback, so short-term scenarios remain highly event-driven.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, views Hyperliquid’s fundamental backdrop as robust following Grayscale’s ETF launch and the platform’s increasing market dominance. He notes that ongoing institutional adoption, strong buybacks, and new integrations like OpenSea sustain positive sentiment and on-chain demand. With technical levels providing solid support and macro factors favoring continued growth, Karapetjanc remains constructive in his short-term outlook. "Institutional momentum and protocol strength put HYPE in a favorable position for further gains if volatility is managed," he says.

Previously it was reported that Grayscale’s Hyperliquid Staking ETF (HYPG) cleared a pivotal regulatory hurdle, positioning HYPE as a standout in the crypto sector. With HYPG now officially live and institutional flows boosting both price action and on-chain activity, monitoring for a decisive breakout above $81.77 is essential for gauging the next phase of momentum.

Source of Data: HYPE Price Analysis by TU

The analysis is based on a proprietary model combining technical, on-chain, and expert data. Not investment advice. See methodology

The information is based on forecasts and does not constitute investment advice or a guarantee of future results. Market conditions may change. See our Disclaimer and Editorial Integrity for details.