HYPE Hits ATH of $61, ETFs Flooded with Capital: Can Hyperliquid Reach $100 by 2026?

Bittime - Hyperliquid (HYPE) HYPE just hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $61.59 on May 21, 2026. The price surged 20.48% in the last 24 hours. Its market cap is now $15.63 billion, placing HYPE at #10 on CoinMarketCap.

Hyperliquid's $100 target represents a 64% increase from its current all-time high. With ETFs starting to see a flood of capital, with $25.5 million inflows a day, can HYPE break through $100 by 2026? Let's dissect it.

3 Important Points

• HYPE prints ATH $61.59– Up 20.48% in 24 hours. Market cap $15.63 billion. Ranked #10 in global crypto.
• ETF inflow of $25.5 million in one day– Bitwise and 21Shares saw a 50% surge in volume. Grayscale also filed for an ETF and purchased $25 million of HYPE.
• $100 target needs 64% increase– From $61 to $100. Market cap will be around $25 billion (with a circulating supply of 254 million HYPE).

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HYPE Hits ATH of $61: Latest Market Data

HYPE ke USDT Price via Bittime Market

Price: $61,50

24 hour changes: +20,48%

Market cap:$15.63 billion

Volume 24 jam:$1.37 billion

Circulating supply:254.25 million HYPE

Total supply:954.79 million HYPE

Max supply: 961.67 million HYPE

All-time high:$61.59 (just now, 4 minutes ago)

All-time low:$3.20 (November 2024) – up 1,821%

Hyperliquid's ATH of $61 is a significant milestone. The token has risen over 1,800% since its ATL. Its #10 ranking indicates HYPE is now competing with the world's largest crypto assets.

Read also:What is Hyperliquid (HYPE)?

HYPE ETF Inflow of 25 Million: Key Catalyst

A 25 million Hyperliquid ETF inflow occurred on the same day as the ATH. According to a CryptoEconomy report:

The Bitwise and 21Shares ETFs saw a 50% increase in trading volume in one week. This is unusual, as new ETFs typically lose momentum after their debut.

Last Wednesday's net inflow reached $25.5 million:

- 21Shares:$16.6 million

- Bitwise: $8.8 million

Since launch, the total trading volume of both ETFs has approached $41 million.

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas called this phenomenon "very unusual." The Hyperliquid ETF actually strengthened while the crypto market was sluggish.

Additionally, Grayscale has a pending ETF application. Last week, a Grayscale-linked wallet purchased and staked $25 million worth of HYPE.

Bitwise describes Hyperliquid as a “super-app” that goes beyond just a perpetual futures exchange.

The platform captured a significant share of the derivatives market and became one of the strongest narratives in this cycle.

Read also:How to Stake HYPE on Bittime in 4 Easy Steps

HYPE Price Prediction: Can Hyperliquid Reach $100?

Hyperliquid target 100 dollars requires a 64% increase from ATH $61.59.

Current scenario:

Price: $61,50

Market cap:$15.63 billion

Circulating supply:254.25 million HYPE

Target $100:

Required increase: 64%

Required market cap:Around $25.4 billion

Is $25 billion realistic?

HYPE is already ranked #10 with $15.6 billion.

To reach $25 billion, HYPE would need to climb to around #7-8, surpassing DOGE or USDC (depending on market conditions).

With heavy ETF inflows and Hyperliquid's narrative as a "DeFi super-app," the $100 target is very likely to be reached by 2026. Some analysts even project higher prices if adoption continues.

More detailed HYPE price prediction

Short term (1-3 months):

- If ETF momentum continues: $75 - $85 (22-38% gain)

- $100 target is still aggressive for the short term

Medium term (6-12 months):

- $90 - $120 (46-95% gain)

- Hyperliquid target 100 dollars is very achievable

Long term (2-3 years):

- Depends on the growth of the HyperBFT ecosystem and the adoption of HyperEVM

- Optimistic scenario: $150 - $200

What Is Hyperliquid? Why Is It Unique?

Hyperliquid is a Layer 1 blockchain optimized for DeFi, particularly perpetual futures and spot trading.

Technical advantages:

HyperBFT Consensus– Custom BFT algorithm supporting ~200,000 transactions per second with a block time of 0.07 seconds.

Onchain Order Book– All orders, cancellations, trades, and liquidations occur on-chain with one-block finality. Transparent and secure.

HyperEVM – Integrated Ethereum virtual machine, enabling developers to build smart contract applications connected to trading infrastructure.

Delegated Proof-of-Stake– 24 active validators selected based on stake. 7-day unstaking queue to prevent attacks.

Hyperliquid Labs is completely self-funded (does not take external capital). This gives it the freedom to focus on technical aspects without investor pressure.

HYPE Investment Risks

High volatility– HYPE rose 1,821% from ATL, could see a sharp correction.

Competition– Compete with other derivatives platforms (dYdX, GMX, etc.) and general purpose L1s (Solana, Ethereum).

Unlock token – Only 26% of the circulating supply (254 out of 961 million). Future unlocks could lower prices.

ETF Regulation– Although positive now, the rules can change.

Conclusion

HYPE hit an all-time high of $61 today, fueled by a $25.5 million ETF inflow in a single day and a 50% surge in trading volume. Hyperliquid's $61 ATH placed the token at #10 in the global crypto market.

Hyperliquid's $100 target is very realistic in the medium term (6-12 months). A 64% increase from the current high would bring the market cap to around $25 billion, a reasonable figure considering the ETF's momentum and Hyperliquid's narrative as a DeFi "super-app."

HYPE price prediction for 2026: short term $75-$85, medium term $90-$120.

The $100 target is a milestone that could be reached sooner if ETF capital flows continue to be strong.

As always, this is not financial advice. Crypto is highly volatile. Do your own research.

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FAQ

How much is HYPE worth now?

$61.50 with a market cap of $15.63 billion. New ATH: $61.59 (May 21, 2026).

Is Hyperliquid targeting 100 dollars?

A 64% increase from the current ATH. The market cap will be around $25 billion.

How much is HYPE ETF inflow 25 million?

In one day, the Bitwise and 21Shares ETFs attracted $25.5 million. Total volume since launch is ~$41 million.

What is Hyperliquid?

Layer 1 blockchain with HyperBFT consensus, supporting ~200,000 tps, onchain order book, and HyperEVM.

Who is behind Hyperliquid?

Hyperliquid Labs, self-funded, is led by a team of Harvard, Caltech, and MIT graduates. Experience at Citadel and Hudson River Trading is also available.