HYPE Nears All-Time High With HyperEVM Integration, Can Buybacks Sustain the Rally?

[Ben Graham]

Bitget Wallet’s integration with HyperEVM, the Ethereum-compatible smart contract layer powering the Hyperliquid Layer-1 blockchain, has ignited strong momentum across the DeFi sector.

The update expands Bitget’s reach to over 80 million users, granting seamless access to Hyperliquid’s deep onchain liquidity, programmable finance features, and cross-chain transfers.

The move effectively transforms Bitget Wallet into a major gateway for $HYPE token utilities, staking, and governance.

With Hyperliquid’s Total Value Locked (TVL) now surpassing $5 billion, the Layer-1 network continues to attract institutional capital and DeFi builders, strengthening its status among top-performing decentralized platforms.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) Price Action: Bulls Eye a $50 Breakout

After a stunning 110% rebound since mid-October, Hyperliquid (HYPE) is trading around $47–$49, nearing its all-time high of $59. The bullish structure follows a breakout from a descending wedge pattern, supported by surging on-chain volume and staking rewards totaling over $90 million this month.

Technical indicators reveal a classic bull flag formation, with analysts projecting a breakout toward the $52–$55 zone if momentum holds above $48.

The Money Flow Index (MFI) remains elevated at 63, indicating continued inflows and sustained investor confidence. However, failure to clear resistance could trigger short-term retracement toward $44 support before the next leg up.

Buybacks and On-Chain Revenue Fuel Long-Term Strength

Beyond price action, Hyperliquid’s fundamentals remain strong. The project generated over $111 million in fees over the past 30 days, ranking third among all DeFi protocols by revenue.

Its new $644 million Assistance Fund Buyback program is reducing circulating supply, now 336 million HYPE, providing strong tokenomic support for long-term holders. Meanwhile, the HIP-3 upgrade, which allows new perpetual markets through staked HYPE, is drawing institutional builders and tokenized futures products.

With $1.5 trillion in cumulative trading volume and dominance in decentralized derivatives, Hyperliquid’s ecosystem continues to expand even amid growing competition from Binance-backed Aster.

If bullish momentum persists and HyperEVM adoption accelerates, analysts suggest HYPE could reclaim $55 and test new highs above $60 in the coming weeks, cementing Hyperliquid’s reputation as one of DeFi’s most profitable and innovative ecosystems.

Cover image from ChatGPT, HYPEUSD chart from Tradingview