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HYPE
$27.61
24h volatility:
23.9%
Market cap:
$6.58 B
Vol. 24h:
$504.30 M
jumped more than 21% in the last 24 hours, trading near $26.8 at the time of writing.
Trading volume doubled over the same period. The move followed public comments from Hyperliquid founder Jeff, who said the platform has now become the most liquid venue for global crypto price discovery.
Jeff shared internal comparisons that showed deeper BTC perpetual order book depth on Hyperliquid versus Binance.
He also pointed to strong growth in non-crypto perpetual markets, saying TradFi-linked contracts now trade with similar depth.
This was his first public statement since Jan. 1.
Hyperliquid has quietly achieved an important milestone of becoming the most liquid venue for crypto price discovery in the world. See below for side by side comparison of BTC perps on Binance (left) and Hyperliquid (right).
With HIP-3 teams leading the way, Hyperliquid has also… https://t.co/xu41eTqPfI pic.twitter.com/aJCFYjMoxV
— jeff.hl (@chameleon_jeff) January 26, 2026
The liquidity claim did not go unchallenged as analyst CryptoNoddy argued that direct order book comparisons between Hyperliquid and centralized exchanges miss key design differences.
Hyperliquid uses a speedbump model where order cancellations have priority over taker orders. This allows market makers to show size without the same fill risk seen on Binance.
Not discrediting what Hyperliquid has achieved – clearly it’s both a major source of liquidity and price discovery, as shown with several ~$1B positions having been opened (congrats!) – but this type of surface level comparison of book depth as a measure of liquidity is pretty… pic.twitter.com/pvRI4YWRim
— CryptoNoddy (@Crypto_Noddy) January 27, 2026
During a recent ETH perpetual move at 9:41 PM UTC, Hyperliquid showed around $20 million in visible depth within a ±0.7% range near $2,914.
As the price shifted, most of that liquidity was pulled, leaving only around $2.5 million in actual trading volume.
Other major exchanges saw more volume filled during the same window, despite thinner-looking books, the analyst noted, adding that visible depth on Hyperliquid does not equal executable liquidity under fast conditions.
Alongside the debate, Hyperliquid revealed that open interest tied to HIP-3 reached a new all-time high of $790 million.
Just one month ago, HIP-3 open interest was around $260 million. The increase was largely driven by growth in commodities-linked perpetuals.
HIP-3 open interest reached an all-time high of $790M, driven recently by a surge in commodities trading.
HIP-3 OI has been hitting new ATHs each week. A month ago, HIP-3 OI was $260M.
— Hyperliquid (@HyperliquidX) January 26, 2026
This rise in open interest shows that real capital continues to deploy on the platform, regardless of how liquidity is measured.
Large positions near the $1 billion mark have already appeared on Hyperliquid.
On the daily chart, HYPE broke out of a falling wedge structure after reclaiming the $26 zone.
Price now trades above short-term resistance that capped the pullback through November and December.
The next technical trigger sits at the 9-day and 21-day EMA on the daily timeframe. A bullish cross is projected in roughly 2.2 days if price holds above $24.12.
This level now acts as key short-term support. A clean hold keeps upside pressure active.
$HYPE pushing $26 level as mentioned
Got that falling wedge breakout now and a potential 1D 9/21 EMA cross setup if price can hold above $24.12 in ~2.23 days time
I still think anywhere in the orange box is a decent entry into HYPE, been buying since $20
Will update here https://t.co/lBWuG63pJw pic.twitter.com/24cwn9QytV
— that1618guy (@that1618guy) January 27, 2026
As per analyst “that1618guy” on X, HYPE demand zone sits between roughly $20.10 and $24.10.
This area previously absorbed sell pressure and marked accumulation during the prior correction.
As HYPE continues to climb, Maxi Doge (MAXI) is drawing attention ahead of 2026. This fitness-themed meme coin mixes gym vibes with fast-paced crypto action and has already pulled in $4.53 million during its presale.
Maxi Doge positions itself as a high-energy alternative to the older meme coins. The project promises a raw, community-driven vibe while building a solid structure behind the hype.
MAXI holders take part in an active online community that includes trading chats, weekly events, and themed challenges. The project also runs the Maxi Fund, which is used to support liquidity and partnerships.
Early buyers are offered a 69% annual staking return to support long term holding. The token is currently priced at $0.0002801, with a price increase expected soon. Check out our guide on how to buy Maxi Doge if you want to join the presale.
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In a significant and widely welcomed move, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance has issued a statement clarifying its view that certain liquid staking activities associated with protocol staking do not constitute the sale of securities.
This clarification, released on August 5, provides a measure of long-sought regulatory clarity for a key and rapidly growing sector of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
The SEC Division’s statement specified that parties involved in the minting, offering, and redeeming of certain liquid staking tokens are not required to register with the federal regulator under the securities laws.
In essence, the offer and sale of these “Staking Receipt Tokens,” as the statement referred to them, are not considered securities offerings unless the underlying deposited crypto assets are themselves part of or subject to an investment contract.
This is a pivotal clarification for the crypto industry. In the world of crypto, staking is the process of locking up crypto assets, such as Ethereum (ETH), to help secure a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain network in exchange for rewards. Liquid staking is a popular variant of this process.
When users stake their crypto assets through a liquid staking protocol, they receive a tokenized version of their staked assets, such as sETH (staked ETH).
The key feature of these “liquid staking tokens” is that, unlike traditionally staked assets, they are not locked up; they remain liquid and can be traded, lent, or used in other decentralized finance (DeFi) applications while the original assets continue to earn staking rewards.
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins framed the announcement as part of a broader commitment to providing clear guidance on emerging technologies.
“Under my leadership, the SEC is committed to providing clear guidance on the application of the federal securities laws to emerging technologies and financial activities,” Atkins stated.
Today’s staff statement on liquid staking is a significant step forward in clarifying the staff’s view about crypto asset activities that do not fall within the SEC’s jurisdiction.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, a long-time advocate for regulatory clarity in the crypto space, also welcomed the statement.
She explained that it clarifies that liquid staking activities in connection with protocol staking do not constitute the selling of securities.
“Instead, it is a variant on the longstanding practice of depositing goods with an agent who performs a ministerial function in exchange for a receipt that evidences ownership of the goods,” she added, providing a useful analogy to traditional commercial practices.
The crypto industry’s reaction to the SEC’s clarification has been overwhelmingly positive. Alexander Grieve, VP of Government Affairs at the crypto investment firm Paradigm, celebrated the move.
Miles Jennings, Head of Policy & General Counsel at the prominent crypto-focused venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), went a step further, calling it a “huge win.”
This development is particularly timely and relevant for the issuers of spot Ether ETFs. These firms, such as Bitwise, have been actively trying to get the SEC’s approval to allow staking for their Ethereum ETFs, a feature that would enable the funds to generate additional yield for their investors.
The SEC’s new clarification on liquid staking is seen by many as a crucial step towards making that a reality.
Nate Geraci, President of NovaDius Wealth Management, expressed his optimism, suggesting this could be the final piece of the puzzle.
“Think last hurdle in order for SEC to approve staking in spot eth ETFs,” he said. Geraci further explained how liquid staking tokens could be a key part of the solution: “Liquid staking tokens will be used to help manage liquidity w/in spot eth ETFs, something that was a concern for SEC.”
By providing a liquid, tradable representation of the staked assets, these tokens could help ETF issuers manage the daily inflows and outflows of their funds more efficiently, addressing one of the SEC’s previous operational concerns.
Ethereum (ETH) is up more than 8% over the past 48 hours, climbing from around $2,400 on July 1 to nearly $2,600 at the time of writing. The latest on-chain analysis reveals that both accumulation addresses and liquid staking volume are approaching all-time highs (ATH), fueling optimism that ETH’s price may soon follow.
According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Carmelo_Aleman, Ethereum’s liquid staking activity has seen a notable increase since June 1. The total amount of ETH staked rose from 34.54 million to 35.52 million by June 30 – an increase of nearly one million ETH in just one month.
As of July 1, ETH set a new record in liquid staking, reaching 35.56 million ETH. A closer look suggests that most accumulation addresses are linked to institutional investors, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other large holders.
Many of these investors choose to earn yield through liquid staking while waiting for substantial price appreciation. Among the biggest beneficiaries of this trend are decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols like Lido and Binance Liquid Staking, known for their scale and investor-friendly features.
In addition to the rise in liquid staking, ETH accumulation addresses are also nearing record highs. As shown in the following ETH Cohort Study chart, these addresses grew 35.97% – from 16.72 million on June 1 to 22.74 million by June 30.
For the uninitiated, Ethereum accumulation addresses are wallets that acquire and hold ETH without significant outgoing transactions, often excluding known exchange, miner, or smart contract addresses. These addresses typically signal long-term investor confidence, as they represent entities accumulating ETH without actively selling.
Also worth highlighting is that the Realized Price of these accumulation addresses – their average acquisition cost – stood at $2,114 on July 1. As ETH trades at $2,593 at the time of writing, these accumulation addresses are sitting on a healthy profit of approximately 22.65%.
Technical analysis suggests that ETH could be poised for a breakout in the near term. In a recent post, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto pointed out that ETH appears ready to break out of a broadening wedge pattern on the weekly chart, with a potential upside target of $4,200.
Institutional interest in Ethereum also appears to be strengthening. Notably, ETH may have found its own “MicroStrategy moment,” with Tom Lee and Joe Lubin revealing plans to accumulate significant ETH positions.
That said, ETH must maintain support above the $2,200 level. A breakdown below this threshold could open the door for a drop to as low as $1,160. At press time, ETH is trading at $2,593, up 1.7% in the past 24 hours.
Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com