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Crypto Markets

HYPE Surpasses SOL: Hyperliquid's Token Milestone Signals a DeFi Power Shift

Hyperliquid's native token HYPE has crossed above Solana's SOL in nominal price terms, a symbolic milestone that reflects the diverging momentum between an emerging on-chain derivatives powerhouse and a Layer-1 facing macro headwinds. SOL's slide to multi-year lows since 2023 underscores mounting sell pressure on established Layer-1 assets amid broader risk-off sentiment. The price crossing has amplified debate over whether application-layer tokens with strong protocol revenue are beginning to outperform platform-layer incumbents in value accrual.

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Crypto Markets

Grayscale Launches HYPG ETF on Nasdaq: Hyperliquid Enters Institutional Territory

Grayscale Investments has listed its HYPG ETF on the Nasdaq, marking the first exchange-traded fund to provide regulated exposure to Hyperliquid's native token HYPE. This move signals a maturation arc for decentralized perpetuals infrastructure and opens the asset class to traditional investors without requiring self-custody. The listing reflects a broader institutional push to tokenize access to high-velocity DeFi protocols through compliant financial wrappers.

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