Hyperliquid (HYPE), $850 Million Unlock 'Countdown' in 6 Days

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The native token HYPE of the decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid is facing a volatility test due to an increase in circulating supply ahead of a large-scale unlock schedule. With a total of 856 million dollars worth of tokens set to be released into the market, attention is focused on whether the short-term selling pressure can be absorbed.

U.Today reported on September 30 (local time), citing the on-chain token distribution schedule, that 9.92 million HYPE will be unlocked in the market in six days. This is a massive amount, close to 856 million dollars when converted at current market prices. This unlock targets core contributors who led the project's early growth and will proceed according to a pre-determined phased lock-up release plan.

The market's supply-demand burden due to the increased supply is expected to be inevitable. Large-scale lock-up releases typically act as a factor that sharply increases the circulating supply in the market, stimulating short-term selling pressure. Especially since HYPE recently recorded an all-time high of $97.96 and then corrected to the $86 level, falling about 12% from its peak, whether this unlock will encourage further decline or be absorbed by strong buying pressure has emerged as a key issue.

However, the fact that the exchange ecosystem's fundamentals and liquidity base are robust is considered a positive defensive factor. Hyperliquid holds an overwhelming market share in decentralized perpetual futures trading volume, and recent spot listings on major global exchanges have significantly broadened its liquidity channels. Given the solid demand for fee discounts and staking within the ecosystem, it is also analyzed that the unlocked tokens may not immediately lead to a sell-off.

Investors are advised to exercise caution until the market's buying power, capable of absorbing short-term price volatility, is confirmed. Experts pointed out that price fluctuations could intensify when a large volume of tokens enters circulation, coinciding with the liquidation of derivative leverage positions.

After reaching an all-time high and entering a consolidation phase, HYPE is now facing the massive wave of an $856 million unlock. Market attention is focused on whether the market can overcome the supply shock, maintain its support level, and sustain its upward momentum.

[Article Key Summary]

-Hyperliquid will unlock 9.92 million HYPE (approximately $856 million) allocated to core contributors in 6 days.

-Amid a 12% correction from its peak of $97.96, concerns about short-term selling pressure due to a large increase in circulating supply are rising.

-The exchange's own trading volume and spot listing liquidity are being tested as key defensive barriers for absorbing the supply.

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