A Legacy of the Massive Airdrop and Why This Unlock Matters

Pseudonymous developer iliensinc explained that the release was intentionally aligned with the first anniversary of Hyperliquid’s token generation event. He reminded the community that roughly 270 million tokens had already been fully unlocked on November 29, 2024. At current pricing, that historical unlock would be valued at around $9.5 billion, still regarded as the largest airdrop in the industry’s history.

One point the Hyperliquid community stresses repeatedly is that the project has never raised external capital. As a result, all unlocked tokens belong strictly to the team and internal contributors. With no investor allocations, Hyperliquid avoids the typical VC-related selling pressure that often disrupts token markets.

Price Reaction: Was the Unlock Already Priced In?

Following Saturday’s announcement, HYPE fell about 4.6 percent. Because the token has been in a months-long downtrend, traders are highly sensitive to timing. Investors are now watching closely to see whether any portion of the $60 million allocation will reach active liquidity during the coming days.

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes highlighted the core risk inherent in unlocks, stating that a team’s promise not to sell is never binding. The probability of ongoing sell pressure, he argued, is never zero. According to Hayes, current price behavior suggests the market has already factored this possibility into its outlook.

HYPE reached an all-time high of $59.40 in September but has fallen roughly 42 percent since then, dropping below its 200-day moving average and losing a significant long-term support zone.

The strong uptrend extending into mid-2025 began losing momentum after September 19. During the violent altcoin sell-off on October 10, several tokens dropped more than 95 percent in a single session. HYPE also plunged 54 percent that day before rebounding into the $40 range within two sessions.

Since then, price action has been defined by lower highs and weakening momentum. As a result, each new unlock is interpreted more cautiously, with traders searching for signs of potential supply inflows.

DEX Performance: Strong Throughput Despite Price Pressure

Industry analysts continue to cite Hyperliquid’s technical design and revenue engine as standout strengths. The DEX has managed nearly $330 billion in monthly volume with a relatively small team—an impressive operational footprint during a year marked by extreme volatility and repeated liquidity shocks.

Supporters argue that this level of volume, user growth and fee generation explains the token’s strong early-stage valuation. Critics, however, maintain that unlock cycles will continue to shape short-term market reactions regardless of fundamentals.

Has the Market Absorbed the Selling Pressure?

Because the unlock followed a transparent and well-known schedule, it did not create an unexpected information shock. Still, traders remain cautious, aware that the possibility of selling never disappears entirely.

The broader outlook suggests that while Hyperliquid maintains operational strength, investor psychology remains highly sensitive to token unlock events. This dynamic implies that HYPE may continue to experience elevated volatility in the near term.

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed decisions on Bitwise Dogecoin ETF, Grayscale Hedera Trust, and VanEck Avalanche ETF applications. These delays are occurring despite the agency’s new chairman, Paul Atkins, promising a more crypto-friendly approach. 

The SEC explained the postponement by stating, “The commencement of proceedings does not indicate that the Commission has reached any conclusions on the matters at hand.” Additionally, the agency encourages stakeholders to comment on the proposed rule changes. This, combined with requests for Solana ETF issuers to update their S-1 filings, indicates an increasingly complex approval process. Firms like VanEck and 21Shares are particularly concerned about the SEC not applying the “first-filer advantage.” The SEC emphasized that “the Commission has not reached any conclusions” and is “awaiting public comments from relevant parties.” 

Market Reactions and Future Expectations 

The SEC’s delay caused significant value drops in altcoins like Dogecoin (DOGE), Hedera (HBAR), and Avalanche (AVAX). AVAX fell about 12.5%, HBAR 11.5%, and DOGE 10%. These developments have created short-term uncertainty among crypto investors. 

The review process for the Dogecoin ETF began on June 11, 2025. The Hedera ETF process officially started on June 12. The final decision on the Avalanche ETF is expected to be postponed until mid-July, specifically July 15, 2025. 

However, Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas stated that the likelihood of approval for assets like Solana is increasing by the end of 2025. On the other hand, the decision process for Dogecoin, Hedera, and Avalanche will proceed more cautiously. ETF issuers like VanEck and 21Shares are worried because the SEC is not applying the “first-filer priority” principle. They argue this hinders market competition and innovation. They also request new regulations from the Commission to make registration disclosures fairer and more transparent. 

The SEC thoroughly examines the potential for market manipulation, liquidity risks, and the reliability of custody solutions for each ETF application. The delays in altcoin ETFs following Bitcoin ETF approvals indicate that each crypto asset’s unique risk profile is evaluated separately. 

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