Analyst reveals $HYPE 2026 price prediction after all-time high.

• HYPE hits all-time high above $73
• Hyperliquid gains prominence among cryptocurrency investors.
• Analysts project hype reaching up to US$163.

The HYPE token, the native asset of Hyperliquid, reached a new all-time high by surpassing the US$73 mark, solidifying its position among the most watched cryptocurrency projects of 2026. This movement comes amidst increased investor interest and growing discussions about the platform in various industry communities.

Data from Santiment shows that HYPE's presence on social media has reached its highest level of the year. The volume of mentions and positive comments has grown significantly, mirroring the asset's appreciation and increased confidence among market participants.

📈 Hyperliquid's native token, $HYPE, has continued its remarkable rally, pushing to a new all-time high above $73 as both social interest and positive commentary arises across crypto communities. The below chart shows HYPE's social dominance…

— Santiment Intelligence (@SantimentData) June 1, 2026

The project's progress has been supported by a combination of factors. These include the growth in trading volume in perpetual futures contracts, the expansion of Hyperliquid's decentralized trading infrastructure, and the growing recognition of the platform as a relevant alternative to centralized derivatives brokers.

Furthermore, the company expanded its trading product offerings and recorded an increase in protocol revenues. The expectation of ecosystem expansion also contributed to strengthening investor interest, making HYPE one of the most debated topics in the cryptocurrency market.

Analyst sees room for further appreciation.

In his technical analysis, trader Ali Martinez stated that previous sell signals have lost validity following the continuation of the upward trend. According to him, the token could still reach higher levels if the buying momentum is maintained.

According to the analyst, the next areas of interest are around US$97 and US$163. These levels have been monitored by investors who are assessing the potential for the continuation of the movement that began in recent weeks.

Hyperliquid attracts the attention of institutional investors.

Hyperliquid's growth has also sparked interest outside the traditional cryptocurrency market. Matt Hougan, investment director at Bitwise, recently described the platform as one of the most important projects to emerge in recent years.

According to the executive, Hyperliquid has evolved into a financial "super app," offering access to different asset classes beyond cryptocurrencies. Hougan also highlighted that HYPE's economic model was structured to accumulate value from the outset through buyback mechanisms.

Institutional interest can also be seen in the ETF market. Following the launch of the THYP spot ETF by 21Shares, Bitwise introduced BHYP. Together, the two products have already accumulated over US$137 million in capital inflows since their respective launches, indicating a growing demand for exposure to the Hyperliquid ecosystem.