Hyperliquid Price Breaks Out as Smart Money Increases Investment
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 07 2026- Price Breakout: Hyperliquid's price broke out of a multi-month descending parallel channel on January 7, rising 17.5% since its January 2 low, indicating strong buyer control over the market and potential for further price increases.
- Smart Money Accumulation: Over the past month, smart money investors like Maven 11 added 161.3K HYPE tokens, bringing their total holdings to $4.5 million, reflecting strong confidence in Hyperliquid and potentially attracting more retail investors to follow suit.
- Aggressive Buyback Strategy: Hyperliquid employs an aggressive buyback strategy funded by protocol revenue, having burned nearly $912 million worth of HYPE tokens in late December, which reduces circulation and increases scarcity, thereby boosting demand.
- Bullish Technical Indicators: Technical indicators suggest a bullish trend in the short term, with the MACD showing a bullish crossover and the Chaikin Money Flow index at a positive reading, indicating that capital inflows are supporting the uptrend, with HYPE likely to rebound to its December 4 high of $35.8.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
