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Hyperliquid Price Prediction: HYPE Breaks $90, Eyes $100

Hyperliquid's HYPE token reached a new all-time high of $92 after launching a feature allowing users to borrow stablecoins using HYPE as collateral. The price surged 7% today, with a 272% YTD gain. Trading volumes increased 46% to $1.5 billion. Analysts predict HYPE could reach $100 due to strong support at $75 and ongoing short squeeze.

Original reporting
Published Sep 18, 2026, 2:55 PM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The feature may attract new liquidity but faces headwinds from declining new user metrics and broader market volatility.

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Market read

A notable intraday price surge driven by a fresh product launch, relevant for short‑term crypto traders.

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What to watch

Regulatory scrutiny on crypto lending and potential liquidity strain in HYPE pools.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: today

Background

Hyperliquid introduced Manual Borrows, allowing BTC or HYPE collateral for stablecoins, sparking a price rally.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HYPE-USDBullishMedium confidence
Context

HYPE token rose to $92, up ~7% intraday, after Hyperliquid launched the Manual Borrows feature.

Expected impact

Potential continuation toward $100 if buying pressure persists.

Evidence & confidence

Volume jumped 46% and short squeeze dynamics are cited; however, user growth metrics are down, adding uncertainty.

Market effects

May boost interest in DeFi lending platforms and other crypto collateralized borrowing services.

US‑based crypto traders could see increased activity; no direct regional bias.

Adds to overall bullish sentiment in the broader cryptocurrency market.

Counterpoint

If user onboarding stalls, the feature could inflate price temporarily before a correction.

Key entities

  • Hyperliquid

    Crypto exchange issuing the HYPE token.

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