HYPE price range on Oct 30, 2026 at 5pm EDT?
Short Answer
The HYPE price is expected to settle between $91 and $91.9999 on October 30, 2026. This outcome is considered likely by the market (67.0%), despite a required rally from recent $75-$78 levels and bearish catalysts such as an Oct 29 token unlock and a warning from Arthur Hayes, factors the model prices at 48.8%.
1. Market Behavior & Drivers
The market's primary movement, a 66 percentage point jump on October 24, appears to be a direct reaction to a social media post from crypto analyst Arthur Hayes. Hayes warned that HYPE could underperform other major cryptocurrencies. With HYPE trading between $75.46 and $77.00 at the time, his bearish sentiment likely recalibrated expectations downward, increasing the implied probability that the asset would settle within this contract's lower $54.00 range by the resolution date. The move was accompanied by significant volume of 1,694 contracts, indicating conviction behind the repricing.
The stability of the price at 66% since that event contrasts with data from other prediction market venues. As of October 25, data from Public and Frenzy shows consensus forming at much higher ranges, with implied probabilities of 67% for the $91.00–$91.9999 range and 65% for the $89.00–$89.9999 range, respectively. This divergence suggests a significant disagreement across platforms on HYPE's expected price, with the market in question pricing in a more pessimistic outcome following Hayes's commentary. Other displayed data, such as a 99% probability for prices above $126 on Robinhood, is noted as likely stale or malformed.
- HYPE's $89-$95 price range appears overconfident against current $75-$78 levels.
- An Oct. 29 token unlock and bearish analyst warning drive strong downside pressure.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| $89 to 89.9999 | 66.0% | 47.9% | A significant upward move from $75-$78 is required against an Oct. 29 token unlock and bearish warning. |
| $60 to 60.9999 | 1.0% | 1.4% | Coinbase/Kalshi-linked data suggests strong downside potential near this range, with bearish catalysts. |
| $67 to 67.9999 | 1.0% | 1.6% | This range aligns with a key technical support, a plausible downside target given bearish pressures. |
| $90 to 90.9999 | 66.0% | 47.9% | HYPE's current price of $75-$78, an upcoming token unlock, and bearish sentiment challenge this range. |
| $59 to 59.9999 | 1.0% | 1.4% | Coinbase/Kalshi-linked data identifies this range as a leading prediction, supported by bearish catalysts. |
Current Context
Prediction market data for HYPE shows significant inconsistencies across venues. As of October 25, 2026, Coinbase and Kalshi-linked data identify a $59.00–$59.9999 range for the October 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT settlement [1]. Public displays a leading range of $91.00–$91.9999 with approximately 67% implied probability, while Frenzy aggregates $89–$89.9999 at 65% [2][3]. Robinhood's search-indexed page displays threshold contracts at $126 and above with 99% implied probability, which likely reflects stale, malformed, or differently structured market data rather than a coherent consensus [4]. The contract's settlement uses CF Benchmarks' HYPEUSD Real Time Index, derived from a simple average of 60 observations during the last minute before 5:00 p.m. EDT, with the event closing at 9:00 p.m. UTC on October 30, 2026 [1][2]. Hyperliquid's own outcomes page showed a thinly traded HYPE-above-$80 contract for October 30 at 4:00 p.m. with 26% Yes, but this is not directly comparable to the requested hourly range contract and should not be treated as a reliable point forecast [5][4].
Recent HYPE fundamentals are mixed, with both risks and potential catalysts. HYPE was reported near $77 on October 23–24, a 21% decrease from its $97.96 all-time high on September 23 [6][7]. While Hyperliquid Strategies increased its PURR share-buyback authorization from $30 million to $100 million, Hyperliquid's RWA-perpetual market share reportedly declined from about 80% in July to 26% amidst heightened centralized-exchange competition [6][7]. Potential positive catalysts include regulatory integration and institutional adoption. Founder Jeff Yan advocated regulating firms deploying markets on Hyperliquid, rather than the underlying blockchain [8]. Payward/Kraken planned U.S. derivatives utilizing Hyperliquid technology [8]. Hypercall reported $640 million in notional volume since June, with over 80% in S&P 500 options [9]. Bitwise research commentary highlighted fee-funded HYPE buybacks and nearly $1 billion in revenue, while also cautioning about competition and regulatory risk [10].
Current market evidence suggests a broad, uncertain price range for HYPE. A cautious synthesis as of October 25 indicates the most credible observable market cluster lies roughly in the upper $70s to low $90s, with $89–$91 particularly represented in Public and Frenzy data [2][6][7]. However, the evidence does not justify a high-confidence single price range. The market is volatile, and quoted probabilities can change materially before settlement [2][6][7]. As noted, Robinhood's indexed page displaying $126 or above at 99%, and Hyperliquid's own outcomes page showing a thinly traded HYPE-above-$80 contract for Oct. 30 at 4:00 p.m. with 26% Yes, are not directly comparable to the requested hourly range contract and should not be treated as reliable point forecasts [5][4].
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2. Price Chart
Historical Price (Probability)
Outcome probability
Date
3. Significant Price Movements
Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.
Outcome: $53.9999 or below
📈 October 25, 2026: 39.0pp spike
Price increased from 1.0% to 40.0%
What happened: The research does not identify a primary driver for the reported 39.0 percentage point spike in the HYPE prediction market for "$53.9999 or below" on October 25, 2026. While "social/search interest" was generically cited among several potential catalysts, no specific social media posts, key figures, or viral narratives were found to drive the movement [1]. The overall catalyst picture for HYPE on this date was reported as mixed, with "no clear coin-specific catalyst" apparent [2][1]. Given the absence of specific social media evidence and the significant dispersion in prediction market data, social media activity appears to have been mostly noise or irrelevant as a primary driver in this instance [3][4][5][6][7][1].
Outcome: $59 to 59.9999
📉 October 24, 2026: 89.0pp drop
Price decreased from 90.0% to 1.0%
What happened: On October 24, 2026, influential crypto analyst Arthur Hayes warned on social media that HYPE could underperform Ethereum and Zcash [8]. This statement, appearing as HYPE traded around $75.46–$77, likely recalibrated market expectations for HYPE's immediate floor, suggesting weakness rather than a catastrophic collapse below $60 [9][10][8]. Consequently, prediction market participants drastically reduced the perceived likelihood of HYPE settling in the specific $59-$59.9999 range by October 30, leading to an 89.0 percentage point drop in the contract's probability [11][8]. Social media, particularly Hayes' warning, was a primary driver by influencing the market's collective assessment of HYPE's downside risk and refining expectations for its price floor.
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4. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This market resolves YES if the HYPE price is between $95.00 and $95.9999 (inclusive of $95.00, exclusive of $96.00) on Friday at 5pm EDT. It resolves NO if the HYPE price falls outside this range at that time. All HYPE market settlements transitioned to use the HYPEUSD_RTI data stream after June 11th, 2020, at 5:00 AM ET. The maximum payout date for this market is October 30, 2026.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| $91 to 91.9999 | $0.01 | $1.00 | 67% |
| $89 to 89.9999 | $0.67 | $1.00 | 66% |
| $90 to 90.9999 | $0.69 | $1.00 | 66% |
| $95 to 95.9999 | $0.70 | $0.95 | 65% |
| $53.9999 or below | $0.69 | $1.00 | 40% |
| $82 to 82.9999 | $0.01 | $1.00 | 10% |
| $86 to 86.9999 | $0.70 | $1.00 | 10% |
| $92 to 92.9999 | $0.70 | $1.00 | 10% |
| $93 to 93.9999 | $0.70 | $1.00 | 10% |
| $85 to 85.9999 | $0.70 | $1.00 | 9% |
| $83 to 83.9999 | $0.01 | $1.00 | 8% |
| $84 to 84.9999 | $0.01 | $1.00 | 8% |
| $87 to 87.9999 | $0.70 | $1.00 | 8% |
| $88 to 88.9999 | $0.70 | $1.00 | 8% |
| $94 to 94.9999 | $0.70 | $1.00 | 8% |
| $70 to 70.9999 | $0.69 | $1.00 | 2% |
| $73 to 73.9999 | $0.68 | $0.99 | 2% |
| $74 to 74.9999 | $0.69 | $0.99 | 2% |
| $75 to 75.9999 | $0.68 | $0.99 | 2% |
| $76 to 76.9999 | $0.69 | $0.99 | 2% |
| $77 to 77.9999 | $0.69 | $0.99 | 2% |
| $102 or above | $0.70 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $54 to 54.9999 | $0.70 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $55 to 55.9999 | $0.70 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $56 to 56.9999 | $0.70 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $57 to 57.9999 | $0.70 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $58 to 58.9999 | $0.70 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $59 to 59.9999 | $0.70 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $60 to 60.9999 | $0.69 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $61 to 61.9999 | $0.70 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $62 to 62.9999 | $0.69 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $63 to 63.9999 | $0.69 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $64 to 64.9999 | $0.69 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $65 to 65.9999 | $0.69 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $66 to 66.9999 | $0.69 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $67 to 67.9999 | $0.70 | $0.99 | 1% |
| $68 to 68.9999 | $0.69 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $69 to 69.9999 | $0.69 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $71 to 71.9999 | $0.69 | $0.99 | 1% |
| $72 to 72.9999 | $0.69 | $0.99 | 1% |
| $78 to 78.9999 | $0.68 | $0.99 | 1% |
| $79 to 79.9999 | $0.69 | $0.99 | 1% |
| $80 to 80.9999 | $0.69 | $0.99 | 1% |
| $81 to 81.9999 | $0.01 | $1.00 | 1% |
| $100 to 100.9999 | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $101 to 101.9999 | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $96 to 96.9999 | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $97 to 97.9999 | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $98 to 98.9999 | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $99 to 99.9999 | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
Market Discussion
As of October 25, 2026, prediction markets indicate a leading price range for HYPE on October 30, 2026, at 5pm EDT of $91.00–$91.9999 at 66–67%; however, other highly-weighted ranges suggest data inconsistencies or fragmented snapshots rather than a clear probability distribution [1][2][3]. Contemporaneous commentary from October 25, 2026, places HYPE near $75–$76 with bearish momentum, and analysts identify $70 and $65 as downside levels while social and trader commentary is broadly cautious about HYPE reaching $100 this year [4][5][6][7].
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5. Trust Index
Primary risk· Trade quality
How it adds up
Integrity80% of score78Good
Market integrity is low (65), but Integrity averages all three scores, so the other two pull it up. Only a critically low score would cap the total.
Trade quality20% of score41High Risk
Trust score70Good
Weighted blend with hard caps — a critically weak safety pillar, or a severe trading anomaly, caps the total regardless of the rest. Full methodology · About the Trust Index
Trust profile
Integrity4 screens run · 6 don't apply
6. How do analyses from research firms like Bitwise and Messari assess HYPE's fundamental value against its competitive and regulatory risks for late 2026?
| Annualized Fees | around $1.06 billion (June 2026 CF Benchmarks framework [1]) |
|---|---|
| Open Interest | $11.07 billion (July 13, 2026, Messari [2][3]) |
| Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) | roughly $53.7 billion (estimated [1][4]) |
HYPE demonstrates strong fundamentals through impressive fee generation and market expansion. Its fundamental value is supported by exceptional fee generation, ongoing buybacks, and expanding product offerings and market share, though its current price already capitalizes substantial future growth [1][2][3][5]. Hyperliquid operates a monetizing product, an on-chain perpetuals venue that is expanding into spot trading, permissionless markets, and real-world assets (RWAs) [1][2][3]. According to the June 2026 CF Benchmarks framework, the platform generated annualized fees around $1.06 billion and earnings near $0.88 billion, with open interest reaching $11.07 billion on July 13, 2026 [1][2][3]. However, the valuation is demanding on a fully diluted basis, estimated at roughly $53.7 billion FDV, which represents approximately 61x earnings and a 1.6% earnings yield; this is significantly higher than a mature-venue reference multiple closer to 25x [1][4]. Token economics further weaken the near-term fundamental case, as contributor unlocks of approximately 9.9 million HYPE per month through 2027 considerably exceed current buybacks [1][4][2].
Significant competitive and regulatory risks pose challenges to HYPE's valuation. Competitive risk is escalating due to new regulated U.S. perpetual-futures entrants like Coinbase and Robinhood, following the CFTC's May 2026 approval of regulated crypto perpetual futures [1][2][3][6]. Regulatory and platform risks are material, stemming from factors such as high leverage, jurisdictional restrictions, and the uncertain treatment of the front end versus the underlying protocol, which could lead to enforcement actions or access limitations [1][7][8][2][9][6]. Bitwise's ETF disclosures further highlight regulatory uncertainty, illiquidity, custody and theft risks, blockchain-specific challenges, and adoption risks [1][7][8][2][9][6]. Operational and governance risks include validator concentration, censorship and liveness concerns, potential for discretionary intervention, security incidents, losses from ecosystem vaults, and possible changes to the fee-buyback mechanism [1][2]. Overall, competitive normalization, dilution from token unlocks, regulatory restrictions, or a decline in trading volume could quickly invalidate the current premium valuation [1][2][3][5].
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7. What regulatory or institutional adoption milestones, such as Kraken's planned derivatives launch, could significantly impact HYPE's price before October 30, 2026?
| HYPEUSD Futures Trade Date | On or after April 24, 2026 (Bitnomial CFTC filing) [1] |
|---|---|
| 21Shares TXXH ETF Inception | April 30, 2026 (Nasdaq listed) [2] |
| Hyperliquid Strategies HYPE Holdings | 20.0 million HYPE as of April 29, 2026 [3] |
U.S. regulated derivatives are a significant potential catalyst for HYPE's price. Hyperliquid and Payward are reportedly pursuing the launch of HYPE-linked perpetuals for U.S. customers, a development that requires approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) [4]. A specific indicator of progress is a Bitnomial CFTC filing that self-certified a HYPEUSD futures contract, with an intended trade date on or after April 24, 2026 [1].
Broader institutional products are expanding access to HYPE for investors. Beyond the prospective U.S. derivatives market, institutional access is being established through various investment vehicles. This includes 21Shares’ TXXH, a Nasdaq-listed 2x long HYPE exchange-traded fund (ETF) that commenced on April 30, 2026 [2]. Additionally, an SEC filing for a 21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF indicates further product development [5]. Institutional demand is also evident from Hyperliquid Strategies, which held 20.0 million HYPE as of April 29, 2026, representing a public-company treasury channel [3].
Regulatory scrutiny and potential delays pose significant downside risks. Conversely, the primary regulatory challenge is adverse scrutiny or postponement. Concerns have been reported from the CME CEO regarding Hyperliquid’s lack of Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols and the risks associated with leveraged liquidations [6]. Broader institutional research also underscores the importance of regulated venue access and compliance for digital assets [7]. A CFTC rejection, a delay in approvals, the imposition of restrictive leverage or KYC terms, or a negative enforcement signal could exert downward pressure on HYPE’s price, even without a formal public announcement [6].
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8. How does Hyperliquid's RWA perpetual market share in H2 2026 compare to that of major centralized exchanges, and what are the implications for HYPE's fee-funded buyback program?
| HIP-3 Open Interest (April 2026) | $2.3B, representing about 30% of Hyperliquid OI (end of Q1) [1] |
|---|---|
| Weekly RWA Volume (July 2026) | Exceeded $25B, about 52% of total weekly Hyperliquid volume [1] |
| Cumulative HYPE Buyback/Revenue (Oct 2026) | ~$1.28B-$1.34B [2] |
Direct data comparing Hyperliquid's RWA perpetual market share to major centralized exchanges for H2 2026 is not available. While Binance Research in July 2026 indicated Binance held 74% of the ETF TradFi-perpetual volume, this benchmark is category-specific and does not represent a comprehensive RWA-perpetual market share across all exchanges [3]. Similarly, Hyperliquid was the leading perpetual decentralized exchange (DEX) in Q2 2026, processing approximately $620 billion and capturing 37% of perp-DEX volume; however, this figure is not exclusive to RWA activity and does not reflect its share of the broader RWA-perpetual market against centralized exchanges [4].
Hyperliquid demonstrated substantial growth in RWA trading activity. Despite the lack of direct comparative data, Hyperliquid's RWA activity exhibited significant growth. Open interest for HIP-3 reached $2.3 billion by April 6, 2026, which constituted about 30% of Hyperliquid's total open interest at the close of Q1 [1]. By July 2026, RWAs reportedly surpassed 52% of Hyperliquid's weekly volume, amounting to approximately $25 billion, with single-stock RWAs comprising 61% of this activity [1].
RWA volume supports HYPE's buyback program, but caveats exist. Sustained RWA trading volume on Hyperliquid contributes to fee generation and creates structural demand for HYPE through its fee-funded buyback program [5]. Approximately 99% of eligible perpetual and spot fees, along with about 90% of interest income from USDC reserves via AQAv2, are allocated to the Assistance Fund for HYPE buybacks and subsequent removal [2]. Cumulative buyback and revenue figures were reported to be between $1.28 billion and $1.34 billion by October 2026 [2]. However, this buyback mechanism is highly volume-sensitive and does not guarantee a price floor, as reduced trading volume directly lowers the fee-funded purchases. Additionally, RWA activity might lead to lower net monetization for the protocol due to distributions such as builder fees and maker rebates, which reduce the overall protocol capture [5].
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9. What do key on-chain metrics for the Hyperliquid network, such as active users and TVL, reveal about its growth and fundamental health in Q4 2026?
| Protocol TVL (Oct. 25, 2026) | approximately $8.20B [1] |
|---|---|
| 30-day Protocol Fees | roughly $80.92M [1] |
| 24-hour Perpetual Volume (Oct. 25, 2026) | $7.272B [2] |
Hyperliquid began Q4 2026 with a substantial capital base despite a slight retrenchment. As of October 25, 2026, the protocol's headline Total Value Locked (TVL) stood at approximately $8.20 billion, reflecting an 8.2% decrease over 30 days from a September 24 peak of $9.069 billion [1]. The L1 chain separately reported $2.38 billion in DeFi TVL and $8.722 billion in bridged TVL on that same date [2][1]. Despite this significant capital base, daily inflows for the protocol were negative $4.55 million on October 25, 2026 [1].
User activity varied, yet monetization metrics demonstrated strong network performance. On October 25, 2026, the network registered 13,108 active addresses and 3,029 new addresses [2]. This contrasted with September reporting of approximately 20,600 active addresses, suggesting variability in user engagement and potentially differing metric definitions [3]. Despite this fluctuation, the network maintained robust monetization, generating roughly $80.92 million in protocol fees and $64.47 million in revenue over the prior 30 days, with the L1 displaying 98.65% USDC dominance [1]. Furthermore, Hyperliquid processed $7.272 billion in 24-hour perpetual volume across 328,272 transactions on October 25, 2026, despite a 5.61% week-over-week decline in seven-day perps volume to $51.532 billion [2].
10. What factors explain the wide forecast discrepancies for HYPE's late-October 2026 price between venues like Public.com, Frenzy, and Robinhood?
| Public.com HYPE Forecast ($91-91.9999) | 67% [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Frenzy HYPE Forecast ($89-89.9999) | 65% [2] |
| Robinhood HYPE Forecast ($126 or above) | 99% [3] |
Diverse contract structures and data representations largely explain forecast discrepancies for HYPE's late-October 2026 price across platforms like Public.com, Frenzy, and Robinhood. Comparison errors primarily arise from the fundamental differences in how market outcomes are defined and presented. For instance, Public.com showed a probability of 67% for HYPE being in the $91–91.9999 range and 66% for $89–89.9999 [1][2]. Frenzy, in contrast, displayed 65% for the $89–89.9999 range on its ladder interface, while its summary highlighted 37% for $95–95.9999 [1][2]. Robinhood's crypto page, however, presented threshold contracts, such as "$126 or above" at 99%, which are not directly comparable to the $1-wide price range markets offered by other platforms [3].
Underlying market mechanics and unsynchronized data further contribute to forecast divergence. The reference price used for these range events, CF Benchmarks' HYPEUSD_RTI with a one-minute averaging, can differ from generic exchange or application quotes due to variations in index composition and timing [1][2][4]. Additionally, Frenzy functions as an aggregator that does not execute trades, often displaying very small open interest, sometimes as little as a single contract [2][5][6][7][8]. This limited liquidity can result in stale quotes and effects from bid/ask spreads or last-trade prices [2][5][6][7][8]. Platforms and their respective pages also lacked synchronization; reported volumes varied, and live pages updated at different times using diverse summary algorithms [1][2][4][9][10][11][3]. This lack of synchronization, coupled with multiple nearby contracts having different questions and horizons, made market menus susceptible to misinterpretation [1][2][4][9][10][11][3]. Economically, the discrepancies suggest heterogeneous order flow and liquidity, where each platform's displayed probability reflects recent trades or current quotes specific to that platform or its source market, rather than a unified consensus forecast [1][2][3].
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11. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
A major supply catalyst precedes the event settlement. Tokenomics reports a scheduled Oct. 29 unlock of 14.18 million HYPE, representing about 1.4% of total supply and 2.6% of market capitalization [1]. RootData cited approximately 9.92 million tokens, valued at about $785 million, for an unlock [2]. The discrepancy means the exact amount of the unlock should be verified against official settlement-period data.
The contract settles using the average of the final 60 CF Benchmarks HYPEUSD_RTI observations immediately before 5:00 p.m. EDT on Oct. 30, 2026 [3][4][5]. Current technical context is bearish-to-neutral, with HYPE reported around $75–$78 on Oct. 23–25 [6][7]. Support exists near $75.69/$75, then $70 and $67.64/$65, while resistance is identified around $80–$82, $85, and $90–$98 [6][7]. A daily close above $80 is described as the first improvement signal [6]. Bullish catalysts include sustained Hyperliquid trading fees and Assistance Fund buybacks, approximately $8.2 billion deposited/TVL and $208.07 billion 30-day perpetual volume in cited reports, plus possible institutional accumulation [8][7][9]. Bearish catalysts include continued token unlocks, a 17.1% monthly decline, weak momentum, and centralized-exchange competition in real-world-asset perpetual markets [8][7][9].
The next explicitly dated post-event catalyst is Hyperliquid Strategies' Nov. 5 webcast for the quarter ended Sept. 30 [8][9]. A disclosed HYPE purchase or stronger platform activity could support price, while no purchase or continued trading below $79 would weaken the recovery case [8][9]. The best-supported planning range for the Oct. 30, 2026 5:00 p.m. EDT RTI fix is approximately $70–$95, with a conditional central scenario around $85–$92 [6][8][7][4][10]. Downside follows a failed $75 support and unlock selling, while upside requires reclaiming $80–$85 and overcoming $90–$98 resistance [6][8][7][4][10]. Prediction-market evidence for this period is inconsistent and thin, with quoted probabilities for various one-dollar bands near 65%-67% or 34%-37% [4][10]. These probabilities do not form a coherent distribution due to separate contract structures and potential data staleness [4][10].
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Strike Date: October 30, 2026
- Expiration: November 06, 2026
- Closes: October 30, 2026
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- 5Crypto HYPE Predictions - Robinhoodrobinhood.com
- 6Hyperliquid price prediction: Will HYPE fall to $65 or recover above $80?crypto.news
- 7Hyperliquid Price Forecast: HYPE holds 100-day EMA as RWA share dropsfxstreet.com
- 8Can Hyperliquid (HYPE) Get Back to $90 by the End of 2026? - 24/7 Wall St.247wallst.com
- 9Weekly Unlock Digest: Oct 5-Oct 11, 2026 | HYPE's Team Payout Goes OTCtokenomist.ai
- 10HYPE price range on Oct 30, 2026 at 5pm EDT?… | Frenzy Capitalfrenzycap.com
13. Historical Resolutions
Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series
Outcomes: 0 resolved YES, 20 resolved NO
Recent resolutions:
- KXHYPE-26OCT2508-T37.75: NO (Oct 25, 2026)
- KXHYPE-26OCT2508-T112.2499: NO (Oct 25, 2026)
- KXHYPE-26OCT2508-B99.875: NO (Oct 25, 2026)
- KXHYPE-26OCT2508-B99.625: NO (Oct 25, 2026)
- KXHYPE-26OCT2508-B99.375: NO (Oct 25, 2026)
