Hyperliquid Sees $36.5 Million in Short Liquidations as HYPE Nears Record High

HYPE surged nearly 49% in seven days to around $57.6, while roughly $33.91 million in 24-hour liquidations across Hyperliquid, Binance, and Bybit was led by short positions.

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Summary

Hyperliquid’s native token HYPE rallied nearly 49% over seven days to around $57.6, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum and rising to within cents of its all-time high. The move triggered heavy derivatives-market stress for bearish traders: one report cited $36.5 million in short liquidations as HYPE neared its record price, while another recorded $33.91 million in total liquidations over the past 24 hours, including $31.82 million from short positions. Liquidation activity was mainly concentrated on Hyperliquid, Binance, and Bybit, and the largest single liquidation was $1.8 million.

Terms & Concepts
  • Short liquidation: The forced closure of a bearish leveraged trading position after rising prices erase collateral or breach margin requirements.
  • All-time high: The highest price an asset has reached on record, often used by traders to track momentum and potential resistance levels.
  • Leveraged trading: Trading with borrowed funds to amplify exposure, which increases both potential gains and potential losses.