Whale Bets $6M on HYPE: Is a Breakout Past $40 Approaching?

In the last three days, a major crypto whale has scooped up 170,904 Hyperliquid (HYPE) tokens worth $6 million. Another deposited $3 million of USDC onto HyperLiquid and bought 80,321 HYPE at $37.35. It had accumulated near a main resistance area, signaling that a breakout was likely.

Since April, HYPE has formed an uptrend respecting an ascending trendline and keeping the support of $32 as solid. However, the bulls came in quickly after retesting this level and pushed the price near $38. HYPE was trading at $36.62, down 2.57% at press time.. However, this pullback appears more like consolidation than weakness.

Derivatives Cool Down—But That’s Not Bearish

Despite a bullish price structure, derivatives activity has slightly eased. Daily trading volume dropped by 4.75% to $1.25 billion. Open Interest also fell 2.46% to $1.46 billion. Hence, traders may be reducing risk while awaiting a breakout confirmation. Still, this cooldown doesn’t signal bearish pressure. It shows the market is pausing before its next significant move.

Key Liquidity Zones Could Spark a Squeeze

CoinGlass liquidation data shows dense clusters around $38 and $40. These levels often act like magnets in volatile markets. A move above $38 could trigger short liquidations, adding fuel to a possible rally. Conversely, the downside shows less risk, with weaker liquidation density below $34.

Source: Coinglass

The funding rates are showing the market has a basis.

The OI-Weighted Funding Rate, currently at 0.0094%, suggests a neutral-to-slightly-bullish position of trader sentiment. By providing this stable funding, it prevents wild squeezes and proves a market determined more by spot buying from the whale and less by leverage.

Conclusion: Will we see a Breakout?

Yes. HYPE is likely to breach the $38 level very soon due to the whale’s huge bet, solid spot structure, and bullish liquidation clusters. If there’s a problem, it would arrive quickly with $40. Bulls are still well in charge as long as HYPE stays above $32.

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