Crypto Markets Stabilize: Bitcoin and Ether Edge Higher as HyperLiquid’s HYPE Surges
After a period of market turbulence, crypto prices found support on Thursday, with Bitcoin and Ether posting modest gains while HyperLiquid’s token HYPE led the pack.
Bitcoin (BTC) rose 1.6% to $109,983, and Ether (ETH) gained 1.1% to $3,880. Other major tokens, including BNB and Solana (SOL), recorded even stronger upside moves, reflecting growing market stability.
HyperLiquid’s HYPE surged 12% to $39.13 after the firm announced plans to raise $1 billion to buy back the token, capturing investor attention and driving the largest move of the day.
Market derivatives also indicate a calmer environment, with funding rates hovering near zero, highlighting a pause in the heightened volatility seen over the past few weeks.
Overall, Thursday’s trading suggests crypto markets are beginning to consolidate, with support levels emerging and investor sentiment cautiously improving.
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