Former BitMEX exchange CEO and renowned investor Arthur Hayes has shared a forecast regarding the HYPE token, believing that its value could rise to $150 if the current financial results of the Hyperliquid derivatives platform and stable trading activity of users are maintained.
This is reported by Finway
Main Factors for HYPE’s Growth
In an interview with the Markets Outlook program, Hayes noted that Hyperliquid stands out among decentralized exchanges due to its trading volumes being formed not through incentive programs, but through genuine demand from traders. He highlighted several key factors that support a positive outlook for HYPE:
- The platform’s monthly revenue reaches approximately $1 billion over the last 30 days according to commission data;
- A clear policy regarding the unlocking of tokens for the team;
- High liquidity and low slippage even with large trades in perpetual Bitcoin contracts (from $100,000 to $10 million);
- The implementation of the HIP-3 open listing system, which has opened access to trading not only cryptocurrencies but also oil, stock indices, and other assets.
The increase in trading on Hyperliquid is also explained by external events. The rise in geopolitical tension in the Middle East, particularly between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, has stimulated demand for derivatives as a hedging tool. The increase in gold and oil prices has also led to more active trading of perpetual contracts through DeFi platforms.
“Hayes noted that traders are increasingly using Hyperliquid to access markets that are unavailable through traditional platforms. Retail investors can trade assets such as oil contracts or proxy Nasdaq indices 24/7, using stablecoins and crypto wallets. Meanwhile, the leverage on the platform can reach 10–20x, whereas traditional brokers often limit it to 2–3x.”
However, Hayes also emphasized potential risks for further growth of the token. In particular, he may change his mind if the price-to-earnings multiplier of HYPE significantly increases, competitors lower their fees and reduce Hyperliquid’s market share, or if the team starts actively selling their tokens.
As of March 2026, HYPE is trading at $37, according to TradingView.
Additional Predictions from Arthur Hayes Regarding Cryptocurrencies
Besides HYPE, the investor paid special attention to privacy-focused crypto projects. In particular, he believes that the Zcash token may gain advantages amid increasing scrutiny and analysis of blockchain transactions using artificial intelligence.
Additionally, Hayes reaffirmed his aggressive forecast for Bitcoin, stating that its value could reach $250,000 by the end of 2026, even though previous target figures have not been realized.
Analysts at Delphi Digital also note that Hyperliquid is gradually transforming into a universal exchange for trading various assets.