Hyperliquid in the US? Trump Sends HYPE Up 11%
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token rose 11% following comments or developments involving former US President Donald Trump, according to Cointribune. The headline suggests market speculation around Hyperliquid’s potential US presence, though the…
Cointribune
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Aug 20, 2026 at 1:56 AM UTC · 5 Min. Lesezeit
Key Signal
11% HYPE post-statement jump
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Kernpunkte
- HYPE gained 11%, according to the Cointribune headline.
- Trump-related developments were cited as the apparent catalyst for the move.
- The available information does not confirm any specific US launch, regulatory approval, or partnership for Hyperliquid.
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Who would have believed it! A word from Donald Trump, spoken in front of the leaders of Coinbase, Ripple, and Robinhood, was enough to move the crypto market. The American president states that the CFTC is currently working on a legal entry path for Hyperliquid. It is the main decentralized perpetual contracts platform. Certainly, no regulatory authorization has yet been granted. Nevertheless, the market’s reaction was immediate: the HYPE token jumped 11%.
In brief
- Donald Trump says CFTC Chair Mike Selig is working to bring Hyperliquid into the United States in a “compliant and legal” manner.
- The HYPE token moved higher, with sources reporting different figures: 11% according to CoinDesk and 6% over 24 hours according to BeInCrypto.
- No formal approval has been announced. The CFTC is expected to provide further details at its August 20 meeting.
Trump Places the Crypto Platform Hyperliquid at the Center of the CFTC’s Agenda
The announcement dates to Wednesday, August 19, during an event organized at the White House with leaders of the crypto and technology sector. Trump stated:
I understand that Mike Selig is also working to bring Hyperliquid into the United States in a fully compliant and legal way, he is working very hard on this matter.
Market Context
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24H High
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