HYPE Token Surges 3.9% as Ripple Prime Expands Hyperliquid Access
HYPE token rebounds to $82 after Ripple Prime's expansion boosts institutional access on Hyperliquid.
HYPE token rebounds to $82 after Ripple Prime's expansion boosts institutional access on Hyperliquid. Hyperliquid (HYPE) is trading at ₹7,528 ($79.16), down 1.1% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Crypto Economy, with live market data added, as of Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:15:02 UTC.
The expansion of institutional access to RWA perpetual swaps on Hyperliquid could drive liquidity and demand for HYPE, impacting its price and market positioning.
- HYPE token price rose 3.9% to $81.27 in 24 hours.
- Ripple Prime enabled access to over 100 RWA perpetual swap markets on Hyperliquid.
- HYPE faces resistance at $83.10, with support at $76.30.
- Hyperliquid's TVL stands at $337.24M, down 1.1% over 7 days.
- Ripple Expands into Traditional Asset Perpetual Futures Market
- Ripple Prime Launches Institutional Swaps for Traditional Asset Perpetuals
- HYPE Token Surges 3.9% as Ripple Prime Expands Hyperliquid Access — this brief
The HYPE token has experienced a notable rebound, rising to $81.27 after previously dipping to $77.59, according to Crypto Economy. This uptick follows Ripple Prime's announcement that it has expanded institutional access to more than 100 RWA perpetual swap markets on 
Hyperliquid, which references contracts listed on Trade.xyz.
The expansion is expected to bolster liquidity and demand for HYPE, as it provides more avenues for institutional investors to engage with real-world asset (RWA) markets. Despite the recent surge, HYPE is still facing resistance near the $83.10 mark, while its support level is around $76.30.
Hyperliquid's Total Value Locked (TVL) currently stands at $337.24M, as per DeFiLlama, marking a 1.1% decrease over the past week. This suggests that while the platform is seeing increased activity in terms of market access, its overall value locked has experienced a slight decline.
In the broader market context, the total crypto market cap is at $2.82T, with the overall market remaining relatively flat. 
Bitcoin has seen a minor 0.18% decrease in the last 24 hours, while the Crypto Fear & Greed Index stands at 63, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment.
The development highlights the growing institutional interest in RWA markets and the role of platforms like Hyperliquid in facilitating such access. Investors will be watching to see if HYPE can break through its resistance level and if the increased market access translates into sustained growth for the token.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Hyperliquid (HYPE) has moved from ₹7,613.72$80.06 to ₹7,528.13$79.16 — -1.12%.
The chart plots HYPE's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 HYPE ≈ ₹8,252.43 (about $79.16), down 2.7% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.6% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 16, 2026.
Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
HYPE Token Surges 3.9% as Ripple Prime Expands Hyperliquid A — questions & answers
What is Ripple Prime's role in the Hyperliquid expansion?
Ripple Prime expanded institutional access to over 100 RWA perpetual swap markets on Hyperliquid.
How has the HYPE token's price moved recently?
HYPE rebounded to $81.27, up 3.9% in 24 hours, after falling to $77.59.
What is Hyperliquid's current TVL?
Hyperliquid's TVL is $337.24M, down 1.1% over the past week.
How much is 1 Hyperliquid worth in rupee today?
About ₹8,252.43 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $79.16. The rupee price moves with both HYPE's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Hyperliquid in rupee page for any amount.
Has Hyperliquid's price moved since this brief was published?
HYPE is down 1.12% since this brief first published — trading at ₹7,528 ($79.16) now versus ₹7,614 ($80.06) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Crypto Economy. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.