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Decoding Hyperliquid’s 38% weekly surge: Can HYPE sustain it?

HYPE shows massive TVL surge and market share gains as well.

Hyperliquid surges 38% in a week: What’s Behind the Massive Growth?
  • HYPE surges 38% as Hyperliquid hits ATHs in TVL and market share, led by EVM growth
  • With just 100K holders, Hyperliquid’s rise reflects strong user retention and real CEX-to-DEX migration

Hyperliquid [HYPE] is gaining serious traction, jumping 38% over the past week as Hyperliquid hits fresh all-time highs in both market share and TVL.

Source: CoinMarketCap

With Hyperliquid EVM now the fastest-growing in the space and just 100k holders fueling the momentum, HYPE is quickly positioning itself as one of the standout trades of the current cycle.

TVL climbs past half a billion

Hyperliquid’s TVL surged to $536 million recently, marking a historic high. From near zero in Q4 2024, the protocol has witnessed a parabolic rise in just six months, cementing its place among the top perpetual DEXs.

Hyperliquid
Source: DeFiLlama

Following a brief slowdown in March, early April witnessed a fresh wave of capital inflows, driving Total Value Locked (TVL) beyond the $500 million milestone.

This growth stands in stark contrast to the stagnant TVL trends observed in legacy decentralized exchanges (DEXs) such as dYdX and GMX.

The surge highlights an increasing user preference for Hyperliquid’s superior speed, intuitive user interface, and innovative EVM expansion.

Market share gains

In just six months, Hyperliquid has captured 3.8% of the aggregate perpetuals market share, carving out a notable presence alongside major centralized exchanges.

According to the data, key inflection points occurred during the December-January rally, followed by another surge in March-April 2025, both coinciding with increased user activity and trading volume.

hyperliquid
Source: Hypeflows

This growth is not a temporary surge but rather a reflection of consistent, organic momentum, indicating strong user retention and product reliability.

While many decentralized exchanges (DEXs) experience brief spikes in trading volume, Hyperliquid has demonstrated steady month-over-month market share expansion.

This highlights its increasing appeal as a sustainable alternative to traditional centralized exchanges (CEXs) within the perpetual trading landscape.

The engines behind Hyperliquid’s ascent

Hyperliquid’s rise places it alongside Binance. It is now firmly among major players like Bybit and OKX. This highlights a significant shift, as users migrate from centralized exchanges to a decentralized and more efficient alternative.

One major factor behind this growth is its exceptionally fast EVM expansion. It is recognized as the fastest-growing EVM in the market.

Another key strength is its dedicated base of only 100K holders. Their strong loyalty and minimal dilution create a robust foundation. This foundation supports sustainable and organic growth, which is rare among protocols.

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Samyukhtha L KM

Journalist

Samyukhtha L KM is a financial journalist and market analyst at AMBCrypto. She covers key market moves, blockchain adoption, and socially-driven crypto trends. She also enjoys providing fresh takes through commentaries on emerging narratives.

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