BULLISH 📈 : Hyperliquid’s HYPE token rises 8% after HIP-4 launch news

Hyperliquid's HyperCore Update

  • Hyperliquid introduces the "HIP-4" protocol and support for "Outcomes" prediction market contracts in its HyperCore engine.
  • "Outcomes" are fully collateralized contracts that settle within a fixed range, supporting applications like prediction markets and insurance-like products.

Testing Phase for Outcomes

  • The HIP-4 launch is currently in the testing phase on testnet.
  • Full deployment will occur after technical development is completed.

Expansion Beyond Perpetuals

  • Hyperliquid plans to leverage HIP-4 for prediction market services such as Kalshi and Crypto.com on the HyperEVM blockchain once fully implemented.
  • The growing popularity of prediction markets and Hyperliquid’s user growth positions HyperEVM as a hub for high leverage trading.

Market Reaction

  • The HYPE token rose over 8% to $33.68 following the HIP-4 news, stabilizing around $33.00.
  • This activity results in HYPE being up nearly 50% for the week and almost 35% for the month.

HYPE was up more than 8% after news broke, reaching a months-long high | Source: TradingView.