Hyperliquid price soars on buybacks and BLP launch, but bearish patterns flash a warning

  • The Hyperliquid price is up 6.5% as a majority of major coins bleed.
  • The Hyperliquid price rally comes amid token buybacks and BLP rollout.
  • A risky pattern has, however, formed, hinting at a possible pullback.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) price has surged despite a broader market slump, drawing fresh attention to one of the strongest performers of the month.

While most major assets bleed through heavy selling pressure, HYPE has pushed higher on rising demand, aggressive buybacks, and growing activity across the Hyperliquid ecosystem.

But even as the altcoin’s market sentiment turns bullish, technical analysts warn that the rally may not be as secure as it appears.

Buybacks and BLP rollout drive momentum

The Hyperliquid (HYPE) price surge can be attributed first to the rapid progress of Hyperliquid’s Base Liquidity Pool testnet, commonly just referred to as BLP, which launched on Hypercore, the Layer 1 chain powering the exchange.

The BLP rollout signals a major shift in the protocol’s infrastructure as it introduces more efficient liquidity routing and additional yield mechanics.

The testnet has added new energy to the Hyperliquid ecosystem. It positions the platform not only as a fast on-chain exchange but also as a hub for tokenised equities such as Nvidia, Tesla, and SpaceX, which have attracted new users and boosted activity at a time when most platforms are seeing a pullback.

Another crucial force behind the recent HYPE price surge is the exchange’s aggressive buyback program.

Hyperliquid has already executed more than $1.3 billion worth of buybacks, removing over 28 million HYPE tokens from circulation.

The reduction in supply is creating steady upward pressure on the token, especially as long-term holders lock more HYPE into staking contracts.

Staking deposits have risen nearly 60% in a month, easing sell-side pressure and strengthening market confidence.

The tightening supply comes as Hyperliquid expands its role in the global derivatives market.

The exchange now accounts for more than 6% of perpetual futures market share, placing it alongside centralised giants such as Binance, OKX, and Bybit.

This expansion brings higher fees, more buybacks, and stronger fundamentals for HYPE.

Bearish chart signals challenge Hyperliquid’s price rally

Despite the strong fundamentals, technical signals are flashing warnings.

A head-and-shoulders pattern has been forming on the daily chart since June.

The neckline of the pattern sits near $35.5, a level that has repeatedly acted as a key support zone. If the price breaks below that area, HYPE could drop to the next support area just above $30.

Hyperliquid price analysis
Hyperliquid price analysis | Source: TradingView

The risk increases as the 50-day and 200-day moving averages approach a bearish crossover, often referred to as a death cross.

This formation typically signals a shift into a deeper downtrend, especially when it appears during a period of market uncertainty.

Nevertheless, HYPE has held above $40, an encouraging sign that demand remains strong, and a clean move above $46 could invalidate the bearish setup.

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AAVE could dip below $150 despite the Aave App launch

Key takeaways

  • AAVE is down 4% in the last 24 hours and is now trading at $171 per coin.
  • The bearish performance comes despite the launch of the Aave App on the App Store.

Aave launches the Aave App on App Store

Aave, the largest decentralized crypto lending platform, announced on Monday that it is launching its Aave App on Apple’s App Store. The team revealed that the app will allow users to earn up to 6.5% annualized yield, higher than money market funds, leveraging Aave’s infrastructure lending protocol.

Users can also deposit funds from bank accounts, debit cards, or stablecoins. The new app also offers “balance protection” on deposits up to $1 million.

However, this announcement didn’t stop AAVE from being affected by the bearish trend of the broader crypto market. AAVE has lost 4% of its value in the last 24 hours and risks declining further as the market selloff continues.

AAVE could retest the $150 psychological level

The AAVE/USD 4-hour chart is bearish and inefficient as the coin has lost 21% of its value in the last seven days. The technical indicators are also bearish, with the RSI of 38 indicating that AAVE could enter the oversold region if the selloff continues. 

AAVE/USD 4H Chart

The MACD lines are still within the negative territory, suggesting that traders could reduce their risk in the market. If the bearish trend continues, AAVE could retest the $150 support level in the coming hours or days. An extended bearish trend could see AAVE drop below the October 10 low of $133.

However, if the market recovers, AAVE could rally towards the first major resistance level at $183. Overcoming the $200 psychological level would allow AAVE to target the recent $236 monthly high.

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Bitcoin price forecast: BTC eyes $85k support level as selloff continues

Key takeaways

  • BTC slipped below $90k a few hours ago but has rebounded and is now trading above $91k.
  • The leading cryptocurrency could dip towards $85k if the selloff continues.

The cryptocurrency market has continued its bearish performance in November as Bitcoin lost 5% of its value in the last 24 hours and temporarily dropped below the $90k level. It has recovered slightly and is now trading above $91k per coin.

Institutional demand and bearish order flow see BTC underperform

The bearish performance comes as institutional demand continues to decline.  US-listed spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded $254.54 million in outflows on Monday, extending the persistent wave of withdrawals. 

According to SoSoValue, over $1.1 billion was withdrawn from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs over the last seven days. If the outflows continue and intensify, Bitcoin’s price could record further losses in the near term. 

In addition to that, on-chain data for Bitcoin suggests that BTC is yet to find the bottom and could record further losses in the near term. Recent data shows that the Average BTC Deposit Volume has surpassed 0.9 on Tuesday, signaling rising selling pressure. 

Historically, when average deposit volume on Binance increases, Bitcoin faces heavy selling pressure. Furthermore, the Binance Exchange Reserves have exceeded 580,000 BTC. This is a sign of growing sell pressure, with demand currently weak in the market. 

BTC could retest the $85k support level

The BTC/USD 4-H chart is bearish and inefficient as Bitcoin has extremely underperformed over the past few days. The coin faced rejection at the 38.20% Fibonacci retracement level at $106,453 since last Monday and has declined by more than 10% since then. 

BTC/USD 4H Chart

If the bearish correction continues, Bitcoin could decline towards the next psychological support level at $85k. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the 4-hour chart is at 34, reinforcing the strong bearish momentum. The MACD indicator also signals that BTC remains in deeply oversold conditions.

However, if BTC recovers, it could extend the recovery toward the resistance level at $94,253.

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Ripple price forecast: Will XRP reclaim $2.5 soon?

Key takeaways

  • XRP is down 11% in the last seven days and risks dropping below $2.0 soon.
  • The bearish performance comes despite the recent launch of the spot XRP ETF.

XRP continues to underperform

XRP, the native coin of the Ripple ecosystem, faced intense selling pressure at key support levels in recent days, as the broader crypto market continues to underperform. 

The coin has lost 11% of its value over the last seven days. The decline comes amid a backdrop of mixed institutional signals and heightened macro uncertainty. The crypto market remains trapped in a medium-term downtrend, with sentiment currently in the fear zone amid growing volatility for Bitcoin and others. 

XRP’s price failed to react despite Canary Capital’s newly launched U.S. spot XRP ETF (XRPC) registering $58.6 million in first-day volume, surpassing the $17 million analysts had predicted.

Despite the strong start by the ETF, derivatives markets flashed stress signals, with XRP losing the $2.5 key support level. The bearish performance resulted in $28 million worth of XRP long positions being liquidated in the market over the last 48 hours. 

XRP could dip below $2.0 if the current support level fails

The XRP/USD daily chart is bullish and efficient despite XRP’s poor performance in recent weeks. The coin’s price faced rejection from the 50-day EMA at $2.49 last week and has lost 11% of its value since then. It is now trading above $2.27 per coin. 

XRP/USD Daily Chart

If the recovery efforts intensify, XRP could rally towards the next major resistance level and 50-day EMA at $2.55. The RSI on the daily chart is 42, near its neutral level of 50, suggesting fading bearish momentum. The RSI will need to move above the neutral 50 for XRP to record a sustainable recovery. The MACD lines also remain within the bearish region, indicating that the sellers have not given up control of the market. 

However, if XRP continues its bearish correction, it could drop below the $2.0 psychological level and retest the next daily support at $1.96.

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Ether eyes $3,500 if support levels hold; Check forecast

Key takeaways

  • ETH is down 1% in the last 24 hours and is now trading below $3,200.
  • The coin could rally above $3,500 if the daily candle closes above $3,100.

ETH approaches $3,200 as market takes a breather

The cryptocurrency market has been extremely bearish since the start of the month, with Bitcoin losing a key psychological level. Bitcoin dumped to a six-month low of $93k on Sunday, with altcoins also recording massive losses.

Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is trading below $3,200 after retesting the $3k support level during the weekend. The coin has lost 11% of its value in the last seven days, signifying the third consecutive week of losses for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.

Ether’s poor performance aligns with the broader crypto market, with liquidity tightening measures by the Federal Reserve affecting risk-based assets. However, analysts are confident that the crypto market will turn things around in the near term.

Derek Lim, research lead at Caladan, told The Block that,

In my opinion, the primary market driver remains liquidity. Liquidity is (and will be) temporarily tight as the U.S. government shutdown has kept the treasury general account elevated.

Ether’s performance over the next few days will likely depend on whether it continues to defend the $3k psychological and support level. 

Ethereum could recover if the $3k support level holds

The ETH/USD daily chart is bearish and efficient as Ether has underperformed over the last seven days. The coin faced rejection at the previous broken trendline around $3,592 last week and has lost 12% of its value since then. At press time, ETH is trading at $3,192 per coin. 

ETH/USD Daily Chart

If the support level at $3,017 holds, Ether could continue its recovery and rally towards the key resistance level at $3,592. Similar to Bitcoin, Ether’s RSI is rebounding from oversold territory, indicating a fading bearish momentum. 

On the flip side, if Ether’s daily candle closes below $3,017, it could record further bearish performance and decline toward the next key support at $2,749.

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