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HYPE-linked exchange-traded funds returned to positive flows on June 8, reversing the category's first weekly outflow since launch.
HYPE ETFs recorded $2.47 million in net inflows on June 8, reversing their first weekly outflow as institutional demand for the Hyperliquid token rekindled. The category had posted its first net redemption the prior week after a sustained run of positive flows.
"The return to positive flows suggests investors continue to see value in emerging blockchain ecosystems and decentralized finance infrastructure," F. Bustos, analyst at Crypto Economy, said.
Bitwise's BHYP contributed $1.79 million of the inflows, while Grayscale's HYPG added about $675,000. Total HYPE ETF net assets stood at $177.83 million, with trading volume reaching $31.91 million during the session, according to SoSoValue data. The category remains small relative to bitcoin and ether products but has shown steady investor engagement since launch.
The reversal comes as Hyperliquid faces growing competitive pressure from regulated US venues. The CFTC recently approved Kalshi for Bitcoin perpetual futures, opening the door for Coinbase and Kraken to offer similar products — a direct challenge to Hyperliquid's offshore model. The UK Financial Conduct Authority added Hyperliquid and the Hyper Foundation to its unauthorized firms warning list on May 21, flagging them for potentially offering financial services to British consumers without authorization.
Citrini Research calls HYPE a buy
Citrini Research, the firm that helped trigger a Wall Street selloff in February with its "2028 Global Intelligence Crisis" publication, named HYPE a "compelling" investment in a recent report. The firm cited Hyperliquid's buyback structure as the core of its thesis: the exchange has generated about $1.06 billion in annualized fees, with more than 90% funneled into a buyback fund that has purchased over $2 billion of HYPE since January 2025.
Citrini said HYPE stands apart from much of the crypto market because it is backed by real platform activity, and that Hyperliquid repurchases have accounted for nearly half of all token buyback activity across crypto this year by some measures. The firm cited Hyperliquid's wide runway and significant market share left to capture.
The bull case rests on Hyperliquid's structural advantages — composability, 24/7 real-world asset coverage, and SpaceX pre-IPO contracts that no regulated US venue can currently match. The bear case: if derivatives volume migrates onshore, the fee engine that powers the buyback slows. The next few months will test which scenario plays out.
ETF flows split across crypto categories
The broader crypto ETF market showed a sharp divide on June 8. Ether ETFs led with $82.37 million in net inflows across seven issuers, led by Fidelity's FETH at $28.57 million and BlackRock's ETHB at $26.90 million. Bitcoin ETFs finished with $91.37 million in net outflows, driven by a $232.92 million redemption from BlackRock's IBIT that erased gains at ARKB, FBTC, BITB and MSBT.
Solana ETFs posted a modest $471,650 net outflow, while XRP ETFs recorded no trading activity. HYPE was the only altcoin ETF category to post positive flows on the day.
HYPE traded at $61.90, roughly flat on the day, as of 14:30 UTC.
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