# HYPE jumps 18% to a record high. Here's who's buying.

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Podcast: [Token Metrics Daily Pulse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/token-metrics-daily-pulse-325615)
Published: 2026-05-21T16:07:25+00:00
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HYPE just hit a record above $60. Up 18% today alone. Meanwhile BTC is barely moving. When a DeFi perps token outpaces the market by that margin, something structural is shifting. Today's key developments: • HYPE hit a record above $60, up 18% in 24 hours, as Wall Street demand for Hyperliquid accelerates and ETF inflows outpace Bitcoin's debut pace. • Congress is moving to ban crypto prediction markets on national security grounds, while the CFTC quietly signed a safeguards deal with the NHL the same day. • MoonPay made its fourth acquisition of 2026, buying Decent and launching MoonPay Trade - a new platform targeting banks with access to tokenized assets and DeFi markets. 📰 Read the full Daily Pulse: https://pulse.tokenmetrics.com/p/hype-jumps-18-to-a-record-high-here-s-who-s-buying-may-21-2026?utm_source=spreaker&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=daily_pulse_podcast 🔔 Subscribe for daily crypto market updates! ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research. #crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #dailypulse #tokenmetrics Sign up for the Daily Pulse at tokenmetrics.com

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