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Bitcoin nears $80K amid short liquidations, but Hyperliquid derivatives exchange captures spotlight

Bitcoin has seen a significant price surge, nearing $80,000, driven partly by short position liquidations and positive macro factors like a Treasury Department bond-buyback announcement. However, the decentralized perpetual futures exchange Hyperliquid is capturing considerable market attention and trading volume, with its HYPE token up over 195% this year. Hyperliquid's growing popularity in crypto derivatives trading has reportedly diverted some capital that might have otherwise gone into Bitcoin and other smaller crypto assets, according to analysts. AI

RANK_REASON Significant price movements in major cryptocurrencies and a notable derivatives exchange, with political commentary impacting the market. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Bitcoin nears $80K amid short liquidations, but Hyperliquid derivatives exchange captures spotlight

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Camila Grigera Naón ·

    Bitcoin soars to nearly $80,000—but crypto’s new favorite coin, Hyperliquid, is stealing its thunder

    Bitcoin’s rally to $78,200 coincided with a record run for Hyperliquid as active traders increasingly use the platform to place leveraged bets on crypto prices.