HyperLiquid team moves 2.6 mln HYPE – Panic buying or strategic play?

The HyperLiquid team has drawn fresh attention after unstaking about 2.6 million HYPE worth $89.2 million.

Shortly after, the team redistributed the amount across several wallets, although staking still holds the largest share at $37.4 million.

Another $30.9 million remains parked in reserves, hinting that the move may not be as abrupt as it first appeared.

Also, 609,108 Hyperliquid [HYPE] about $20.9M was sent to Flowdesk. The team also sold 1,200 HYPE for $41,193.45 USDC. The sale raises the question — is the team’s move is strategic or panic?

A closer look at the fund redistribution

The decision to unstake such a sizable amount immediately sparked speculation across the market. Some traders initially viewed it as a potential sign of panic, especially as large unstake events often precede sell-offs.

However, the diversified allocation and token-whale activity paint a different picture.

The Hyperliquid team’s decision to retain staking as the dominant share and maintain a substantial reserve suggests a shift toward flexible liquidity rather than an exit strategy.

Hyperliquid whales accumulate as HYPE steadies

At the same time, HYPE whales have been steadily accumulating more tokens at the current price. This accumulation trend offers a counterbalance to concerns of a team-driven downturn.

In most cases, when large holders continue to add positions rather than reduce exposure, it often reflects confidence in the asset’s medium-term outlook.

Source: CryptoQuant

Can whales beat the bears?

On the daily chart, the token prices are dipping after filling an imbalance at around $35. The dip in HYPE price coincides with the token’s Stochastic RSI, which is just bouncing from an overbought region.

The token was trading at $34 at the time of writing. The prices need to break past the imbalance zone for the anticipated rally back to $40. Most long-term holders are targeting the psychological level as the next target.

Source: TradingView

The $1.2 million liquidity cluster at $43 price levels affirms the psychological zone as a key target, as investors could accumulate more orders to hunt the liquidity at $43.

Source: CoinGlass

The market reaction also reveals that traders are monitoring the team’s reserves as a signal of responsibility rather than instability.

Since a significant portion remains staked, and another sits untouched in the reserve wallet, the team appears to be managing liquidity without creating excessive sell pressure.

Panic or strategy?

The token indicators are sending mixed signals. Hyperliquid’s on-chain metrics hint at a long-term bullish move, while the technical indicators spark cautionary signals.

But as it stands, the Hyperliquid move leans more toward a strategic liquidity adjustment than any sign of panic.

If the Hyperliquid team deploys the unlocked tokens toward liquidity support or ecosystem growth, the current shift may eventually strengthen overall market stability for HYPE.

Final Thoughts

• HyperLiquid’s strategic unstaking adds fresh liquidity to the market, even as whales quietly accumulate at the current trading price.
• The token’s on-chain activity shows no panic—only growing confidence from large holders.