HYPE price on May 7, 2026 at 5pm EDT?
Short Answer
The model assigns meaningfully higher odds (99.6%) than the market (0.0%) for HYPE price to be $24 or above on May 7, 2026 at 5pm EDT, driven by the token's demonstrated strong ability to absorb a significant unlock on that date.
1. Executive Verdict
- A 9.92M HYPE token unlock is scheduled for May 6, 2026.
- The market demonstrated strong ability to absorb significant token movement.
- Hyperliquid's substantial theoretical unlocks historically yield minimal market impact.
- Hyperliquid launched HIP-4, introducing zero-fee prediction markets.
- HYPE market sentiment for early May 2026 appears notably mixed.
- The HYPE coin has surged 105-115% in recent monthly gains.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| $26 or above | 99.0% | 99.6% | Research does not highlight strong supporting evidence. |
| $43 or above | 99.0% | 99.2% | Research does not highlight strong supporting evidence. |
| $42 or above | 1.0% | 99.2% | Research does not highlight strong supporting evidence. |
| $24 or above | 0.0% | 99.6% | Research does not highlight strong supporting evidence. |
| $25 or above | 0.0% | 99.6% | Research does not highlight strong supporting evidence. |
Current Context
HYPE is currently trading around $40, encountering resistance near $43-44. HYPE is currently valued at approximately $40 USD, fluctuating within a range of $37 to $43, according to live data [^][^][^]. The asset is currently testing resistance levels between $43 and $44 [^][^]. It holds a market capitalization of approximately $10 billion, ranking it #10 overall, with a circulating supply of 255 million HYPE [^]. The launch of HIP-4 on May 6, 2026, also introduced new prediction markets [^][^]. This coincides with a 9.92 million HYPE unlock on May 6, 2026, estimated to be worth approximately $433 million [^].
Various predictions suggest a short-term bearish outlook for HYPE's price. One prediction forecasts the price at $35.35 for May 7 [^], while others suggest a short-term bearish movement down to $33 [^]. A longer-term outlook by Arthur Hayes projects a price of $150 by August 2026 [^]. Prediction markets on platforms such as Polymarket, Kalshi, and Coinbase are actively trading HYPE price ranges, including hourly and daily up/down scenarios [^][^][^].
2. Market Behavior & Price Dynamics
Historical Price (Probability)
Outcome probability
Date
This prediction market's price chart shows a completely static and sideways trend. The probability for a "YES" outcome has remained unchanged at 99.0% across all recorded data points, from its start on May 6, 2026, through the most recent data. There have been no price spikes, drops, or any movements whatsoever. This lack of price action is directly attributable to the market's trading volume.
The total volume traded in this market is zero contracts. This indicates a complete absence of trading activity since the market's creation. Because no trades have occurred, the price has not been influenced by buying or selling pressure, remaining at its initial set point. The lack of volume suggests there is currently no active participation from traders, and therefore, no discernible market conviction can be analyzed from the chart's history.
Due to the zero-volume environment, no support or resistance levels have been established. The 99.0% price level is simply the market's starting point, not a level tested or confirmed by trading. However, this high initial probability implies a strong a priori sentiment that the "YES" outcome is almost certain. The market's ticker suggests it may resolve based on whether HYPE's price is above a certain threshold. Given that the provided context states HYPE is currently trading around $40, a threshold well below this would make a "YES" resolution highly likely, explaining the 99.0% starting price. The absence of trading may suggest that potential participants agree with this high probability and see little room for profitable trades.
3. Significant Price Movements
Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.
📈 May 07, 2026: 9.0pp spike
Price increased from 3.0% to 12.0%
Outcome: $28 or above
What happened: The prediction market's 9.0 percentage point spike on May 7, 2026, likely stemmed from the market's demonstrated ability to absorb significant supply at a strong price point. On that date, HyperLabs deposited 400,000 HYPE, valued at approximately $17.3 million, to centralized exchanges after unstaking, with an implied average price around $43.45 [^][^]. This absorption of a large token supply well above the $28 threshold likely reinforced market confidence that HYPE would maintain its value, driving up the probability of the "$28 or above" outcome. No specific social media activity or posts causing this movement were identified in the provided research. Social media was irrelevant to this movement based on the available information.
4. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This market resolves to Yes if the simple average of the 60 seconds of CF Benchmarks' U_HYPEUSD_RTI before 5 PM EDT on May 7, 2026, is above $41.9999; otherwise, it resolves to No. The market opened on May 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT and will close at the 5:00 PM EDT resolution time on May 7, 2026, with projected payouts shortly thereafter. Insider trading is prohibited for persons employed by Source Agencies or those with material, non-public information.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| $26 or above | $1.00 | $0.01 | 99% |
| $43 or above | $1.00 | $0.99 | 99% |
| $42 or above | $0.99 | $0.92 | 1% |
| $24 or above | $1.00 | $0.01 | 0% |
| $25 or above | $1.00 | $0.01 | 0% |
| $27 or above | $1.00 | $0.01 | 0% |
| $28 or above | $1.00 | $0.88 | 0% |
| $29 or above | $1.00 | $0.88 | 0% |
| $30 or above | $1.00 | $0.88 | 0% |
| $31 or above | $1.00 | $0.88 | 0% |
| $32 or above | $1.00 | $0.88 | 0% |
| $33 or above | $1.00 | $0.87 | 0% |
| $34 or above | $1.00 | $0.88 | 0% |
| $35 or above | $1.00 | $0.88 | 0% |
| $36 or above | $1.00 | $0.88 | 0% |
| $37 or above | $1.00 | $0.89 | 0% |
| $38 or above | $1.00 | $0.89 | 0% |
| $39 or above | $1.00 | $0.89 | 0% |
| $40 or above | $1.00 | $0.89 | 0% |
| $41 or above | $1.00 | $0.85 | 0% |
| $44 or above | $0.90 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $45 or above | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $46 or above | $0.82 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $47 or above | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $48 or above | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $49 or above | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $50 or above | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $51 or above | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $52 or above | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $53 or above | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $54 or above | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $55 or above | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $56 or above | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $57 or above | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $58 or above | $0.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $59 or above | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $60 or above | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $61 or above | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $62 or above | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
| $63 or above | $0.01 | $1.00 | 0% |
Market Discussion
As of May 7, 2026, HYPE is trading around $40.40-$42.87 USD, having seen a recent high near $44 on May 6 [^][^][^][^]. While some predict HYPE could reach $50 short-term and $90-$100 in 2026, driven by soaring volumes and Total Value Locked (TVL) [^][^][^][^], sentiment is mixed due to HyperLabs unstaking $18M worth of HYPE on May 7, 2026, and a reported revenue decline [^][^][^].
5. How might the scheduled 9.92M HYPE token unlock on May 6, 2026, impact selling pressure ahead of the market's resolution on May 7?
| Scheduled Unlock Amount | 9.92M HYPE on May 6, 2026 [^][^][^] |
|---|---|
| Prediction Market Resolution Date | May 7, 2026 [^][^] |
| Historical Claim Rate | 0.85% of unlocked supply [^][^][^] |
A significant HYPE token unlock poses potential market pressure. On May 6, 2026, 9.92 million HYPE tokens from Core Contributors are scheduled to unlock, representing an approximate value of $408 million. This event is critical as it precedes the prediction market's resolution on HYPE price by just one day, set for 5 PM EDT on May 7, 2026, making it highly relevant to the market's outcome [^][^][^][^][^]. The timing of this substantial unlock further contributes to existing market caution surrounding the HYPE price, especially ahead of the unlock and the HIP-4 launch [^][^][^].
Historical data suggests limited actual selling pressure from claims. Despite the substantial projected unlock amount, historical claim rates have been considerably lower than the total unlocked supply, with a cumulative claim rate of approximately 0.85% of the unlocked supply [^][^][^]. For example, claims in April 2026 were around 330,000 HYPE, and in March, approximately 173,000 HYPE [^][^][^]. For the upcoming May 6, 2026, unlock, current estimates anticipate claims of only about 422,000 HYPE, valued at roughly $17 million, which represents 0.18% of the circulating supply [^][^]. These consistently low historical claim rates indicate that while the large potential unlock figure might generate market caution, the actual selling pressure from tokens claimed is likely to be limited [^][^][^][^][^].
6. How does Hyperliquid's planned May 2026 token unlock compare to Aptos's historical unlocks in terms of relative supply increase and subsequent price performance?
| Hyperliquid May 2026 Unlock Cliff | $416 million (4.16% of adjusted released supply) [^] |
|---|---|
| Hyperliquid Core Contributor Claim Rate | 0.3-3% of monthly projected ~9.92 million HYPE [^][^][^] |
| Aptos Historical Monthly Unlock | Approximately 17 million APT (0.8% of total supply) [^][^] |
Hyperliquid's substantial theoretical unlocks historically yield minimal market impact. The planned May 2026 token unlock involves a cliff of $416 million, which represents 4.16% of the adjusted released supply in weekly unlocks [^]. However, despite the significant listed amount, historical data indicates that actual claims by HYPE Core Contributors have consistently been a small fraction, specifically 0.3-3% of the monthly projected ~9.92 million HYPE [^][^][^]. For instance, the April 2026 unlock, theoretically valued at $375 million, resulted in minimal actual claims, with 85% of claimed tokens being restaked and no observed price disruption [^].
Aptos's historical token unlocks show varied price responses. In comparison, Aptos has historically experienced monthly unlocks of approximately 17 million APT, constituting 0.8% of its total supply [^][^]. The price performance following these Aptos unlocks has been inconsistent. Examples include a +3.6% increase post-unlock in April 2026 [^], a -7.8% decrease in a prior May [^], and observed sell pressure from an August 2025 $54 million unlock [^]. This pattern of varied market reactions contrasts with Hyperliquid's documented minimal disruption from its theoretically large unlocks.
7. What growth in Total Value Locked (TVL) and daily active users would the Hyperliquid network need to sustain a top-10 market cap ranking through the May 2026 supply increase?
| Required TVL for Top-10 Rank | $15B (2-3x growth) [^][^] |
|---|---|
| Required DAU for Top-10 Rank | 2-3M (2x increase) [^][^] |
| Current Market Cap and Rank | $9.5-10.9B, placing at #10-12 [^][^] |
Hyperliquid needs substantial growth to sustain its top-10 market cap rank. To maintain a top-10 market capitalization ranking through the May 2026 supply increase, the Hyperliquid network must achieve significant expansion. This includes growing its Total Value Locked (TVL) by 2-3 times to reach $15 billion, and increasing its daily active users (DAU) by 2 times, targeting 2-3 million users [^][^]. This level of growth is essential to provide the necessary revenue justification for sustaining such a high market position. Following the supply increase, Hyperliquid's market capitalization would need to reach $20 billion to secure a top-10 position [^][^].
Hyperliquid currently sits on the cusp of the top-10 market capitalization. The network's current Total Value Locked (TVL) is approximately $4.9-5 billion, with a peak of $6 billion observed in 2025 [^][^]. Daily active users are estimated to be between 0.5-1 million. This user base saw considerable growth in 2025, expanding from 300,000 to 1.4 million by year-end [^][^]. Hyperliquid's current market capitalization ranges from $9.5-10.9 billion, placing it between #10 and #12, while the threshold for a top-10 ranking is typically around $9-10 billion [^][^][^].
8. Which public on-chain analytics tools can effectively track the flow of the 9.92M HYPE tokens unlocked on May 6, 2026, to centralized exchange wallets?
| Centralized exchange tracking tools | Arkham, Nansen, CoinGlass [^][^] |
|---|---|
| Token unlock and vesting trackers | Tokenomist.ai/hyperliquid [^][^][^][^] |
| Hyperliquid explorers | HyperEVMScan.io, Hyperscanner.app, Hypurrscan.io [^][^][^][^] |
Public on-chain analytics can effectively track 9.92M HYPE tokens. The 9.92 million HYPE tokens, scheduled to unlock on May 6, 2026, can be effectively monitored for their movement into centralized exchange (CEX) wallets using various public on-chain analytics platforms. Tools like Arkham, Nansen, and CoinGlass are particularly noted for their ability to identify CEX wallets and track Hyperliquid token flows, as indicated by comparative analyses [^][^].
Specialized platforms offer detailed insights into HYPE token activity. For more granular tracking of HYPE token unlocks, committed claims, on-chain completions, vesting addresses, and claimant activities, Tokenomist.ai/hyperliquid provides extensive data [^][^][^][^]. Additionally, dedicated Hyperliquid explorers such as HyperEVMScan.io, Hyperscanner.app, and Hypurrscan.io are available to facilitate the monitoring of HYPE and WHYPE transfers [^][^][^][^].
Supplementary platforms and dashboards enhance overall HYPE token oversight. Further enhancing the tracking capabilities, platforms like Dune.com offer specific Hyperliquid and HyperEVM dashboards, while Glassnode studio provides HYPE overview dashboards [^][^][^]. When combined with the strong CEX tracking features of tools like Arkham, Nansen, and CoinGlass, these resources collectively ensure comprehensive oversight of HYPE token movements from their initial unlock event to their eventual destinations in centralized exchange wallets [^][^].
9. What does trading volume and open interest on HYPE derivatives across platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket indicate about market sentiment for early May 2026?
| Hyperliquid HYPE Derivatives Open Interest | $8.3 billion [^] |
|---|---|
| Total Prediction Market Open Interest (May 1, 2026) | $1.11 billion [^] |
| Kalshi HYPE Price Forecast (May 2026) | $52 [^][^] |
HYPE market sentiment for early May 2026 is notably mixed. Polymarket's HYPE up/down markets indicate a neutral short-term outlook, with probabilities hovering between 50% and 53% [^][^][^]. In contrast, Kalshi traders project a more bullish sentiment, forecasting that HYPE could reach $52 this month, despite its price being approximately $40 in early May 2026 [^][^].
Derivatives platforms exhibit substantial open interest and trading volumes for HYPE. On May 1, 2026, prediction markets recorded a total open interest of $1.11 billion. Kalshi contributed a significant portion with $630.7 million, while Polymarket accounted for $449.9 million [^]. For the preceding month of April 2026, Kalshi's taker volume reached $5.42 billion, outperforming Polymarket's $1.99 billion [^][^].
Hyperliquid data highlights an even larger scale of market activity for HYPE derivatives. In early May 2026, Hyperliquid reported an open interest of $8.3 billion, demonstrating considerable participation. Furthermore, its 30-day trading volume stood at an impressive $172 billion, indicating robust and active trading on the platform [^].
10. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
Hyperliquid launched HIP-4, introducing zero-fee prediction markets on May 2, 2026 [^] [^] . This development occurred amidst a recent surge for the HYPE coin, which posted 105-115% monthly gains to $43 [^][^]. On May 6, the platform recorded $5.27B in daily volume and $8.3B in open interest [^][^]. Polymarket currently features bets on HYPE's May highs, with resolution set for June 1 [^].
A significant token unlock on May 6 involved approximately $433M, or 9.92M HYPE tokens [^] . Subsequently, HyperLabs moved $18M to exchanges on May 7 [^]. The price of HYPE was around $42.76 on May 7 early AM [^]. Analysts project short-term bull targets for HYPE between $50 and $100, with some anticipating a rise to $150 by August [^][^].
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Strike Date: May 07, 2026
- Expiration: May 14, 2026
- Closes: May 07, 2026
11. Decision-Flipping Events
- Trigger: Hyperliquid launched HIP-4, introducing zero-fee prediction markets on May 2, 2026 [^] [^] .
- Trigger: This development occurred amidst a recent surge for the HYPE coin, which posted 105-115% monthly gains to $43 [^] [^] .
- Trigger: On May 6, the platform recorded $5.27B in daily volume and $8.3B in open interest [^] [^] .
- Trigger: Polymarket currently features bets on HYPE's May highs, with resolution set for June 1 [^] .
13. Historical Resolutions
Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series
Outcomes: 4 resolved YES, 16 resolved NO
Recent resolutions:
- KXHYPED-26MAY0710-T9.9999: YES (May 07, 2026)
- KXHYPED-26MAY0710-T8.9999: YES (May 07, 2026)
- KXHYPED-26MAY0710-T80.9999: NO (May 07, 2026)
- KXHYPED-26MAY0710-T79.9999: NO (May 07, 2026)
- KXHYPED-26MAY0710-T7.9999: YES (May 07, 2026)
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