Hyperion DeFi CEO Claims Altcoin Could Hit Solana’s Market Cap

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token is pitched as multi-asset infrastructure with a buy-and-burn plan targeting supply reduction and a potential move toward Solana’s market cap.

Rich by Coin

2026-02-11

Hyperion DeFi’s chief executive Hungu Jung has pitched a bold forecast for Hyperliquid (HYPE), arguing that the altcoin could reach Solana’s market capitalization. Hyperion is accumulating HYPE tokens in its treasury and positioning the project as more than a crypto exchange. Jung described Hyperliquid as a next-generation financial infrastructure that brings traditional finance to the blockchain, with a diverse product slate spanning commodities, foreign exchange, stocks, and prediction markets under one roof. Appearing on the Coinage channel, he said this breadth sets Hyperliquid apart from rival projects.

On the token’s valuation, Jung highlighted the project’s buy-and-burn mechanism. He argued that by the end of 2025, 97% of revenue would be used to retire 13% of the supply, creating a pronounced supply shock as demand rises. Jung added that lower prices paired with higher transaction fees would draw more HYPE from the market, with mathematics backing the prospect of a tenfold increase. When the host asked, “Is a tenfold increase still on the table?”, Jung replied, “Mathematics confirms it.”