Hyperion DeFi, Inc. (NASDAQ: HYPD) saw its stock rise 23.38% in the latest session, closing at $9.50. The upward momentum followed the company’s announcement that it acquired an additional 108,594 HYPE tokens, increasing total holdings to 1,535,772 HYPE at an average acquisition price of $36.14 per token.
Strategic Deployment into Kinetiq’s iHYPE Pool
The newly acquired tokens are designated for deployment in Kinetiq’s iHYPE pool, a gated smart contract framework designed for institutional investors who meet KYB/AML compliance standards. Access to the iHYPE Liquid Staking Token (LST) offers Hyperion DeFi enhanced capital efficiency while enabling participation in exclusive liquidity opportunities within the Hyperliquid ecosystem.
Following the launch of its co-branded validator, Hyperion DeFi continues close collaboration with Kinetiq to implement the HyperEVM DeFi strategy. As the first publicly listed firm to engage with Kinetiq’s institutional-grade liquid staking platform, the company aims to deliver unique value opportunities to its shareholders.
Unlocking Capital Efficiency Through Liquid Staking
Participation in the iHYPE program is expected to generate passive staking yields while simultaneously enabling tokenized collateral use on the HyperEVM network or through selected offchain execution partners. Additionally, Hyperion DeFi will take part in Kinetiq’s kPoints incentive initiative, ensuring long-term involvement in the ecosystem’s growth trajectory.
This partnership underscores the role of Hyperion DeFi in setting institutional standards for interaction with Hyperliquid. As Kinetiq’s launch partner for iHYPE, the company maintains a leadership position in innovative DeFi engagement.
Strategic Transformation and Shareholder Value Focus
Hyperion DeFi’s strategic participation aligns with Kinetiq’s roadmap, particularly its vision to leverage Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 upgrade for a future Exchange-as-a-Service model. The company’s treasury strategy centers on HYPE tokens, reinforcing its commitment to long-term network growth.
Management will host an investor webinar today to outline the company’s transition from a digital ophthalmic technology business to the first U.S.-listed entity focused on building a strategic treasury anchored in HYPE. A live Q&A session will follow the presentation, providing insights into the firm’s forward-looking initiatives.
