Quick Facts:
1️⃣ An OG whale rattled the market after offloading over $393M in $BTC and opening a massive $419M short on Hyperliquid.
2️⃣ But institutional demand still remains strong. Strategy’s $80B Bitcoin treasury now ranks #5 among all US corporate treasuries, surpassing giants like NVIDIA, Apple, and Meta.
3️⃣After $BTC’s $126K ATH, a crypto analyst views a pullback to $108K–$118K as strong support before the crypto leader potentially breaks $150K this year.
4️⃣ As $BTC’s demand possibly accelerates, the Bitcoin Hyper Layer 2 prepares to make the Bitcoin network faster, cheaper, and DeFi-friendly.
Despite $BTC taking a downturn at approximately $121K, not helped by a large-scale whale selling $363M+ worth of $BTC, it’s not all doom and gloom for the #1 cryptocurrency.
Although a short-term correction seems possible, momentum stays robust. And it’s all thanks to institutions still heavily investing in $BTC, driving its recent $126K ATH.
Analysts still foresee a target of at least $150K by this year’s end. Suppose that plays out, Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) could be launching at the perfect moment.
Anticipated to go live before the 2026 kickoff, the Bitcoin Hyper Layer-2 (L2) network is expected to help the Bitcoin network scale seamlessly, regardless of increased network congestion.
It’s no surprise, then, that its native token – $HYPER – is steadily approaching the $23M mark on presale.
OG Whale Spooks Market With $419M $BTC Short
Not helping $BTC’s current short-term stance is a recent bearish move by an ‘OG’ crypto whale.
After selling $3K $BTC (worth $363.87M) earlier this week, the trader deposited $80M in $USDC into Hyperliquid to open a 6x leveraged short position at 3,477 $BTC (valued at $419M).
The liquidation price is set at $140,660, so the position will automatically close if $BTC drops below that level.
Also not helping matters, the big-time investor transferred an additional $50M $USDC to Binance, signaling plans for more trades or liquidity management.
Such a large short bet indicates that the trader expects $BTC’s price to plummet soon, which contrasts with bullish sentiment. However, the bigger concern is whether these moves will undermine investor confidence and cause more large investors to follow suit.
But there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
Strategy Joins Top 5 US Treasuries With $80B $BTC
Helping $BTC’s long-term strength, Strategy’s $80B Bitcoin treasury now ranks #5 among all US corporate treasuries.
The company suggests it’s on track to ‘closing in on the #2 spot among all US corporate treasuries,’ highlighting it has high hopes for $BTC’s future trajectory.
Considering that Strategy already surpasses some of the largest corporate treasuries (even NVIDIA, Apple, and Meta), such data reflects how far $BTC has come as a serious corporate reserve asset.
This is especially true when taking into account that $BTC broke its $126K ATH on October 6, 2025, up by over 99% year-to-date.
And per crypto analysts, the crypto king is destined for even rosier pursuits.
Analysts Predict $BTC Breaking $150K This Year
Following $BTC breaking new ATHs, CrediBULL Crypto stated on X that the ‘next leg to $150K has begun.’
Interestingly, they view a pullback to $108K–$118K as a strong support rather than a concern, noting that traders often buy back in at these levels.
Crypto trader and miner Nick Hellmann also expects $BTC to retest support before surging to $150K and possibly reach $244K this cycle.
If $BTC breaks these levels, Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) could be launching into one of the most bullish market environments in $BTC’s history.
Its L2 solution could be precisely what it needs to boost scalability and adoption.
Bitcoin Hyper to Scale Bitcoin Amid Peak Demand
Bitcoin Hyper aims to address some of the Bitcoin network’s most significant challenges, beginning with speed and cheaper fees.
Currently, Bitcoin can only facilitate 5.48 transactions per second (tps), which is a significant 99.33% lower than Solana’s 825.9 tps.
In fact, the network has only ever managed to facilitate 7 tps at max, whereas Solana has achieved a commendable 65K tps.
Bitcoin Hyper aims to fix this. By leveraging the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), the L2 strives to bring Solana-level throughput to Bitcoin. In turn, the network should be able to achieve thousands of tps without steep costs.
When a chain can only handle a limited number of tps, users compete to get theirs processed, which can significantly drive up costs. However, by processing more transactions simultaneously, Hyper aims to reduce congestion and minimize the amount needed to be spent.
Given that the average $BTC transaction fee is currently $1.258, while Solana’s is just $0.0027, Bitcoin Hyper would help make the Bitcoin network much more cost-efficient for everyday use.
Furthermore, by utilizing a Canonical Bridge, $BTC will be able to seamlessly integrate into the Hyper ecosystem.
In turn, you’ll be able to access new opportunities not previously available on Bitcoin – DeFi, dApps, NFT marketplaces, and even the best meme coins.
The L2’s ultimate aim? To make Bitcoin more valuable and versatile than ever before.
Join $HYPER for 51% Staking APY & Possible 2,367% ROI
Buying $HYPER, however, is when the magic really happens. Its presale success, which has already raised a sizable $22.9M+, is directly tied to the L2’s growth.
The reason is that a substantial 30% of the total token supply is allocated for ongoing development and network expansion.
An additional 20% of $HYPER is earmarked for marketing, ensuring the L2 continues to attract strong visibility and new users.
In addition to boosting the L2’s evolution and popularity, $HYPER grants several benefits to token holders, including lower gas fees, governance rights, and the ability to earn a 51% APY via staking.
Since the staking rate will gradually decrease as participation grows, now’s a prime time to buy and stake $HYPER at just $0.012975 per token.
What’s more, the presale price is set to increase tomorrow and possibly hit $0.32 this year (as per our Bitcoin Hyper price prediction). So, if you get involved today, you’ll be securing $HYPER at its current lowest rate.
If our prediction comes to fruition, you’ll also achieve an ROI of 2,367%.
Join $HYPER before tomorrow’s price rise.
Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Always do your own due diligence and never spend more than you’d be sad to lose.
Authored by Leah Waters, Bitcoinist — https://bitcoinist.com/bitcoin-layer-2-nears-23m-in-viral-crypto-presale
