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Hyperliquid's HYPE Token Loses 16% in Value After Jellyjelly Mishap

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a month ago


Following the recent Jellyjelly incident, the value of Hyperliquid's HYPE token has substantially dropped, causing traders to question the platform's reliability.

The Drop in HYPE Token Value

On March 27, Hyperliquid faced a major backlash from the crypto community after delisting the Jellyjelly (JELLY) token due to a trader's attempt to liquidate the DEX's HLP vault. This led to the HYPE token price dropping over 16% in the past 24 hours. According to Coinmarketcap, HYPE is currently priced at $13.53, significantly down from its all-time high of $35.02 on December 21, 2024. The token had gained significant traction in its early days, surging over 900% within a month.

The Hyperliquid and Jellyjelly Controversy

The abrupt delisting of the Jellyjelly token has sparked debates within the crypto community, with many traders questioning the fairness and transparency behind Hyperliquid's decision. Some argue that the trader's strategy was within the bounds of decentralized finance (DeFi) trading, while others support the platform's action to protect its liquidity. As reported, Hyperliquid has incurred a loss of over $12 million from this incident, leading to widespread criticism.

The incident has drawn attention to the risks associated with trading on decentralized exchanges.

Reevaluating Decentralized Exchanges

As a result of this incident, traders are reassessing the reliability of Hyperliquid and considering alternative decentralized exchanges that promise greater transparency in handling disputes. Many critics highlight that while DeFi platforms promote autonomy and self-custody, situations like these expose the potential for sudden, unilateral decisions by protocol operators.

The Jellyjelly incident underscores the need for reevaluating how decentralized exchanges operate and increases scrutiny on their transparency and fairness. As a consequence, traders are reconsidering their priorities and seeking more reliable trading platforms.

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