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Hyperliquid Crypto Builds Momentum Above $40 – Here Is Why $50 Is the Next Target

Gary Ponce by Gary Ponce
April 18, 2026
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  • HYPE has flipped $40 into strong support, confirming a bullish structure
  • Price remains above key moving averages, signaling continued upward momentum
  • A break above $50 could mark the next major move if buying pressure holds

Hyperliquid—HYPE—is starting to look a bit more confident lately. After a stretch where price action felt uncertain, things have shifted, not dramatically, but enough to catch attention. At the moment, it’s trading around $44.79, up slightly on the day, and the overall structure… well, it’s starting to lean bullish again.

What’s interesting is that this isn’t just about price ticking up. Sentiment has improved too, and when both align—even loosely—it tends to create a stronger foundation for continuation.

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Break Above $40 Changes the Structure

The move above $40.75 was a key moment. That level had been acting as resistance, and once it broke, it didn’t just fade back—it held. That’s the part that matters. Price flipped that zone into support, and buyers have been defending it since, which gives the move a bit more credibility.

Now HYPE is hovering in the mid-$40 range, comfortably above that breakout level. As long as it stays there, the structure remains intact… and that opens the door for further upside, even if it takes a few attempts to get there.

Moving Averages Add Another Layer of Strength

Looking at the broader setup, HYPE is also trading above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. That’s usually seen as a sign of a sustained trend, not just a short-term bounce. It doesn’t guarantee anything, of course, but it does suggest that the underlying momentum has shifted in favor of buyers.

When price holds above both of those levels, it tends to attract more attention from traders who follow trend-based strategies. It’s one of those signals that builds quietly… then suddenly becomes obvious.

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Sentiment Turns Strongly Bullish

Another piece of the puzzle is sentiment. Right now, about 67% of market participants are leaning bullish, which is a fairly strong majority. That kind of optimism often feeds into itself—more longs, more momentum, and sometimes, a bit of overconfidence too.

At the same time, HYPE has been forming higher lows, with support around $37.90 holding firm. That pattern reinforces the idea that buyers are stepping in earlier on each dip, which usually strengthens the trend over time.

$50 Becomes the Next Real Test

So the next obvious target sits in that $46 to $50 range. It’s not just a random number—it’s where resistance starts to cluster, and where momentum will likely be tested again. If HYPE can push through and hold above $50, that would mark a more decisive breakout.

But getting there won’t be automatic. It’ll depend on whether buying pressure continues to build, and whether sentiment holds steady… or starts to fade. For now, though, things are lining up—technicals, sentiment, structure—all pointing in the same direction.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
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Gary has been active in the crypto space since 2019, developing hands-on experience in trading, airdrop hunting, and identifying emerging narratives in low-cap tokens. For over four years, he has contributed research and editorial content with Aiur Labs and BlockNews, focusing on market analysis and community insights. His work reflects both transparency and independent reporting, with an emphasis on simplifying complex ideas for readers. Gary is a long-term believer in Bitcoin, Sui, Hype, Litecoin, XRP, AVAX, and select meme tokens, combining personal trading knowledge with professional editorial standards.

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