HYPE vs. SOL: Arthur Hayes Bets Big, Calls Solana a “Dogshit Coin” Sidekick

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Arthur Hayes, the crypto oracle with a flair for drama, has declared Hyperliquid the next big thing. He’s slapping a $150 price tag on HYPE, because apparently, Solana is just the opening act in this crypto circus.

Arthur Hayes, the BitMEX brainchild who’s never met a prediction he didn’t like, is now betting his crypto cred on Hyperliquid. He’s convinced this decentralized derivatives platform will outshine Solana, which he’s basically called the “meh” of the crypto world. And he’s not stopping there-he’s set a $150 target for HYPE, because why aim low when you can aim for the moon?

Hayes Drops the Mic: $150 for HYPE, Because Why Not?

In a classic Hayes move, he took to X (formerly Twitter, because we’re all still adjusting) to school the masses. “Are we dreaming big enough?” he asked, probably while sipping a latte made from blockchain tears. He also dismissed the idea that we’re in a bear market, which is bold, considering the last time I checked, my portfolio was hibernating.

Are we dreaming big enough? Looking at this list of mostly dogshit coins, I think $HYPE should at a minimum overtake $SOL before this bull run is over.

– Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) May 30, 2026

Hayes didn’t hold back, calling most tokens “dogshit” (his words, not mine) and declaring HYPE the underdog that’s about to bite Solana’s ankle. He’s basically the Simon Cowell of crypto, and HYPE just got the golden buzzer.

According to CoinGecko data, HYPE is currently chilling between $68 and $69.50, which is still more than my dignity after trying to explain NFTs to my mom. The token’s up 5% to 10% in the last 24 hours, and its market cap is flirting with $17.5 billion. Not too shabby for a project that’s basically the new kid in school.

Hyperliquid: Making Money While You Sleep (Literally)

Hyperliquid isn’t just another crypto project-it’s the Beyoncé of profitability, minus the drama (for now). Traders and investors are flocking to it like it’s the last slice of pizza at a party.

Related Reading: Hyperliquid Eyes Wall Street Scale as HYPE Grows 

What’s their secret? A buyback system so genius, it should be illegal. They take 97% of their fee revenue and use it to buy back HYPE tokens, which is like a never-ending game of “keep the price high.” It’s basically a self-fulfilling prophecy, but with more math.

And they’re not stopping at crypto. With upgrades like HIP-3 and HIP-4, they’re now trading everything from gold to oil. It’s like they read the “How to Take Over the World” handbook and skipped to the last chapter.

Solana, Who? Hyperliquid’s Here to Steal the Spotlight

Hayes is all-in on Hyperliquid’s long-term game, calling it the crypto equivalent of a marathon runner with a jetpack. Meanwhile, Solana’s meme coin party seems to have run out of punch, leaving room for Hyperliquid to swoop in like the cool new kid.

Oh, and did I mention Hayes has been stacking HYPE like it’s going out of style? Even traditional finance bigwigs like ICE’s CEO Jeffrey Sprecher are admitting Hyperliquid could be a real contender. It’s like the crypto version of a Cinderella story, but with more spreadsheets.

So, will HYPE hit $150 this cycle? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure: Arthur Hayes is here to stir the pot, and we’re all here for the show.

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2026-05-31 20:16