- Hyperliquid seeks $1B equity raise to fund operations and expand HYPE token holdings.
- Merger with Sonnet BioTherapeutics to form new Nasdaq-listed entity later this year.
- HYPE token jumps 7% as institutional interest and strategic staking plans increase.
Hyperliquid Strategies has filed an S-1 registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking to raise up to $1 billion through a new equity offering. The company stated that the proceeds will support its operational needs, enhance liquidity reserves, and fund selective purchases of its native HYPE token.
According to the filing, the firm plans to issue up to 160 million shares of common stock under a committed equity facility managed by Chardan Capital Markets. Hyperliquid stated that the raised capital will be used to strengthen its balance sheet and maintain flexibility for future token acquisitions.
The company’s filing indicates that part of the proceeds may be allocated toward expanding its digital asset portfolio. It already holds 12.6 million HYPE tokens and approximately $305 million in cash. Hyperliquid said it plans to deploy its existing tokens mainly through staking activities designed to generate long-term yield.
Merger to Form Nasdaq-Listed Entity
The filing follows the ongoing merger between Nasdaq-listed Sonnet BioTherapeutics and special-purpose acquisition company Rorschach I LLC. Upon completion later this year, the combined entity is expected to trade on Nasdaq under a new ticker symbol, which has not yet been announced.
Leadership roles for the merged company have been confirmed, with former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond set to serve as Chairman and David Schamis named Chief Executive Officer.
Hyperliquid Institutional Interest and Market Movement
The filing comes along with growing institutional interest in the HYPE token. Nasdaq-listed Lion Group recently announced plans to convert its Solana and Sui holdings into HYPE, signaling increased participation in the asset among publicly traded firms. Following news of the filing, HYPE’s market value rose by 7% within 24 hours, outperforming broader cryptocurrency indexes.
In its filing, Hyperliquid Strategies stated that its token management strategy focuses on controlled and deliberate deployment. “The company aims to deploy its HYPE token holdings selectively, primarily through staking substantially all of its HYPE holdings,” the filing stated.
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