"Acquiring HYPE aligns perfectly with our Neo Crypto Bank vision, where AI-powered transactions run on smart contracts without traditional banks," said an Eole representative. The Tokyo-listed company has just bought 1,078 Hyperliquid tokens, investing over 10 million yen as its initial step toward a larger 100 million yen commitment planned through August.
With this move, Eole becomes the first publicly traded Japanese firm to hold Hyperliquid's native token, HYPE, signaling growing corporate interest in on-chain derivatives tailored for autonomous AI agents. Their purchase price averaged around 9,353 yen per token, reflecting a strategic bet on Hyperliquid’s role in building software-based settlement rails that promise high-speed, low-cost payments via smart contracts.
While demand in Japan picks up, US-listed Hyperliquid ETFs have been experiencing a steady outflow since mid-July. Investors pulled roughly $27 million, shrinking combined assets under management from $371 million to about $252 million in less than a month. Blockchain data shows major holders like Multicoin Capital and Selini Capital have moved over 630,000 HYPE tokens to exchanges recently, stirring questions on sentiment shifts amid broader market uncertainty.
This disparity highlights the diverging strategies between Japanese corporate buyers eyeing AI-driven crypto infrastructure and US funds reducing exposure amid volatile market conditions. The price action and token flows suggest a tense balancing act as Hyperliquid navigates growing adoption alongside capital flight.
This material is for informational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.
