{"id":20935,"date":"2026-06-26T20:42:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T20:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/mas-adds-hyperliquid-to-investor-alert-list-as-exchange-responds\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T20:42:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T20:42:42","slug":"mas-adds-hyperliquid-to-investor-alert-list-as-exchange-responds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/mas-adds-hyperliquid-to-investor-alert-list-as-exchange-responds\/","title":{"rendered":"MAS adds Hyperliquid to investor alert list as exchange responds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">The Monetary Authority of Singapore has added Hyperliquid to its Investor Alert List, prompting the decentralized exchange to state that it has never claimed to be licensed or authorized by the country\u2019s financial regulator.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cn-block-summary-block_a098d7f06f7d7f58702dd5f90f92f3b9\" class=\"cn-block-summary\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"tabs__item is-selected\">Summary<\/span>\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MAS has added Hyperliquid to its Investor Alert List, while clarifying that the move is not an enforcement action.<\/li>\n<li>Hyperliquid says it has never claimed to be licensed by MAS and that its permissionless infrastructure remains unchanged.<\/li>\n<li>HYPE continues trading inside a descending channel, with technical indicators showing improving momentum despite regulatory attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .cn-block-summary --><\/p>\n<p>According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mas.gov.sg\/investor-alert-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">entry<\/a> added on Friday includes both the Hyper Foundation website and the Hyperliquid trading application.<\/p>\n<p>The regulator described the Investor Alert List as a consumer protection measure that identifies entities that could be mistakenly perceived as licensed or regulated by MAS. It also clarified that inclusion on the list does not amount to a ban or enforcement action.<\/p>\n<p>Responding in a June 26 X post, Hyperliquid said its permissionless infrastructure remains unchanged and that it has never represented itself as holding authorization from MAS. The platform added that it remains committed to working constructively with regulators and institutions while supporting clear regulatory frameworks for on-chain finance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hyperliquid has been added to the MAS&#8217;s Investor Alert List (IAL). IAL listing does not constitute a ban, an enforcement action, or a finding of wrongdoing. The IAL provides a list of entities that, based on information available to MAS, may be wrongly perceived as being licensed\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Hyperliquid (@HyperliquidX) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HyperliquidX\/status\/2070433243082731757?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 26, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hyperliquid says listing does not change its operations<\/h2>\n<p>Although the MAS listing has drawn attention to the exchange, Hyperliquid continues to rank among the largest decentralized trading platforms. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coingecko.com\/en\/exchanges\/decentralized\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">According<\/a> to CoinGecko, it is currently the ninth-largest decentralized exchange by trading volume, while DefiLlama estimates the protocol secures roughly $5.7 billion in total value locked.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this month, MAS also <a href=\"https:\/\/crypto.news\/singapore-mas-adds-bybit-to-investor-alert-list-over-licensing-status\/\" target=\"_blank\">placed Bybit<\/a> on the Investor Alert List. KuCoin and Bitget are already included, indicating that multiple crypto trading platforms have received similar treatment from the regulator.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike enforcement measures that prohibit business activity or impose penalties, the Investor Alert List serves as a public notice intended to help consumers distinguish between firms regulated by MAS and those that are not. The regulator publishes the list to reduce the risk of investors mistakenly believing an entity operates under its supervision.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Singapore continues tightening crypto rules<\/h2>\n<p>The latest addition comes as Singapore continues tightening oversight of digital asset businesses.<\/p>\n<p>In May 2025, MAS instructed crypto companies serving overseas customers from Singapore to either obtain the required licenses or stop operating. At the time, the regulator said the requirement was not a policy change but the end of a transition period after repeatedly communicating its regulatory position since 2022.<\/p>\n<p>According to MAS, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mas.gov.sg\/-\/media\/response-to-feedback-received-from-dtsp-cp.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">directive<\/a> closed a gap that had allowed some Singapore-based crypto businesses to avoid licensing requirements by restricting their services to overseas users.<\/p>\n<p>The regulator also said the updated framework strengthens consumer protection while bringing Singapore\u2019s crypto regime closer to international Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism standards.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HYPE market remains focused on technical levels<\/h2>\n<p>While the regulatory development has put Hyperliquid back in focus, HYPE\u2019s price action has remained centered on key technical levels rather than showing an immediate directional move tied to the announcement.<\/p>\n<p>On the four-hour chart, Hyperliquid (<a href=\"https:\/\/crypto.news\/price\/hyperliquid\/\" target=\"_blank\">HYPE<\/a>) continues to trade inside a descending channel after rebounding from recent lows near $61. The token was changing hands around $65 at the time of analysis, testing the channel\u2019s upper boundary, which has repeatedly acted as resistance during the recent correction.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1827\" height=\"954\" src=\"https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/06\/HYPEUSDT_2026-06-27_01-35-54.webp\" alt=\"Hyperliquid (HYPE) 4-hour chart showing price testing the upper boundary of a descending channel with improving MACD and RSI momentum.\" class=\"wp-image-14470335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/06\/HYPEUSDT_2026-06-27_01-35-54.webp 1827w, https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/06\/HYPEUSDT_2026-06-27_01-35-54-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/06\/HYPEUSDT_2026-06-27_01-35-54-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/06\/HYPEUSDT_2026-06-27_01-35-54-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/06\/HYPEUSDT_2026-06-27_01-35-54-1380x721.webp 1380w, https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/06\/HYPEUSDT_2026-06-27_01-35-54-880x460.webp 880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1827px) 100vw, 1827px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hyperliquid price has broken out of a descending channel on the 4-hour chart \u2014 June 27 | Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/crypto.news\/price\/hyperliquid\/\" target=\"_blank\">crypto.news<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Momentum indicators have shown tentative signs of improvement. The MACD has produced a bullish crossover with the histogram turning positive, while the RSI has recovered above the neutral 50 level, suggesting buying pressure has strengthened after several sessions of weakness.<\/p>\n<p>Derivatives positioning also points to important price zones ahead. CoinGlass liquidation data shows one of the largest clusters of short liquidations between roughly $66 and $67, with additional leverage concentrated closer to $68. A move above those levels could trigger forced buying from short sellers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4080\" height=\"2409\" src=\"https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/06\/HYPE-Liquidation-Heatmap24-hour-2026-06-27_01_37_01.webp\" alt=\"Hyperliquid (HYPE) liquidation heatmap showing heavy short liquidity above $66 and key downside liquidation clusters near $62-$63.\" class=\"wp-image-14470336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/06\/HYPE-Liquidation-Heatmap24-hour-2026-06-27_01_37_01.webp 4080w, https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/06\/HYPE-Liquidation-Heatmap24-hour-2026-06-27_01_37_01-300x177.webp 300w, https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/06\/HYPE-Liquidation-Heatmap24-hour-2026-06-27_01_37_01-1024x605.webp 1024w, https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/06\/HYPE-Liquidation-Heatmap24-hour-2026-06-27_01_37_01-768x453.webp 768w, https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/06\/HYPE-Liquidation-Heatmap24-hour-2026-06-27_01_37_01-1380x815.webp 1380w, https:\/\/media.crypto.news\/2026\/06\/HYPE-Liquidation-Heatmap24-hour-2026-06-27_01_37_01-880x520.webp 880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4080px) 100vw, 4080px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hyperliquid liquidation heatmap | Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coinglass.com\/pro\/futures\/LiquidationHeatMap?coin=HYPE&amp;type=symbol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">CoinGlass<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the downside, sizeable liquidation pools remain around the $63-$62 region, followed by support near $61. If the descending channel continues to hold, those levels could become the next areas where leveraged positions are tested.<\/p>\n<p>For now, the technical picture remains mixed. Momentum has improved, but HYPE would still need a confirmed breakout above its descending channel to weaken the current bearish structure despite the recent recovery.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/crypto.news\/mas-adds-hyperliquid-to-investor-alert-list-as-exchange-responds\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Monetary Authority of Singapore has added Hyperliquid to its Investor Alert List, prompting the decentralized exchange to state that it has never claimed to be licensed or authorized by the country\u2019s financial regulator. Summary MAS has added Hyperliquid to its Investor Alert List, while clarifying that the move is not an enforcement action. 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