High-performance blockchain infrastructure is attracting significant capital inflows as the broader cryptocurrency market undergoes a selective altcoin rotation. While major assets experience consolidation, Near Protocol (NEAR) and Hyperliquid (HYPE) have logged substantial gains, highlighting a broader market trend toward networks that offer high throughput and technical utility.
Simultaneously, Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), an emerging Layer 2 scaling solution designed to bring Solana-level execution speeds to the Bitcoin network, has surpassed the $32 million milestone in its ongoing presale. This capital allocation underscores growing investor demand for infrastructure projects that can scale established networks without compromising base-layer security.
Near Protocol has registered a 13% increase over the past 24 hours, trading near $2.70 and bringing its 30-day gains to more than 60%. The upward price action followed comments from BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who classified NEAR as part of his “holy trinity” of high-conviction altcoins, pointing to its expanding ecosystem, developer engagement, and sharded architecture.
When you are in position, trading is easy, sit back and watch number go up.$HYPE, $ZEC, $NEAR the holy trinity!
— Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) May 22, 2026
This endorsement has catalyzed broader interest across the altcoin sector at a time when major assets remain range-bound. Bitcoin has continued to consolidate between $76,500 and $77,300, while Ethereum has remained flat near the $2,110 level. Amid recent ETF outflows and cautious market sentiment, capital is visibly rotating into platforms with proven execution speeds and active developer pipelines.
On-chain metrics for Near Protocol indicate that the rally is supported by rising transaction volumes and active wallet addresses, rather than solely by speculative trading. This shift is mirrored by Hyperliquid (HYPE), which recently achieved a new all-time high of $64, securing a position among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
When Arthur Hayes tells you to pack your bags for $NEAR, you listen.
From $20 ATH to $2.5 now — the runway has never been longer. pic.twitter.com/HnaH24uE5T— Rohit (@0xRohit_k) May 25, 2026
As congestion and high transaction fees persist on legacy networks, market participants are increasingly prioritizing platforms designed for high throughput. This structural demand is also driving interest in Bitcoin-native scaling solutions like Bitcoin Hyper, which seeks to apply these high-performance principles to the world’s largest cryptocurrency.
Addressing Bitcoin’s Scaling Bottleneck: The SVM-Powered Layer 2 Architecture
While Layer 1 networks like NEAR capture immediate market attention, Bitcoin Hyper is positioning itself to resolve Bitcoin’s transaction constraints. Operating as a dedicated Layer 2 network, the project integrates the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) with Bitcoin’s secure foundation, addressing the network’s limitations regarding transaction speed and smart contract deployment.
The architecture allows users to deposit BTC via a canonical bridge, execute low-latency transactions on the Layer 2 network for decentralized finance (DeFi) and payment applications, and settle back to the Bitcoin mainnet. Security is maintained through regular state commitments and cryptographic zero-knowledge proofs, ensuring that the Layer 2 benefits from Bitcoin’s robust consensus model.
By delivering near-instant finality and minimal transaction fees, the protocol aims to expand Bitcoin’s utility beyond a store of value, making it viable for high-frequency transactions and complex smart contracts.
Presale Capitalization and Token Allocation Mechanics
The market’s appetite for scaling solutions is reflected in the Bitcoin Hyper presale, which has raised more than $32 million to date. Currently, the $HYPER token is priced at $0.0136804, offering early participants an entry point ahead of planned exchange listings and the official token generation event.
The presale structure includes an immediate staking mechanism that allows participants to stake their purchased tokens to secure a 36% APY during the development phase. The project’s tokenomics have been designed for long-term ecosystem stability, with specific allocations set aside for network development, treasury reserves, marketing initiatives, staking rewards, and exchange liquidity.
Acquiring $HYPER tokens is designed to be highly accessible. Investors can visit the official website at https://bitcoinhyper.com/, connect a compatible Web3 wallet, and complete purchases using SOL, ETH, BNB, USDC, USDT, or credit cards. Mobile users can also access the presale directly through the Best Wallet application, available on iOS and Android platforms.
As the market continues to reward high-performance blockchain infrastructure, projects that successfully scale existing networks are likely to play a pivotal role in the current market cycle.
To stay informed on development milestones and community announcements, users can follow Bitcoin Hyper on X and join the official Telegram group.
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