Today, on October 30, 2025, 21Shares filed an S-1 proposing a hyperliquid ETF tied to the HYPE token amid a surge of crypto fund launches.
Summary
What did 21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF filing reveal about the HYPE token?
Key elements of the S-1 filing
The Block report shows the S-1 names a proposed Hyperliquid ETF that would provide exposure to the native HYPE token. The filing signals intent to list a token-based ETP but leaves index methodology and weightings to future disclosures; the article notes further details are expected in subsequent amendments. The Block report
Which custody providers did 21Shares name?
The S-1 identifies Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC and BitGo Trust Company, Inc. as custodians for the proposed product.
Market lawyers and index providers say custody arrangements and transparent audit trails are decisive in regulator assessments.
SEC ETF approval process timing
The filing arrives as U.S. regulators face staffing constraints that can lengthen review windows under the sec etf approval process.
That environment may slow decisions for token-based ETPs even where exchanges adopt listing standards designed to accelerate launches.
Watch for S-1 amendments or exchange listing notices that clarify custody, index methodology and creation/redemption mechanics.
What does the 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF filing mean
The S-1 follows a week of launches and filings from issuers including Grayscale, Bitwise and Canary for products tied to Solana, Litecoin and HBAR, underscoring current crypto ETF market trends.
Recently Falcon X acquired 21Shares, a development that could pair distribution reach with prime-brokerage services.
HYPE token ranks around the 16th largest crypto by market capitalisation, reinforcing issuer interest in tokenised exposure.
21Shares’ S-1 for a Hyperliquid ETF centres on HYPE but lacks full operational detail; custody, index transparency and SEC resource constraints will shape timing and approval prospects.
Recently the Hyperliquid token HYPE has been listed on Robinhood.
What is Hyperliquid?
Hyperliquid is a decentralized exchange (DEX) specializing in crypto derivatives trading, particularly perpetual futures, distinguished by its custom Layer 1 architecture. Unlike many other DEXs that operate on existing networks like Ethereum or Arbitrum, Hyperliquid has built its own blockchain to ensure extremely low latency, high throughput, and a trading experience very similar to that of a centralized platform, but with the transparency and security typical of DeFi.
The platform has become popular among professional traders thanks to the depth of the book, reduced fees, and the on-chain matching engine capable of handling thousands of transactions per second. Additionally, Hyperliquid integrates a decentralized governance model that allows the community to participate in the strategic decisions of the protocol. In recent months, the DEX has seen strong growth in crypto derivatives volume and interest from users seeking alternatives to centralized platforms following recent scandals in the CeFi sector.
