HYPE, UNI, WLD Surge as Bitcoin Stalls; AI and DeFi Trends Drive Gains
While Bitcoin and the broader crypto market stalled on Tuesday after an early-week bounce, a handful of tokens including Hyperliquid's HYPE, Uniswap's UNI, and Worldcoin's WLD posted double-digit gains. HYPE surged to a new record above $76, up nearly 200% in 2026, driven by enthusiasm for onchain exchanges and its potential to challenge traditional platforms with tokenized assets. Worldcoin's WLD gained 12%, extending monthly gains to 180%, benefiting from renewed AI interest following SpaceX's strong debut and OpenAI's potential IPO. Uniswap's UNI rose another 18% after Standard Chartered initiated coverage with a bullish long-term outlook, arguing that DeFi could see a 37-fold increase in active assets by 2030. The bank set a price target of $100 for UNI by 2030, implying 30x upside.
Key facts
- HYPE surged 13% to record above $76, up nearly 200% in 2026.
- Worldcoin WLD gained 12%, monthly advance reaches ~180%.
- Uniswap UNI rose 18% after Standard Chartered bullish coverage.
- Standard Chartered sees 37-fold DeFi asset growth by 2030.
- Bank sets UNI price target of $100 by 2030, implying 30x upside.