Bitwise's Hyperliquid Fund: More Hype Than Hope?
The crypto world loves a new fund. Bitwise is betting on Hyperliquid, but after 20 years in this game, I’ve learned to ask: who’s *really* cashing in?
The crypto world loves a new fund. Bitwise is betting on Hyperliquid, but after 20 years in this game, I’ve learned to ask: who’s *really* cashing in?
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