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Lion Group Holding (NASDAQ:LGHL), a Nasdaq-listed trading platform operator, has announced plans to reallocate its entire holdings of Solana (SOL) and Sui (SUI) tokens into Hyperliquid (HYPE) tokens. This strategic shift follows the launch of institutional custody solutions for HYPE by BitGo Trust Company in the U.S., which addresses a critical infrastructure gap for corporate crypto holders. The company will implement an accumulation strategy to gradually convert its positions, aiming to optimize acquisition costs by leveraging market volatility [4].

According to LGHL CEO Wilson Wang, Hyperliquid is positioned as a compelling investment due to its on-chain order book model and highly efficient trading infrastructure. This reallocation reflects confidence in Hyperliquid's ability to deliver long-term growth and aligns with broader trends in decentralized finance (DeFi), where protocols increasingly seek control over their financial ecosystems [4].

Hyperliquid itself is at the center of a major transformation in stablecoin dynamics. The platform is launching USDH, a proposed U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, through a public on-chain auction. This initiative aims to redirect yield from nearly $5 billion in deposits that currently enrich Circle’s USDC back into Hyperliquid’s community. By introducing competitive bidding for USDH issuance, Hyperliquid is importing procurement practices from traditional finance into DeFi, forcing would-be issuers to compete on transparency, economics, and trust [1].

Three major proposals have emerged as frontrunners in the USDH auction. Paxos, a well-established stablecoin issuer, is offering compliance with the GENIUS Act and MiCA regulatory standards, alongside a 95% yield share to HYPE buybacks. Frax Finance, a DeFi-native stablecoin issuer, is proposing to back USDH 1:1 with its frxUSD and to share 100% of the yield directly with Hyperliquid users. Agora, an institutional-weighted contender, has pledged to share 100% of net revenue from USDH with Hyperliquid’s community and to provide substantial liquidity and fiat on-ramps [1].

The decision to launch USDH represents a strategic move for Hyperliquid to reduce dependency on USDC, which currently constitutes approximately 95% of the platform’s assets. This shift could have significant implications for Circle, whose revenue from USDC reserves could decline by $150–200 million annually if USDH gains traction. The competition for USDH issuance underscores a broader trend in DeFi, where protocols are redefining how they engage with partners and vendors through open governance and yield-sharing mechanisms [1].

Hyperliquid validators will vote on the USDH ticker on September 14, marking the first major on-chain governance test for the platform. The outcome of this vote could set a precedent for how DeFi protocols structure financial partnerships and manage ecosystem incentives. Analysts suggest that USDH has the potential to evolve into a powerful economic lever within Hyperliquid’s ecosystem, generating substantial annual yields for HYPE holders if it captures a significant share of the stablecoin market [7].

The strategic reallocation by Lion Group and the USDH auction collectively highlight a shift in how institutional and DeFi actors are approaching crypto treasury management. Both developments reflect a broader industry trend toward decentralization, transparency, and value alignment between platforms and their users [4].

Source:

[1] Circle's Revenue At Risk As Hyperliquid Opens Auction For ... (https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomerniv/2025/09/08/circles-revenue-at-risk-as-hyperliquid-opens-auction-for-usdh/)

[2] Hyperliquid Price: HYPE Live Price Chart, Market Cap & ... (https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/hyperliquid)

[3] Paxos Proposes Stablecoin for Hyperliquid with HYPE ... (https://cointelegraph.com/news/paxos-proposes-usdh-stablecoin-for-hyperliquid)

[4] Lion Group to swap all Solana and Sui tokens ... (https://cryptobriefing.com/crypto-treasury-reallocation-hype/)

[5] Lion Group to Convert SOL, SUI Holdings to Hyperliquid ... (https://www.stocktitan.net/news/LGHL/lion-group-holding-ltd-announces-strategic-treasury-reallocation-vbzvbgn1etu3.html)

[6] Paxos, Frax, and Agora fight for Hyperliquid's USDH ... (https://www.theblock.co/post/369720/paxos-frax-and-agora-fight-for-hyperliquids-stablecoin-contract-with-more-bids-likely-incoming)

[7] Hyperliquid Validators to Decide USDH Ticker in First ... (https://decrypt.co/338398/hyperliquid-validators-usdh-ticker-first-governance-test)