Key Takeaways:
- A rare Hypurr NFT from Hyperliquid’s airdrop sold for 9,999 HYPE (~$467,000), highlighting explosive demand.
- The Hypurr NFT collection, featuring 4,600 cat-themed avatars, was distributed to early Hyperliquid supporters and contributors.
- In 24 hours, Hypurr NFTs generated $44.6 million in trading volume on OpenSea.
Early adopters of the Hyperliquid blockchain reaped substantial rewards with the launch of the Hypurr NFT collection, officially airdropped by the Hyper Foundation.
The collection, featuring cartoon-style cat avatars with unique traits, quickly gained traction on OpenSea.
NEW: HYPURR #21 SOLD FOR 9,999 $HYPE (~$470K) pic.twitter.com/NcMDOPt0hW
— DEGEN NEWS (@DegenerateNews) September 29, 2025
Floor prices settled around 1,458 HYPE (about $68,700), while standout sales drew headlines. Most notably, Hypurr #21, with rare “Knight Ghost Armor” and “Knight Helm Ghost” traits, fetched 9,999 HYPE – valued at $467,000.
Even before the official release, over-the-counter (OTC) deals reached as high as $88,000, underscoring intense early demand.
A total of 4,600 Hypurr NFTs were minted, with 4,313 allocated to participants in Hyperliquid’s November 2024 “Genesis” event tied to the HYPE token launch.
The remainder went to the Hyper Foundation and core contributors.
The airdrop was described as a community memento celebrating early supporters.
Online reactions highlighted the stark contrast between soaring NFT values and broader economic struggles.
Within 24 hours, trading volume hit 952,000 HYPE (~$44.6 million), cementing Hypurr’s arrival as one of the most lucrative NFT launches of 2025 and a showcase of Hyperliquid’s growing influence in the digital asset ecosystem.
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