Bitcoin (BTC) price is trading in the green on Wednesday, holding above $78,000 while struggling to extend its recovery above the $80,000 mark. Institutional demand is strengthening, with steady inflows and BlackRock’s tax-deferred Bitcoin-to-ETF swap volume reaching $5 billion. On-chain data points to rising BTC holdings by large-wallet investors, commonly referred to as whales, suggesting increased buying activity.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) is up 4% on Wednesday, with bulls aiming to advance last week’s 43% gains to a fresh record high above $83.30. The “Everything Exchange” is gaining institutional and user demand, with Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recording daily inflows of over $5 million in each of the last two days, while…