The recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran pushed Bitcoin (BTC) past $105,000. Even after the U.S. launched its airstrikes on Iran, the top cryptocurrency only briefly dipped below six figures before buyers stepped back in.
What Bitcoin has proven is that it now commands real respect as a macroeconomic hedge – and a potential safe haven in times of global uncertainty. But what if, beyond simply holding Bitcoin, developers could also build lightning-fast dApps on the world’s most secure network?
That’s exactly what Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) is aiming to do by integrating the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) into the Bitcoin ecosystem to unlock true programmability at scale.
Its ongoing presale offers early backers a chance to acquire the native token at a discounted price – and unlike most launches, Bitcoin Hyper is a fair launch project with no private allocations or early VC access. Every token available in the presale is open to the public.
For those who want to see Bitcoin evolve beyond a passive asset into a high-speed, Layer-2 platform for DeFi, dApps, and more, Bitcoin Hyper is positioning itself as that gateway.
The current funding round is pricing HYPER at $0.012 – already with a whopping $1.5 million in total capital raised – but that entry point is only available for the next eight hours before the next price increase kicks in.
Extending Bitcoin’s Value Through Real On-Chain Utility
No doubt, Bitcoin has already cemented itself as a macro hedge – a long-term store of value in a world increasingly defined by monetary instability, geopolitical conflict, and fiat debasement.
Institutions, asset managers, and even sovereign entities now hold Bitcoin not for speed, but for strength – for its unmatched decentralization, fixed supply, and ability to weather global shocks.
In 2025, BlackRock’s IBIT – its flagship spot‑Bitcoin ETF – became the fastest ETF ever to surpass $70 billion in assets under management, securing its position with nearly 3.25% of the total BTC circulating supply.
That massive accumulation speaks volumes about institutional conviction in Bitcoin’s long‑term role.
But in its current form, Bitcoin is mostly static capital. It holds value, but it doesn’t activate it. It protects wealth, but doesn’t put it to work. There’s no native way to build apps, trade assets, or interact with financial protocols directly on the Bitcoin network – not without bridging out to entirely separate ecosystems.
That’s where the attractiveness of a Layer-2 solution comes in. What Bitcoin lacks in programmability, speed, and composability, Bitcoin Hyper is aiming to provide.
In essence, Bitcoin Hyper offers fast, scalable on-chain functionality to BTC holders, while still committing finality and settlement back to the most secure chain in the world.
The Architecture Behind Bitcoin Hyper
Bitcoin Hyper links to the Bitcoin base layer through a decentralized, non-custodial bridge. Users deposit BTC, and once confirmed on-chain, a wrapped equivalent is minted on Bitcoin Hyper – a high-speed Layer-2 now fully integrated with the SVM, according to the project’s June 19 update on X.
Once minted on Bitcoin Hyper, BTC becomes usable in a high-speed environment, enabling low-cost transactions and smart contract interactions in a way native Bitcoin never allowed.
The system also commits transaction proofs back to Bitcoin using zero-knowledge technology, allowing the Hyper ecosystem to scale without stepping outside Bitcoin’s trust assumptions.
When users are done, they simply burn the wrapped token and retrieve their BTC directly from the bridge.
This model makes Bitcoin Hyper a practical execution layer – built for performance, but grounded in Bitcoin’s consensus and integrity.
HYPER Powers the Infrastructure Layer That Could Redefine Bitcoin’s Utility
Indeed, by extending Bitcoin’s capabilities beyond its role as a static store of value, Bitcoin Hyper opens the door to a more dynamic use of Bitcoin, not just as an asset to hold, but as a foundation to build on.
For the first time, Bitcoin’s economic gravity can support real-time activity: trading, staking, lending, and smart contract interaction – all without abandoning its base-layer security. That shift could expand Bitcoin’s relevance and increase demand for its utility in on-chain ecosystems.
At the heart of that expansion is the HYPER token – not just powering transactions, but securing the network, rewarding participants, and enabling access to the tools and apps built on Hyper. It’s the economic layer driving this new version of Bitcoin into motion.
For early backers, owning a stake in the infrastructure behind Bitcoin’s next evolution is key. Getting in at the presale is like catching ARB or MATIC before their ecosystems exploded – but this time, tied to the strongest Layer-1 in the world.
How to Get HYPER Tokens
To get HYPER tokens, head to the Bitcoin Hyper website and purchase the token using ETH, USDT, BNB, or credit card.
Bitcoin Hyper recommends Best Wallet for a seamless experience. HYPER is already listed under the Upcoming Tokens section in the app, making it easy to track, manage, and access. Best Wallet also offers curated early access to other high-potential tokens before they hit major exchanges.
Join the Bitcoin Hyper community on Telegram and X.
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