Why are ONDO, ZEC, and HYPE Prices up Today?

ONDO, ZEC, and HYPE prices gained strong momentum as the crypto market continued consolidating around Bitcoin’s important $77,000 support level. These altcoins captured investor interest in light of broader market activity, significant developments, increased trading volumes and sentiment across the digital asset market.

Ondo Price Surges 10% as RWA Sector Gains Strong Market Attention

Ondo price surged 10.79% in the past 24 hours to $0.414 as investor appetite for altcoins and RWA tokens continued to grow. The buying activity was strong that drove ONDO higher, with trading volume on the daily trading volume spikes by 34.88% to virtually $287.4 million across the exchanges.

The ONDO price is up 8% in the past week following news that the SEC plans to allow trading of tokenized stocks.

The SEC exemptions for the tokenization of U.S. stocks garnered further market interest in Ondo Finance. The project has gained additional momentum since the total value locked (TVL) behind the project hit over $1.5 billion recently, in the hands of Ondo Global Markets.

BREAKING: $ONDO is up 8% following news that the SEC plans to allow trading of tokenized stocks. pic.twitter.com/lOj6Xabqho

— MSB Intel (@MSBIntel) May 18, 2026

The focus is now on whether the future ONDO outlook can sustain support above the key price of $0.41. If prices manage to hold above that area, it may lead to a further rally towards the $0.45-$0.50 resistance shortly. But a dip below $0.38 could make it a selling pressure town for the token, bringing it closer to $0.35.

Zcash Price Surges to a Six-Month High: How High Can ZEC Go Next?

Zcash price jumped 15.21% in 24 hours, reaching $667.94 as traders reacted to major regulatory relief. The rally took the ZEC to a multi-month high and it was one of the best performing cryptocurrencies of the day. The U.S. SEC shut down its investigation into the Zcash Foundation, driving up the demand of interest in the cryptocurrency. 

The agency concluded the review without recommending any enforcement action, putting to rest some concerns that had weighed on sentiment. The ruling also brought some solace to investors of other, larger cryptocurrencies that rely on privacy features. 

ZEC also attracted attention as momentum traders commenced in assets with strong breakout indications. 

JUST IN: Zcash soars +12% to a six-month high after the SEC closes its three-year investigation into the Zcash Foundation.

— Polymarket (@Polymarket) May 20, 2026

After the recent upward movement, the $630 level is significant. Resisting above that zone may allow for a resistance to the $700 to $750 supply area. But if the losses hit $630, there may be a profit taking toward the $560 – $540 support zone.

Hyperliquid Price Surges 18% as HYPE Approaches Record High

Hyperliquid price climbed 18% in 24 hours, reaching $58.10 as strong buying activity returned across the crypto market. HYPE also reached a new yearly high after surpassing the $13 billion market capitalization milestone recently. The token has settled back down to its September 2025 record high of $59.30. 

Following reports that Grayscale had bought nearly $24.95 million in HYPE within a week, investment interest grew even more. The trading volume also saw a 136% increase to $1.36 billion, indicating the influx of funds into the Hyperliquid ecosystem. 

Momentum within the market is still favourable as HYPE remains above the critical support level of $55.

JUST IN: @GRAYSCALE IS BUYING $HYPE! $24,950,000 $HYPE HAS BEEN PURCHASED BY GRAYSCALE IN THE PAST WEEK!#hyperliquid. pic.twitter.com/Jm8jeIbeNW

— curb (@CryptoCurb) May 21, 2026

More upside action above that zone may help continue the rally towards the $65 resistance level. But a $55 loss could set the stage for a short-term drop down to $52.

How High Can ONDO, ZEC, and HYPE Prices Go?

The momentum of ONDO, ZEC and HYPE prices remains strong as investors move towards better-performing coins. Despite positive regulatory changes, ZEC is stronger and ONDO has continued to reap the rewards of the RWA market growth. HYPE meanwhile garnered strong institutional interest and increased trading volume throughout the market.