Worldcoin (WLD) strengthened significantly on Friday, surging nearly 15% intraday after Arthur Hayes publicly shifted his focus to the token. Derivatives trading also increased, indicating a resurgence of short-term capital into AI-themed tokens.
Funds shifting drive a recovery in sentiment.
Reports show that Hayes previously reduced his positions in HYPE and ZEC, before once again expressing a bullish outlook on WLD. He linked Worldcoin to the expansion of AI applications and noted that narratives around Musk-related AI developments could serve as long-term catalysts.
This statement quickly sparked increased market discussion. For traders, changes in the positions and public statements of well-known crypto investors often influence capital flows in a short time, especially for popular tokens with concentrated liquidity.
Futures data synchronization amplification
Looking at derivatives data, WLD futures trading volume increased by approximately 31% to around $4.9 billion, while open interest rose by about 12.7% to approximately $486 million. The price increase accompanied by continued growth in open interest typically suggests new positions are being opened, rather than just short covering.
- Futures trading volume is approximately $4.9 billion.
- Open interest is approximately $486 million.
- The coin price rose nearly 15% during trading.
This type of combination typically indicates that market expectations for future volatility are rising. If trading volume remains high, WLD may continue to attract significant short-term attention.
Before price returns to the key resistance zone
The report notes that WLD has recently broken above the downward trend line that had been suppressing its price throughout the year and has retraced to the $0.48–$0.50 range. If this zone holds, it suggests that the earlier breakout remains intact.
The next key resistance level currently attracting market attention is around $0.65 to $0.67, where WLD has previously faced repeated resistance earlier this year. If buying pressure continues and breaks through this zone, expectations for a阶段性 recovery may further strengthen; if the price falls back below this range, the short-term trend could weaken again.
Overall, this rally has been driven more by sentiment and capital inflows. Hayes’s public statements have amplified the appeal of the AI narrative for WLD, while the rise in futures data indicates that traders have begun chasing this momentum with real money.