Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This
information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q. This
Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of
the Exchange Act and such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All statements (other than statements of historical
fact) included in this Form 10-Q that address activities, events or developments that may occur in the future, the Trust’s operations,
the Sponsor’s plans and references to the Trust’s future success and other similar matters are forward-looking statements.
Words such as “could,” “would,” “may,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,”
“predict,” and variations on such words or negatives thereof, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with
respect to future events and Trust performance, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
are only predictions, subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control,
and actual results could differ materially from those discussed. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed therein. We express our estimates, expectations, beliefs,
and projections in good faith and believe them to have a reasonable basis. However, we make no assurances that management’s estimates,
expectations, beliefs, or projections will be achieved or accomplished. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about
many important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. We do not intend
to update any forward-looking statements even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future, except as required
by the federal securities laws.
Organization
and Trust Overview
The
Trust is a Delaware statutory trust, formed on July 24, 2025, pursuant to the Delaware Statutory Trust Act (“DSTA”). The
Trust was initially registered with the name of Jura Pentium Trust 13. The Trust changed its name from Jura Pentium Trust 13 to 21Shares
Hyperliquid ETF on October 27, 2025. The Trust operates pursuant to an Amended and Restated Trust Agreement (the “Trust Agreement”).
CSC Delaware Trust Company, a Delaware trust company, is the trustee of the Trust (the “Trustee”). The Trust is managed and
controlled by 21Shares US LLC (the “Sponsor”). The Sponsor is a limited liability company formed in the state of Delaware
on June 16, 2021, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of 21co Holdings Limited. The ultimate parent company of 21co Holdings Limited is
FalconX.
Anchorage
and BitGo are the custodians for the Trust and hold all of the Trust’s HYPE on the Trust’s behalf. The Transfer Agent, the
Administrator, and the Cash Custodian is Bank of New York Mellon.
The Trust’s investment objective is to seek to track the performance
of HYPE as measured by the performance of the FTSE Hyperliquid Index (the “Pricing Benchmark”), adjusted for the Trust’s
expenses and other liabilities, and to reflect rewards from staking a portion of the Trust’s HYPE, to the extent the Sponsor in
its sole discretion determines that the Trust may do so without undue legal or regulatory risk, such as, without limitation, the risk
of jeopardizing the Trust’s ability to qualify as a grantor trust for tax purposes. FTSE International Limited is the administrator
for the Pricing Benchmark (the “Pricing Benchmark Provider”). The Pricing Benchmark is designed to reflect the performance
of HYPE in U.S. dollars. In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Trust holds HYPE and the Administrator values the Shares
daily as of 4:00 p.m. ET based on the Pricing Benchmark.
On
March 18, 2026, the Initial Seed Capital Investor, subject to conditions, purchased the Initial Seed Shares at a per-Share price of
$50.00. Total proceeds to the Trust from the sale of the Initial Seed Shares were $100. Delivery of the Initial Seed Shares was made
on March 18, 2026. These Initial Seed Shares were redeemed for cash on March 23, 2026.
The
Trust issues Shares only in Creation Baskets of 10,000 or multiples thereof. Creation Baskets are issued and redeemed in exchange for
cash or HYPE. Individual Shares will not be redeemed by the Trust but are listed and traded on the Exchange under the ticker symbol “THYP”.
The Trust issues Shares in Creation Baskets on a continuous basis at the applicable NAV per Share on the creation order date.
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The
Trust pays the unitary Sponsor Fee of 0.30% of the Trust’s NAV. The Sponsor Fee is paid by the Trust to the Sponsor as compensation
for services performed under the Trust Agreement. The Sponsor Fee accrues daily and is payable in HYPE at least quarterly in arrears.
The Administrator calculates the Sponsor Fee on a daily basis by applying an annualized rate to the Trust’s NAV, and the amount
of HYPE payable in respect of each daily accrual is determined by reference to the Pricing Benchmark.
The
Trust is an “emerging growth company” as that term is used in the Securities Act, and, as such, the Trust may elect to comply
with certain reduced public company reporting requirements.
Staking
The Trust’s staking model aims to maximize the portion of the
Trust’s HYPE available for staking while controlling for liquidity and redemption risks. The model determines a utilization rate
by balancing expected yield against potential costs (including borrowing costs during redemptions, assuming the Trust has access to suitable
credit).
The Staking Services Provider exercises no discretion as to the amount
of the Trust’s HYPE to be staked or the timing of the Staking Activities. While the Trust may stake a maximum of 100% of its HYPE
holdings, the amount of HYPE that remains unstaked is determined based on the Trust’s utilization rate analysis and accordingly
may vary from time to time. Based on Utilization Rate analysis applied to historical data, the Trust generally intends to stake between
30% and 70% of the HYPE it holds, although the amount of HYPE that is staked may be lesser or greater from time to time. The precise percentage
to be staked will be based on the estimated liquidity needs of the Trust and other factors, as determined by the Sponsor.
The rewards owed or paid to the Staking Services Provider reduce the
amount of HYPE rewards that are generated from the Trust’s Staking Activities that are available in the assets of the Trust. Each
Staking Services Provider that generates staking rewards will be entitled to compensation determined as a portion of the staking rewards
(the “Staking Provider Consideration”). The Staking Provider Consideration is paid directly to the Staking Services Provider
from the staking rewards. The Sponsor, the Staking Services Provider and HYPE Custodians are expected to receive an aggregate of 30% of
the staking rewards, with the remainder being retained by the Trust. The Trust will distribute its staking rewards directly to Shareholders.
The
Trust intends to pay cash distributions at least quarterly to Shareholders to distribute staking rewards earned by the Trust. The amount
of any distribution, if any, will depend on the staking rewards actually earned by the Trust during each quarter and cannot be predicted
with certainty. The amount of staking rewards earned will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the amount of HYPE held
by the Trust, the percentage of the Trust’s HYPE that is staked, network staking participation rates, protocol reward rates on
the Hyperliquid Network, and network conditions. Accordingly, there can be no assurance as to the amount of distributions that will be
paid in any quarter, and it is possible that no distributions will be paid in a given quarter if insufficient staking rewards are earned.
Calculation
of NAV and NAV per Share
The
NAV of the Trust is used by the Trust in its day-to-day operations to measure the net value of the Trust’s assets. The NAV is calculated
on each day other than a day when the Exchange is closed for regular trading (a “Business Day”) and is equal to the aggregate
value of the Trust’s assets less its liabilities based on the Pricing Benchmark price. In determining the NAV of the Trust on any
Business Day, the Administrator calculates the price of HYPE held by the Trust as of 4:00 p.m. ET on such day. The Administrator also
calculates the “NAV per Share” of the Trust, which equals the NAV of the Trust divided by the number of outstanding Shares.
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In addition to calculating NAV and NAV per Share, for purposes of the
Trust’s financial statements, the Trust determines the net asset value of the Trust determined on a GAAP basis (“Principal
Market NAV”) and net asset value of the Trust per Share determined on a GAAP basis (“Principal Market NAV per Share”)
on each valuation date for such financial statements. The determination of the Principal Market NAV and Principal Market NAV per Share
is identical to the calculation of NAV and NAV per Share, respectively, except that the value of HYPE is determined using the fair value
of HYPE based on the price in the HYPE market that the Trust considers its “principal market” as of 4:00 p.m. ET on the valuation
date, rather than using the Pricing Benchmark.
NAV and NAV per Share are not measures calculated in accordance with
GAAP and are not intended as substitutes for Principal Market NAV and Principal Market NAV per Share, respectively.
Critical
Accounting Estimates
The
financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements relies
on estimates and assumptions that impact the Trust’s financial position and results of operations. These estimates and assumptions
affect the Trust’s application of accounting policies. Below is a summary of accounting policies on cash and investment valuation.
There were no material estimates involving a significant level of estimation uncertainty that had or are reasonably likely to have had
a material impact on the Trust’s financial condition used in the preparation of the financial statements. In addition, please refer
to Note 2 to the Financial Statements included in this report for further discussion of the Trust’s accounting policies.
Cash
Cash
includes non-interest bearing, non-restricted cash maintained with one financial institution that does not exceed U.S. federally insured
limits.
Investment
Valuation
The
Trust’s policy is to value investments held at fair value. The Trust follows the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements
(“ASC 820”). ASC 820 provides guidance for determining fair value and requires increased disclosure regarding the inputs
to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. ASC 820 determines fair value to be the price that would be received for HYPE in
a current sale, which assumes an exit price resulting from an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
ASC 820-10 requires the assumption that HYPE is sold in its principal market to market participants (or in the absence of a principal
market, the most advantageous market).
The
Trust utilizes an exchange traded price from the Trust’s principal market for HYPE as of 4:00 p.m. ET on the Trust’s financial
statement measurement date.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
The Trust is not aware of any trends, demands, commitments, events,
or uncertainties that are reasonably likely to result in material changes to its liquidity needs. The Trust’s only ordinary recurring
expenses are the Sponsor Fee and the Staking Fee. In exchange for the Sponsor Fee, the Sponsor has agreed to assume the ordinary fees
and expenses incurred by the Trust, including but not limited to the following: fees charged by the Administrator, the HYPE Custodians,
the Transfer Agent and the Trustee, the Marketing Fee, the Exchange’s listing fees, typical maintenance and transaction fees of
the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), SEC registration fees, printing and mailing costs, website fees, tax reporting fees,
audit fees, license fees and expenses, up to $100,000 per annum in ordinary legal fees and expenses. The Sponsor bears expenses in connection
with the Trust’s organization and initial offering costs.
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The
Sponsor is not required to pay any extraordinary or non-routine expenses. Extraordinary expenses are fees and expenses which are unexpected
or unusual in nature, such as legal claims and liabilities and litigation costs or indemnification or other unanticipated expenses. Extraordinary
fees and expenses also include material expenses which are not currently anticipated obligations of the Trust. The Trust will be responsible
for the payment of such expenses to the extent any such expenses are incurred. Routine operational, administrative, and other ordinary
expenses are not deemed extraordinary expenses. The Trust will sell HYPE on an as-needed basis to pay the Sponsor Fee.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
The
Trust does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks
The
Trust is a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and is not required to provide the information otherwise
required under this item.
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