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Arthur Hayes invests $2.2 million in Synapse’s SYN token amid strong June rally

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, disclosed a $2.2 million purchase of 6.16 million SYN tokens, coinciding with the token’s more than 10-fold increase in June. His investment in Synapse’s Hypercall options DEX helped push SYN’s price up by as much as 26% on June 29.

Published 2026-06-29 05:12 UTCUpdated 2026-06-29 15:53 UTC
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Crypto.News report on Arthur Hayes Synapse bet
crypto.news · crypto.news · 2026-06-29 15:53 UTC
Cointelegraph markets
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-06-29 05:12 UTC
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Overview

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, disclosed a $2.2 million purchase of 6.16 million SYN tokens, coinciding with the token’s more than 10-fold increase in June. His investment in Synapse’s Hypercall options DEX helped push SYN’s price up by as much as 26% on June 29.

Score total
1.04
Momentum 24h
2
Posts
2
Origins
2
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
50%
Why now
  • The SYN token has experienced a dramatic price increase in June, peaking with a 26% jump on June 29.
  • Hayes’s recent purchase signals confidence in Synapse’s project and its market potential.
  • This development may impact trading activity and liquidity on Synapse’s Hypercall DEX.
Why it matters
  • Arthur Hayes is a prominent crypto figure whose investments can influence market sentiment.
  • Synapse’s SYN token has shown strong price momentum, attracting notable backers.
  • The investment highlights growing interest in decentralized options trading platforms.
Continuity snapshot
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  • Continuity stage: emerging_confirmed.
  • Current status: open.
  • 2 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
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Cointelegraph markets
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-06-29 05:12 UTC
Crypto.News report on Arthur Hayes Synapse bet
crypto.news · crypto.news · 2026-06-29 15:53 UTC
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