Nvidia perp on Hyperliquid drops 10.6% in 35 minutes as second alleged affair surfaces
The decline split into a 5% fall after initial disclosures and a further 5.6% after reports of an ouster plan, all within half an hour.
Key takeaways
- 1Nvidia perpetual contract fell 10.6 percent in under 35 minutes on 11 November 2026
- 2Drop split into a 5 percent fall after affair news and a 5.6 percent fall after ouster reports
Nvidia perpetual contracts on the Hyperliquid exchange fell 10.6 percent in under 35 minutes on 11 November 2026. The sharp drop followed news of a second alleged extramarital affair involving Chief Executive Jensen Huang.
The price fell five percent after initial reports of the affair emerged. A further 5.6 percent decline followed information that Nvidia was preparing to remove Huang from his role. The entire move occurred in less than three quarters of an hour, triggering liquidations for traders with long positions.
Nvidia designs graphics processing units and artificial intelligence chips. Its shares are tracked through crypto-based perpetual contracts on Hyperliquid, a digital derivatives platform. Perpetuals allow leveraged exposure without an expiry date, which amplifies price reactions to news. Huang has led the company since its founding, and personal scandals involving him have previously moved the stock, as seen in early November.
This episode shows how non-financial news can trigger rapid swings in crypto-derivative markets. Traders will monitor further media coverage and any board decisions regarding Huang's role. Watch for an official statement from Nvidia's board and for Hyperliquid's margin requirement adjustments.
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