Just curious how HYPE can be legit. Imagine guys website which tells you that they are legally registered HYPE and they are going to scam you if you invest money. If you want high profit with invest in online website, better to change your mind and go out and start work. Everyone likes easy or free money but no one likes working, ironic, without hard work we can't develope. So no one will give you legally and guaranteed 15% or higher of invested money, just ask yourself how can they cover fees, give you money and profit for them.
I try to be pretty careful when making generalized statements. I've never actually SEEN an HYIP that wasn't a scam, but I have most certainly not seen them all. So as for whether or not some of them may be legit, I can't say, but I wouldn't risk money with any of them.
Nearly any form of earning income, whether online or offline, will take time and effort, and possibly some spending money. If you see significant value being offered without a significant expenditure of time or effort, be wary.