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Hyperliquid vaults explained: HLP vault (market making yield), custom strategy vaults on HyperEVM, how to deposit, risks, and expected returns from Hyperliquid vault participation.

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70%+
Perp DEX Market Share
$21.8B
24H Volume (Apr 2026)
$7.3B
Open Interest
0.2s
Transaction Finality
100+
Perp Markets
40×
Max Leverage
About

Hyperliquid Vaults

Hyperliquid vaults explained: HLP vault (market making yield), custom strategy vaults on HyperEVM, how to deposit, risks, and expected returns from Hyperliquid vault participation.

Hyperliquid is the dominant decentralized perpetuals exchange commanding approximately 70% of all on-chain derivatives volume. Built on a custom L1 with HyperBFT consensus, it achieves 0.2-second finality and 200,000+ TPS. Features: on-chain CLOB (not AMM), 100+ perp markets, up to 40x leverage, 0.024%/0.045% maker/taker fees, spot trading, HLP vaults, and HyperEVM for DeFi composability. HYPE token launched November 2024 — 31% to users, zero VC allocation. No KYC required.

// hyperliquid.stats
TypePerp DEX + Spot + L1
Perp Mkt Share66–73% of DEX perps
24H Volume~$21.8B (Apr 2026)
Open Interest$7.3B
30D Volume$300B+
Max Leverage40×
Maker Fee0.024%
Taker Fee0.045%
Finality0.2 seconds
TPS200,000+
Users760,000+
VC FundingZero
KYC RequiredNo
Features

Why Hyperliquid Dominates

70%+ of all decentralized perpetuals volume runs through Hyperliquid — here is why.

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0.2s Finality
HyperBFT consensus — trades settle in 0.2 seconds at 200,000+ TPS.
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On-Chain CLOB
Central Limit Order Book running fully on-chain — tight spreads, professional market making.
[03]
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40× Leverage
100+ perp markets with up to 40x leverage. 0.024% maker / 0.045% taker fees.
[04]
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HYPE Token
No VC funding. 31% airdropped to users. Captures protocol fee revenue.
[05]
🏦
Vaults & HLP
Earn yield from market making via the Hyperliquidity Provider vault.
[06]
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No KYC
No account required. No custody risk. Your keys, your funds.
Guide

How to Use Hyperliquid Vaults

No KYC, no custodian. Connect a wallet and trade perpetuals on-chain in minutes.

01

Connect wallet to app

hyperliquid.xyz — no account or KYC required.

02

Bridge USDC to Hyperliquid from Ethereum, Arbitrum, or other supported chains

03

Select a perp market, set leverage, and place your order — settles in 0

2 seconds.

Trade On-Chain at CEX Speed

70%+ of decentralized perpetuals volume. $21.8B in 24H. 0.2-second finality. No KYC. No custodian risk.

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No account required · No KYC · No withdrawal limits · Self-custody

FAQ

Questions About Hyperliquid Vaults

What is Hyperliquid Vaults?
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Hyperliquid vaults explained: HLP vault (market making yield), custom strategy vaults on HyperEVM, how to deposit, risks, and expected returns from Hyperliquid vault participation.
What is Hyperliquid market share?
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Hyperliquid commands approximately 70% of all decentralized perpetuals volume globally as of 2026, processing $21.8B+ daily — the dominant position in on-chain derivatives.
Is Hyperliquid safe?
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Hyperliquid is non-custodial — you keep your private keys. Smart contract risk exists for bridge and vault contracts. Trading risk (leverage/liquidation) is separate. The platform has operated without major security incidents.
What are Hyperliquid fees?
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0.024% maker, 0.045% taker for standard users. High-volume traders receive discounts. Top market makers can receive negative maker rebates.
What is the HYPE token?
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HYPE is Hyperliquid\'s native token — captures fee revenue, secures the L1 through staking, and is used as HyperEVM gas. 31% of supply was airdropped to early users with zero VC allocation. Trades around $41-45 (May 2026).
Reviews

What Traders Say

Perp Trader
★★★★★

"Hyperliquid has been my primary trading venue since early 2025. The execution quality is indistinguishable from Binance Futures at the position sizes I trade. Self-custody is a significant advantage I don\'t want to give up."

DeFi Investor
★★★★★

"The HYPE airdrop was the fairest token distribution I\'ve seen. No VC allocation, 31% directly to users based on trading activity. Combined with genuine protocol revenue capture, HYPE has real fundamental backing."

Researcher
★★★★☆

"The market share numbers are remarkable for a DEX. 70% of decentralized perp volume is not a statistical artifact — it reflects genuine product superiority in execution quality and liquidity."

The Decentralized Exchange Built for Professionals

No VC funding. 31% of HYPE airdropped to users. On-chain order book. 760,000+ traders.

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