Hyperliquid Seeks Legal Path to Launch Perpetual Trading in the United States

cryptonews.ruPubblicato 2026-08-12Pubblicato ultima volta 2026-08-12

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Hyperliquid, a cryptocurrency exchange, is intensifying its lobbying efforts with U.S. regulators, including the CFTC and SEC, to find a legally compliant way to launch perpetual futures trading for American users. Currently, U.S. users are blocked from accessing the platform due to regulatory gaps that leave certain crypto derivatives outside the scope of the Commodity Exchange Act. Through its funded Hyperliquid Policy Center, the company is conducting research and advocacy in Washington, D.C., aiming to establish a regulated framework for on-chain perpetual contracts and decentralized market infrastructure in the United States. This push comes as U.S. regulators are already beginning to adapt, with the CFTC recently approving a Bitcoin-spot perpetual contract and seeking public comment on other perpetual products. Meanwhile, broader crypto market data for July shows a significant decline in trading volumes, with total futures volume on centralized exchanges hitting its lowest level since December 2023.

Hyperliquid has intensified its lobbying efforts with U.S. regulators in search of a legal method to introduce perpetual investment products in the country.

The Information journalist Yueqi Yang, who interviewed the Hyperliquid Policy Center on this matter, reported that the exchange has "ramped up engagement with U.S. regulators to find pathways to enter the American markets."

Access to Hyperliquid is closed to users from the United States due to regulatory restrictions.

In the United States, derivative fraud is not entirely prohibited, but it does not fall under the Commodity Exchange Act, which sets rules for the clearing, margining, and execution of derivatives traded on registered platforms.

This gap has spurred crackdowns on both centralized and DeFi platforms offering off-exchange derivatives.

Hyperliquid Seeks Favorable Regulation in Washington, D.C.

While operating abroad, Hyperliquid is funding advocacy work aimed at changing regulations to allow for the seamless introduction of perpetual products in U.S. markets.

According to the report, the Hyperliquid Policy Center, funded by the Hyper Foundation, conducts research and lobbying in Washington, D.C., with the goal of creating a regulated system for access to perpetual tracs on blockchain and decentralized market infrastructure in the United States.

According to Yang, both the CFTC and SEC "will play a significant role in shaping some of the fastest-growing segments of cryptocurrencies, such as perpetual futures and staking, which are not covered by the Clarity Act."

American regulators are already adapting to accommodate perpetual products within compliant structures.

In May, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved the listing of a perpetual trac tied to the spot price of Bitcoin and, in the future, plans to consider perpetual tracs tied to other assets on a case-by-case basis.

Two proposed changes concerning round-the-clock energy futures and perpetual tracs related to Cryptopolitan oil, as reported in June, were opened for public comment by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Crypto Market Trading Volume Declined in July

In other news, according to CryptoRank, the cryptocurrency market saw a decline in trading volume in July.

The total volume of futures trading on centralized exchanges dropped to $4.0 trillion in July, reaching the lowest level since December 2023 and sharply falling from the peak values above $10 trillion at the end of 2025.

A similar trend was observed on decentralized exchanges (DEX). Monthly trading volume in July decreased by approximately 21% to $531 billion. According to CryptoRank, this decline ended a two-month recovery that began in April.

Domande pertinenti

QWhat is Hyperliquid seeking from US regulators, and why is it unable to operate in the US currently?

AHyperliquid is seeking a legally compliant path to launch perpetual trading products (like perpetual futures) in the United States. It is currently inaccessible to US users due to regulatory restrictions and gaps in the Commodity Exchange Act, which does not cover over-the-counter derivatives offered by many crypto platforms.

QWhat organization is Hyperliquid funding to influence US regulatory policy, and what is its goal?

AHyperliquid is funding the Hyperliquid Policy Center, which conducts research and lobbies in Washington D.C. Its goal is to create a regulated framework for accessing perpetual contracts on blockchain and decentralized market infrastructure within the United States.

QWhat recent action by the CFTC shows US regulators are adapting to perpetual contracts?

AIn May, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved the listing of a perpetual contract tied to the spot price of Bitcoin. It also announced plans to consider other asset-linked perpetual contracts on a case-by-case basis in the future.

QWhat was the reported trend in the volume of cryptocurrency futures trading in July according to CryptoRank?

AAccording to CryptoRank, the total futures trading volume on centralized exchanges in July fell to $4.0 trillion. This was the lowest level since December 2023 and marked a sharp decline from peak values above $10 trillion in late 2025.

QWhat was the regulatory gap mentioned in the article that has led to crackdowns on platforms offering crypto derivatives?

AThe regulatory gap is that cryptocurrency derivatives fraud is not entirely illegal in the US, but these products are not covered by the Commodity Exchange Act. This Act sets rules for clearing, margin, and execution of derivatives traded on registered venues, leaving over-the-counter crypto derivatives in a legal gray area.

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