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Hyperliquid is emerging as a challenger to traditional exchanges and prediction markets, says FalconX
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Hyperliquid is emerging as a challenger to traditional exchanges and prediction markets, says FalconX

CoinDesk · May 25, 2026, 8:09 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • “Hyperliquid is seeing traction as demand for its HIP-3 markets expands to include pre-IPO markets,” the report said.
  • Hyperliquid first gained traction through crypto perpetual futures, a type of derivatives contract that dominates offshore digital asset trading.
  • The report pointed to growing activity in Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 markets, which allow users to trade assets including equities, commodities, forex and pre-IPO contracts around the clock.

Senior crypto market strategist David Lawant outlined how Hyperliquid’s recent moves into pre-IPO markets, prediction contracts and tokenized real-world assets are broadening the platform’s appeal beyond crypto-native traders.

“Hyperliquid is seeing traction as demand for its HIP-3 markets expands to include pre-IPO markets,” the report said.

Hyperliquid first gained traction through crypto perpetual futures, a type of derivatives contract that dominates offshore digital asset trading. The platform’s native token, HYPE, has skyrocketed 94% over the past three months. But FalconX said newer products could push the platform into more direct competition with firms such as CME Group, Intercontinental Exchange-backed prediction market Kalshi and Polymarket.

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