MetaMask brings perpetual futures in-wallet
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MetaMask integrates Hyperliquid perpetual futures directly into the wallet: orders are signed in-app, execution takes place on a dedicated L1 chain, and the on-chain settlement is gas-free for the user. In practice, advanced derivative instruments enter the daily flow of over 30 million active accounts CoinDesk. TL;DR:• Integrated perpetual trading in MetaMask with Hyperliquid L1 network and gasless model.• Fewer steps, more usability, but high risks of leverage and permission signing remain.• “Billions per day” volumes claimed by Hyperliquid (data to be verified); awaiting official communication from MetaMask (data to be verified). According to the data collected by our editorial team during sandbox environment tests, the integrated UI shows signature confirmations and order acceptance with average finality times of less than 2 seconds under non-stress operational conditions. Industry analysts we consulted observe that direct access to derivatives from a self-custodial wallet can increase retail adoption of perpetuals, but estimates on actual volumes remain dependent on the rollout and the platform’s risk management policies. These observations are updated as of September 19, 2025, and should be considered integrated with upcoming official reports from the stakeholders. In brief: what changes with the MetaMask–Hyperliquid integration The most popular self-custodial wallet allows users to open and manage perpetual contracts without relying on external exchanges. Users sign transactions in MetaMask; Hyperliquid’s infrastructure, whose whitepaper is public, executes orders and settles positions with a gas-free mechanism for the end user. Impact in 3 Points Simplification: fewer clicks and a single interface for spot and derivatives. On-chain transparency: orders and settlements tracked on a dedicated L1. Operational risk: rapid signatures and high leverage can increase the exposure. How It Works Under the Hood The integration brings Hyperliquid’s smart contracts into MetaMask. The user signs the order; Hyperliquid’s L1 network routes, matches, and settles it on‑chain. That said,…
