Hyperliquid seeks US entry as HYPE surges 79.2% in Q2

Regulatory landscape in the US

U.S. regulatory agencies are currently evaluating how to integrate derivatives, decentralized exchanges, and other on-chain financial products with a framework traditionally focused on centralized intermediaries. This situation presents unique challenges for platforms like Hyperliquid, which operates without central control and allows users to interact directly with its blockchain-based protocol.

At the moment, Hyperliquid’s trading interface is not available to users in the United States. The Hyperliquid blockchain has been declared illegal within the country, and the project’s terms of use specifically label all individuals and entities based in the U.S. as “Restricted Persons,” barring them from accessing its services through the official interface.

Despite these restrictions, Hyperliquid continues to attract interest for its permissionless network, where the underlying blockchain and smart contracts function independently from the web interface that most participants use.

Strategic efforts toward compliance

Perpetual futures remain central to Hyperliquid’s offerings. However, these products fall under an extensive regulatory regime overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the U.S., complicating direct access for domestic users. As a result, Hyperliquid’s leadership has prioritized regulatory engagement.

The Policy Center, based in Washington and launched in February 2026, is spearheading this initiative. Led by crypto attorney Jake Chervinsky, the Policy Center focuses on finding a “clear, regulated path” for U.S. residents to participate in on-chain derivatives markets.

The Hyperliquid Policy Center has set its sights on regulatory clarity, aiming to provide Americans with secure and legal access to advanced on-chain financial tools.

Interest in developing pathways for domestic participation has been driven by both regulatory necessity and the platform’s impressive economic performance. The Q2 report found that HYPE, Hyperliquid’s native token, jumped 79.2% during the second quarter, marking the second straight period in which it surpassed overall crypto sector growth.

Growing market influence

With this rapid expansion, Hyperliquid’s profile has risen to a level where U.S. policymakers and regulators can no longer overlook the project’s influence on derivatives markets. Nevertheless, American individuals and institutions remain largely blocked from directly using the platform.

As traditional markets adapt to new technologies, a fundamental shift is underway. Wall Street institutions are increasingly testing and adopting web3 platforms, moving toward direct ownership of shares and commodities in crypto wallets. Platforms such as 1stepSwap now enable investors to hold tokenized real-world assets, including U.S. equities, gold, and silver, directly on-chain while accessing optimal prices without third-party intermediaries.

Hyperliquid continues to prioritize regulatory engagement and user protection as it builds on its strong performance and looks to open access for U.S. users.