Open contracts on Hyperliquid's HIP-3 market surged to a record $1.74 billion, a 25% increase since mid-March. This growth is driven by the platform's 24/7 trading ability, fueled by geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices, benefiting both the platform and its native token, HYPE.

Decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid recorded cumulative trading volume of approximately $14.39 billion across its HIP-3 markets over the past seven days, with crude oil contracts leading activity as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drove oil prices above $100 per barrel and fueled demand for 24/7 commodity trading.

Hyperliquid's HIP-3 board has achieved billion in trading volume over the past 7 days, primarily driven by WTI crude oil contracts, demonstrating strong market activity. Powered by the US-Iran conflict, the platform's 24/7 trading functionality has made it an important source for price discovery, replacing traditional exchanges. As Hyperliquid adapts to CFTC regulations, it aims to maintain financial neutrality, but how to balance compliance requirements with the advantages of decentralized trading remains a challenge.

Hyperliquid is rapidly expanding its liquidity and market share, surpassing $1 billion in stablecoin and adding $1 billion in open interest last month. Growth is fueled by trades on HIP-3, reflecting a shift to traditional assets. Token HYPE shows strong performance but faces selling pressure and volatility.

The HIP-3 market of Hyperliquid has reached a milestone with open interest surpassing $1.43 billion. Significant trading activity, particularly in perpetual WTI contracts, indicates growing user interest in tokenized traditional assets.

Aggregated open interest across Hyperliquid's HIP-3 markets reached a record $1.43 billion on March 14, 2026, representing a more than 100-fold increase since the markets launched six months ago, according to data from The Block.

Hyperliquid's HIP-3 market reached a new high in open interest at $1.43 billion, driven primarily by the trade.xyz platform, with non-crypto assets dominating its trading pairs. HIP-3 offers 24/7 trading advantages that break through traditional market constraints, attracting a broad investor base. The HYPE token has performed exceptionally well, providing support for the ecosystem's growth, with HIP-4 set to further expand the market in the future.

_Hyperliquid records $1.4B weekend volume and $1.3B open interest as RWA perps expand with HIP-3 markets for oil, gold, and stock indices._ Real-world asset trading activity on Hyperliquid has increased rapidly during the past two weeks. Platform data shows weekend trading volume

_Hyperliquid records $1.4B weekend volume and $1.3B open interest as RWA perps expand with HIP-3 markets for oil, gold, and stock indices._ Real-world asset trading activity on Hyperliquid has increased rapidly during the past two weeks. Platform data shows weekend trading volume

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