HIP-3 Open Interest Hits $1.6 Billion After 36 Days Of Growth

By Amrin Sanjay | Edited By Messam Raza,March 28, 2026, 2:30 PM

The ecosystem of HIP-3 in Hyperliquid is currently experiencing continued momentum, where the Open Interest (OI) is currently valued at around $1.6 billion after registering consecutive growth over 36 days.

This is attributed to a rise in the number of participants in on-chain derivatives trading, driven by strong volume growth and market concentration.

HIP-3 & @tradexyz Momentum In 4 Charts

▫️HIP-3 7d and 14d average OI have reached new highs for 36 consecutive days, now at ~$1.6B and ~$1.5B respectively.

▫️HIP-3 shows sustained high growth, with volumes scaling rapidly (~$50B monthly volume), while MoM% has ranged from ~42%… pic.twitter.com/hAlCsiiGip

— GLC (@GLC_Research) March 27, 2026

Open Interest Climbs to Record Levels

Data also shows that the 7-day average open interest and 14-day average open interest for HIP-3 have risen to $1.6 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively. This demonstrates the trend in open interest, which has been rising consistently for over a month.

An increase in open interest usually implies an increase in capital being supplied to the market, in the number of market participants, and in the number of leveraged positions. The consistency of the growth suggests sustained engagement rather than short-term spikes.

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Rapid Volume Expansion Supports Growth

As OI levels rise, so has the trading volume in HIP-3. Trading volumes have increased significantly, reaching levels nearing $50 billion in a short span of a month, while the growth in the last few months has ranged between 42% and 200%.

This kind of growth in trading volume suggests increasing demand for on-chain derivatives, in liquidity levels in the platform, and in relevance within the overall crypto trading landscape. Higher volumes often reinforce open interest trends, creating a feedback loop of liquidity and participation.

Trade.xyz Dominates Market Share

One of the major contributors to the growth of the volume in the HIP-3 market has been Trade.xyz, which currently commands a market share of nearly 90% in the overall HIP-3 ecosystem.

This implies that there is a high level of liquidity in the market, a high level of preference for the infrastructure, and a high level of efficiency in the market. However, there are also a number of concerns that could be linked to the ecosystem in the context of competition.

Daily Volumes Show Strong Uptrend

The short-term figures also reinforce the strength of this trend. HIP-3’s 7-day and 14-day average daily volumes have increased substantially. These figures have increased by around 1400% (7-day average) year-to-date and 1300% (14-day average) year-to-date. The trading volumes are now close to $2 billion, signaling a new baseline for activity within the ecosystem.

What This Means for the Market

The increase in open interest as well as trading volume implies that the growth rate of HIP-3 is accelerating. Some implications of this are more liquidity available for larger transactions, for institutional/high capital involvement, and for strength for decentralized derivatives exchanges. However, accelerating growth phases require continuous demand to maintain momentum.

Outlook for HIP-3

If the current trends are sustained, HIP-3 may cement its position in the on-chain derivatives market. Some of the factors that may be of interest in the future include continuation of open interest above $1.6 billion, maintenance of high daily volumes, and diversification of the market beyond the dominant entities. The sustainability of the market and the expansion of the market participants may be vital in the future.

This article contains market analysis and price predictions. These are not guarantees. Crypto markets are volatile. Always DYOR. Not financial advice.

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