Hyperliquid HIP-3 Open Interest Reaches $1.88 Billion ATH

By Amrin Sanjay | Edited By Ammar Raza,March 31, 2026, 5:00 AM

Hyperliquid continues to experience strong growth in its HIP-3 markets, with Open Interest (OI) hitting an all-time high of $1.88 billion. This is due to increasing demand for on-chain derivatives, particularly in tokenized traditional assets, which is increasing exponentially on the platform.

$HYPE HIP-3 OI hit ATH $1.88B w/ xyz alone accounts for $1.72B of that.

> Traditional markets close on weekends.
> Hyperliquid OI climbing harder on weekends

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Open Interest Hits Record $1.88 Billion

According to recent on-chain data, HIP-3 Open Interest records surged to an all-time high of $1.88 billion in intraday trade.

This represents a significant increase from previous milestones, which include:

• $793 million in early 2026
• $1.43 billion in recent weeks
• $1.74 billion in previous ATH levels

The steady increase in Open Interest records suggests sustained inflows of capital into HIP-3 markets.

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Trade.xyz Drives Majority of Activity

Significantly, most of this is being driven through Trade.xyz, which is where most of the HIP-3 action is being taken.

Key figures:

• 91.6% market share in OI
• Open interest generated is more than $1.72 billion
• Significant contribution to the ecosystem’s liquidity and execution

This is indicative of the efficiency with which the ecosystem is operating, but at the same time, there are risks of centralization.

Growth Fueled by Tokenized Traditional Assets

Unlike other traditional crypto derivatives platforms, HIP-3’s growth is largely fueled by tokenized real-world and traditional financial assets. The top markets in terms of open interest include commodities such as gold and crude oil, equity indices such as the Nasdaq and S&P 500, and other non-crypto assets. This diversification has enabled HIP-3 to attract more traders beyond the traditional crypto audience.

Volume Expansion Supports OI Growth

Such an increase in open interest is also justified by the rise in trading volumes and market activities. Earlier reports show rapid scaling in total trading volume, new highs in Open Interest over past weeks, and increasing number of active traders. Generally, when the volume is high, open interest also tends to rise.

What This Means for DeFi Derivatives

The jump in OI to $1.88 billion indicates the overall shift in the landscape of decentralized finance. More demand for on-chain trading of derivatives, expansion beyond the crypto sphere to traditional asset exposure, and more competition with traditional exchanges. The HIP-3 approach to permissionless market development is facilitating faster development and expansion beyond traditional methods.

Outlook for HIP-3 and Hyperliquid

With the momentum likely to continue, some of the key areas to keep an eye out for are:

• If OI is able to breach the $2 billion mark or get closer to it
• The sustainability of the growth generated through non-crypto assets
• The diversification beyond the dominant players, including Trade.xyz

If the trends continue, Hyperliquid is likely to continue its rise to becoming another key player in the on-chain derivatives space.

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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