MetaMask Taps Hyperliquid to Launch Perpetual Contract Trading

Web3 wallet MetaMask has introduced perpetual contract trading after launching in-wallet access to Hyperliquid’s DEX market. The feature will help MetaMask establish itself as an all-in-one self-custodial trading and investment hub for global finance

MetaMask has also announced the launch of MetaMask Rewards, which is expected to go live by the end of October

MetaMask Expands Access To Perpetual Futures

MetaMask has launched in-wallet trading on Hyperliquid, expanding access to perpetual futures. The integration allows users to open positions with leverage of up to 40x on over 150 supported tokens. Users can also fund their accounts using any EVM-compatible coins. The launch comes at a time when the wallet operator has reported strong growth, and underscores a pivotal moment in the wallet’s transformation

Hyperliquid’s integration with MetaMask comes after the recent integration of Aster with Trust Wallet. The official announcement was made a day after numerous rumors of MetaMask integrating Hyperliquid trading code. The addition of DEX trading comes right after MetaMask announced its first rewards program, aiming to boost usage. However, users have raised concerns about speed and potentially higher expenses associated with in-wallet trading. Gal Eldar, Global Project Lead at MetaMask, stated,

“MetaMask was built to give people true ownership of their assets. Now we’re extending that same principle to the world’s most important markets, giving people access without ever giving up custody. This marks another step in transforming MetaMask into an on-chain platform for personal finance. Ultimately, we’re working not just to bring people on-chain, but to create the reasons users will never want to leave.”

Transforming Access To Global Markets

Perpetual futures account for around 75% of all crypto trading volume. However, participation remained confined to centralized exchanges. However, there has been a shift with total perpetual DEX trading volume rising to an all-time high in August 2025, thanks to rising demand for non-custodial alternatives. However, adoption remained slow thanks to fragmented infrastructure and poor mobile experiences

MetaMask aims to bridge this gap with its in-wallet perpetual trading feature. The redesigned mobile app helps improve speed and reduce latency. It also features one-click funding from any EVM chain and zero swap fees on perps. The integration has helped MetaMask become one of the first self-custodial wallets to offer native perps trading in permitted regions. MetaMask has also allowed passive holders to become active traders at scale by embedding pro-grade derivatives

Rewards Program

MetaMask also announced the launch of a rewards program, which will be released by the end of October. Users can earn rewards for activity within the wallet ecosystem. Points will be awarded for swaps, perpetual contract trading, and referrals. Reward conditions will also include operations using the MetaMask card and the mUSD stablecoin. Prizes include a $30 million distribution of LINEA tokens, discounts on futures trading fees, priority customer support, and a free annual subscription to the premium Metal Card.

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