Hyperliquid open interest hits $11.5 billion, highest since October 2025 sell-off

Open interest has risen 130% from early February lows, with Delphi Digital saying activity was concentrated in HIP-3 markets and S&P 500 perpetuals on the decentralized derivatives platform.

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Summary

Hyperliquid's open interest has climbed 130% from its early February lows to $11.5 billion, according to cited market data, reaching its highest level since the October 2025 market sell-off. Open interest, the total value of outstanding derivatives positions, is a common gauge of trader participation and leverage. Delphi Digital said much of the increase was concentrated in the HIP-3 market framework and S&P 500 perpetuals, indicating stronger demand for tokenized traditional-asset exposure alongside broader renewed activity on the platform.

Terms & Concepts
  • Open interest: The total value of outstanding derivatives positions that have not been closed.
  • HIP-3: A market framework on Hyperliquid that Delphi Digital said accounted for a significant share of recent activity.
  • Perpetual futures: Derivatives contracts with no expiry date, including products such as S&P 500 perpetuals.