DefiLlama (crypto analytics platform): Hyperliquid Leads with $7.14B Daily Volume

On January 28, according to DefiLlama, most platforms recorded daily volume growth, with Hyperliquid’s activity dipping but open interest climbing to $8.49B.

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Summary

DefiLlama data for January 28 shows most trading platforms experienced daily volume growth, though Hyperliquid’s volume fell to $6.52 billion while its open interest rose to $8.49 billion. Lighter ranked second with $3.91 billion in volume, followed by EdgeX at $3.27 billion. These metrics indicate shifting activity and increased outstanding derivatives positions on leading crypto exchanges.

Terms & Concepts
  • Open interest: Total value of outstanding, unsettled derivatives positions—signals active exposure in the market.
  • Trading volume: Total value of assets exchanged over a period—indicates market activity and liquidity.
  • DefiLlama: A crypto analytics platform that aggregates cross-chain market and protocol data.