OpenSea hints at perps launch powered by Hyperliquid
OpenSea may be preparing to add perpetual contracts, in a move that would take the NFT marketplace deeper into crypto trading.
- OpenSea’s Zack Brenner asked users who wanted early access to perpetual contracts on the platform.
- Brenner later replied “YES” when asked whether Hyperliquid would power OpenSea’s planned perps feature.
- CoinGecko ranks OpenSea third in NFT marketplace volume, with a 19.9% monthly market share.
OpenSea Product Marketing Lead Zack Brenner asked users on X who wanted early access to perpetual contracts on OpenSea. The post drew attention because it pointed to a possible new trading product from one of the best-known NFT marketplaces.
Brenner later appeared to confirm the infrastructure partner when a user asked whether the service would be powered by Hyperliquid. He replied “YES”, according to posts shared by Hyperliquid-focused accounts on X. OpenSea has not yet released a full product page, launch date, supported assets or user terms for the planned feature.
Hyperliquid link draws trader attention
Hyperliquid is one of the most watched on-chain derivatives platforms in crypto. It allows users to trade perpetual contracts, which track asset prices without requiring direct ownership of the asset.
The possible OpenSea integration would place Hyperliquid infrastructure inside a consumer-facing platform best known for NFT trading. That would give OpenSea a route into crypto derivatives without building a full perp exchange from the ground up.
OpenSea broadens beyond NFTs
OpenSea remains a major NFT marketplace, even after losing the market share it held during the 2021 and 2022 NFT boom. CoinGecko’s latest marketplace ranking places OpenSea third by monthly NFT trading volume, with a 19.9% share and $66.52 million in volume.
As previously reported by crypto.news, OpenSea delayed its SEA token launch in March due to weak market conditions. That report said SEA was expected to support a broader “trade everything” strategy covering NFTs, token trading and features such as perpetual futures.
Perps tease follows SEA token delay
The new perps tease comes after OpenSea slowed its token rollout and adjusted its rewards plan. CEO Devin Finzer said the team wanted to ensure “every piece is in place” before moving forward with the SEA launch.
A perps product could become part of that wider product shift. It may help OpenSea serve users who want more than NFT buying and selling. It could also place the platform closer to exchanges that combine spot trading, derivatives and rewards in one app.
Crypto.news also reported that Hyperliquid is gaining more attention from regulated market products. Grayscale recently updated its Hyperliquid ETF filing with the HYPG ticker and a 0.29% fee, while 21Shares and Bitwise already have Hyperliquid-linked products in the market.
OpenSea has not confirmed whether perps will launch to all users or begin with a limited test. For now, Brenner’s posts point to early access and a possible Hyperliquid-powered rollout, but full details remain pending.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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