Hyperliquid integrates with BitGo self-custody wallets to streamline institutional trading

Hyperliquid, the perpetual futures exchange that has carved out a significant niche in decentralized derivatives, now connects directly with BitGo’s self-custody hot wallets. The integration targets institutional clients operating outside restricted jurisdictions, giving trading desks a way to access Hyperliquid’s perpetual markets without the usual friction of signing every transaction onchain. How the integration works The technical backbone here is WalletConnect, which acts as the bridge between BitGo’s self-custody hot wallets and Hyperliquid’s trading interface. Eligible clients go through a one-time wallet activation process, after which they can place, modify, and close orders without needing to sign each transaction individually or pay onchain gas fees per trade. Critically, the setup avoids exposing private keys during the trading process. Deposits and withdrawals still flow through BitGo’s existing approval policies, including multi-user authorization requirements where applicable. So while the trading experience gets smoother, the custody layer retains its full security stack. Who can use it, and who cannot The integration is explicitly limited to institutional clients, ...