VALR will launch Hyperliquid-powered perpetual trading on July 6, offering over 200 cross-asset markets with deep on-chain liquidity.
Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, VALR, will launch a new perpetual futures product powered by Hyperliquid. The new service will go live on July 6, 2026, starting with the web platform. The rollout of the mobile app will be soon. Moreover, the launch will give users access to more than 200 perpetual markets through one trading platform.
How Will Hyperliquid Power VALR’s New Perpetual Trading Platform?
Hyperliquid founder Jeff Yan said VALR will use Hyperliquid’s on-chain liquidity to power its main perpetual trading product. The collaboration brings together VALR’s regulated exchange and Hyperliquid’s high-performance Layer-1 blockchain.
Africa's Largest Crypto Exchange VALR to Launch Perps Product Powered by Hyperliquid
Hyperliquid founder Jeff Yan said VALR, Africa's largest crypto exchange, will use Hyperliquid's onchain liquidity to power its core perpetuals offering. VALR previously announced "Perps on… pic.twitter.com/TAHxo1RXQ4
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In the past, VALR announced the launch of “Perps on VALR,” a cross-asset perpetual trading product that was integrated with HyperliquidX. The new service is part of the exchange’s derivatives business, which launched perpetual trading in 2023.
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In addition, users will be able to open, manage and close perpetual positions directly on the VALR platform. Hyperliquid’s permissionless blockchain will be used to provide liquidity and execute trades behind the scenes. Thus, the customers can have a hassle-free trading experience without leaving the VALR platform.
It’s also a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency sector. It is the first major regulated crypto exchange to directly integrate an on-chain Layer-1 protocol to provide liquidity and cross-asset perpetual trading, according to VALR.
What Markets and Features Will the New VALR Product Offer?
The new product will greatly increase the number of markets on VALR. Users will have access to over 200 perpetual markets spanning asset classes. This means that traders will have greater opportunities from a single platform.
Customers can also trade perpetual contracts that are pegged to equities, stock indices, precious metals, commodities, foreign exchange, and selected pre-IPO assets, in addition to cryptocurrencies. This wider range of options enables traders to spread their investments beyond cryptocurrencies.
Moreover, Hyperliquid’s infrastructure is designed to provide deep, real-time on-chain liquidity. In times of high market activity, better liquidity can help to execute trades more effectively and minimize price spreads.
The new service will be fully integrated into VALR’s regulated trading system. As a result, all users in the supported markets, including South Africa, will be able to enjoy the advanced perpetual trading feature within the exchange’s platform.
The launch schedule has been already confirmed. The web version will be available on Monday, July 6, 2026. The same features will be rolled out to the mobile application by VALR shortly.
The collaboration also underscores the increasing adoption of blockchain infrastructure by regulated cryptocurrency exchanges. Rather than developing their own trading platforms, exchanges are increasingly integrating with decentralized networks to enhance liquidity and market access.
The collaboration between VALR and Hyperliquid could foster greater adoption of on-chain trading platforms as the crypto exchange landscape becomes more competitive. The launch also strengthens VALR’s position as Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchange while expanding access to global cross-asset perpetual markets for its users.
Bilal Hassan is a seasoned crypto journalist with over five years of experience covering blockchain, digital assets, and global fintech trends. His work focuses on market developments, regulatory shifts, and the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency adoption worldwide.