What are Hyperliquid and HYPE?
Hyperliquid is a layer one blockchain built around a decentralised exchange. The ecosystem also supports borrowing, lending, real-world assets and an Ethereum Virtual Machine for smart contract apps.
HYPE is the native token of the Hyperliquid blockchain. It's used for gas fees, governance and staking under its delegated proof-of-stake consensus mechanism.
How to buy HYPE in the UK
Here's how to buy in the Crypto.com App:
- Create your account and complete identity verification.
- Add funds to your account.
- Tap 'Buy', search for Hyperliquid and enter the amount you want to spend.
- Check the order details and confirm when you're ready.
What payment methods can you use for HYPE?
You can add funds or pay by bank transfer, debit or credit card (Visa or Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto. The payment options available may vary by jurisdiction.
Bank transfers are free on Crypto.com, and paying in GBP by bank transfer can help you avoid foreign exchange fees when buying HYPE.
Can you buy less than one HYPE?
Yes. There's no need to buy a whole HYPE token. You can buy fractional amounts of Hyperliquid from as little as £1.
If you use a One-Time order in the App, it buys or sells crypto at the current market price. The conversion rate is valid for 15 seconds; if you don't confirm in time, the rate refreshes. Once placed, a One-Time order can't be cancelled because it executes immediately.




