What are Hyperliquid and HYPE?
Hyperliquid is a layer one blockchain built around a decentralized exchange. It’s best known for perpetual futures and spot trading, while 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 US
In the Crypto.com App, the buying flow is:
- 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.
- Review the order details and confirm when you’re ready.
What payment methods can you use for HYPE?
US users can fund or pay using bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto. Available payment options may vary by jurisdiction.
Depositing US dollars (USD) directly by local bank transfer can help avoid foreign exchange fees when buying HYPE.
Can you buy less than one HYPE?
Yes. You don’t need to buy a whole HYPE token. US users can purchase fractional amounts of Hyperliquid from as little as US$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 canceled because it executes immediately.
