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Hyperliquid's futures open interest has climbed to $1.45 billion, moving ahead of XRP's $1.12 billion and marking a notable shift in how much trader capital sits behind each token's derivatives market.
Open interest measures the total value of active futures positions that have not yet been closed, and a higher figure signals more capital committed to a market at a given moment. Hyperliquid reaching <a href="https://u.today/hyperliquid-flips-xrp-in-futures-open-interest" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$1.45 billion</a> places its native token among the more heavily traded assets in crypto derivatives. For related coverage, see <a href="https://www.marketbit.net/trader-deposits-16-6-million-usdc-into-hyperliquid-and-opens-spcx-long-position/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Trader Deposits $16.6M USDC Into Hyperliquid for SPCX Long</a>.
The milestone follows a steady rise in activity across Hyperliquid's on-chain perpetuals venue, which has drawn attention through developments such as its <a href="https://www.marketbit.net/shiba-inu-xrp-bitcoin-hyperliquid-price-analysis-june-24/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">HIP-3 exchange upgrade</a> and reports that <a href="https://www.marketbit.net/grayscale-files-hyperliquid-etf-report/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Grayscale filed for a Hyperliquid ETF</a>.
<h2 id="how-hyperliquid-moved-ahead-of-xrp">How Hyperliquid Moved Ahead of XRP</h2>
XRP's futures open interest stood at $1.12 billion, leaving Hyperliquid roughly $330 million ahead on the metric. The gap is the defining data point behind the ranking change, with Hyperliquid overtaking a token that has long carried deep derivatives liquidity. For related coverage, see <a href="https://www.marketbit.net/hyperliquid-hip3-exchange-upgrade/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Hyperliquid's HIP-3 Upgrade: A Game Changer for DeFi</a>.
The comparison is metric-specific and does not speak to spot market size, where XRP remains one of the largest crypto assets. Earlier reporting had noted that <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/06/16/hyperliquid-s-hype-becomes-fifth-largest-token-in-futures-trading-xrp-remains-ahead" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Hyperliquid's HYPE became the fifth-largest token in futures trading while XRP remained ahead</a>, underscoring how quickly the positions have shifted. For related coverage, see <a href="https://www.marketbit.net/bonk-attackers-send-400b-more-to-coinbase-cex-total-hits-1-626t/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BONK Attackers Send 400B More to Coinbase, CEX Total Hits 1.626T</a>.
<h2 id="what-the-shift-signals-for-traders">What the Shift Signals for Traders</h2>
A rise in open interest generally points to growing participation in a futures market rather than a directional call on price. In Hyperliquid's case, the increase reflects more capital flowing into its perpetuals, a trend also visible in recent flows like a $16.6 million USDC deposit tied to an SPCX long position.
For market watchers tracking relative demand, the ranking change is a signal that trader focus has tilted toward Hyperliquid on the derivatives side, at least for now. Open interest can move quickly, and the figures compared here reflect a single snapshot rather than a sustained lead.
What to know:
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 <li>Hyperliquid futures open interest reached $1.45 billion.</li>
 <li>That figure moved above XRP's $1.12 billion, a gap of about $330 million.</li>
 <li>The shift measures derivatives positioning, not spot market size or price direction.</li>
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The comparison sits alongside broader token watching across majors, including recurring price analysis covering XRP, Bitcoin and Hyperliquid, where Hyperliquid's rising activity has become a recurring theme.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.<a href="https://www.marketbit.net/?p=16411" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Read original article on marketbit.net</a>

Hyperliquid Futures Open Interest Hits $1.45B, Surpassing XRP

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