OpenSea is launching perpetual contracts powered by Hyperliquid, marking the NFT platform's entry into derivatives trading.
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OpenSea is preparing to launch perpetual futures trading on its platform, powered by the Hyperliquid protocol. The move marks the NFT marketplace's expansion into derivatives, extending its offering beyond spot trading. Product leadership has signaled the feature's arrival, with multiple sources confirming the Hyperliquid integration.
The perpetual contracts will allow traders to take leveraged positions on assets without owning them outright. Hyperliquid provides the underlying infrastructure and matching engine for these derivatives. This feature represents a significant product shift for OpenSea, positioning it as a multi-asset trading venue rather than purely an NFT exchange.
Separately, OpenSea has postponed its SEA token launch indefinitely, citing unfavorable market conditions. The platform introduced 0% trading fees for 60 days and ended its rewards waves program. The timing of the perpetual futures launch relative to the token delay remains unclear, as does whether the derivatives feature will operate under the same fee structure.