Hyperliquid integrates with BitGo self-custody wallets to streamline institutional trading

Hyperliquid, the perpetual futures exchange that has carved out a significant niche in decentralized derivatives, now connects directly with BitGo’s self-custody hot wallets. The integration targets institutional clients operating outside restricted jurisdictions, giving trading desks a way to access Hyperliquid’s perpetual markets without the usual friction of signing every transaction onchain.

How the integration works

The technical backbone here is WalletConnect, which acts as the bridge between BitGo’s self-custody hot wallets and Hyperliquid’s trading interface. Eligible clients go through a one-time wallet activation process, after which they can place, modify, and close orders without needing to sign each transaction individually or pay onchain gas fees per trade.

Critically, the setup avoids exposing private keys during the trading process. Deposits and withdrawals still flow through BitGo’s existing approval policies, including multi-user authorization requirements where applicable. So while the trading experience gets smoother, the custody layer retains its full security stack.

Who can use it, and who cannot

The integration is explicitly limited to institutional clients, and it carries geographic restrictions. Users in the US, UK, and Canada are excluded, along with other restricted jurisdictions.

Background

Over the past year, BitGo has been bolstering its role as an institutional infrastructure provider for the Hyperliquid ecosystem. Following the introduction of support for HyperEVM in August 2025, which included custody and self-custody access for the native HYPE token, this new WalletConnect integration enhances trading access for institutions while maintaining the security and operational controls that clients expect.

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