If you already hold XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), you’re banking on the thesis that institutional adoption and the tokenization of traditional finance are going to make the coin in demand.
Adding another fintech-like coin to your crypto portfolio is thus most valuable when it captures a different dimension of the market’s growth rather than doubling down on the same narrative
In that vein, Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE) fills that role well. Here’s why. This network positions decentralization as a financial technology In case you haven’t heard of it, Hyperliquid is a blockchain that’s purpose-built as a decentralized exchange (DEX) for perpetual futures, a type of derivative contract that lets investors take leveraged positions on an asset’s price without an expiration date like similar derivatives have.
Traders use perpetual futures contracts to gain leveraged exposure to a wide range of tokenized assets, including cryptocurrencies, stocks, and commodities, on a 24/7 basis. They can also create their own futures markets for a (considerable) fee, which is generally very difficult or even impossible elsewhere. It currently generates about $695 million in trading fees on an annualized basis, and in 2025, it brought in $961 million in fees.