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Hyperliquid Applies for US Futures Commission Merchant Status

(2 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual futures exchange, has reportedly applied for Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) status in the United States. The move comes as the platform has generated significant revenue, with reports citing $620.6 million in profit. The application signals an effort to operate within the US regulatory framework for derivatives trading.

WHY IT MATTERS

In traditional finance, if you want to trade futures contracts — agreements to buy or sell something at a future date — the company handling your money needs a special license called a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) registration.

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  • beincrypto.com

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