This week marks the official launch of Hyena, a groundbreaking perpetual trading platform developed by Based and powered by Ethereum on the Hyperliquid network. According to analysts cited in the report, the outlook is promising for its innovative approach, as Hyena aims to transform the landscape of crypto derivatives trading.
Hyena's Unique Trading Model
Hyena introduces a unique model that allows traders to earn native yield on their perpetual positions by using USDe as collateral. This approach reverses the conventional funding model, where traders usually incur costs to maintain long positions. Instead, Hyena incentivizes traders by paying them to hold long positions, thereby enhancing capital efficiency and enabling longer position retention.
Integration with Hyperliquid's HIP3 Infrastructure
The platform's integration with Hyperliquid's HIP3 infrastructure allows for near-instant cross-account transfers, significantly reducing the risks and delays often associated with trading across multiple platforms. This innovation not only streamlines the trading process but also opens up new avenues for delta-neutral strategies, enabling traders to effectively hedge their long positions with shorts on USDC perpetual contracts.
Impact on Liquidity and Institutional Access
Hyena's launch is poised to increase liquidity and improve institutional access within the crypto market. Additionally, Ethereum's USDe and USDtb stablecoins are set to challenge the dominance of established dollar-pegged assets, further enhancing the platform's appeal to a broader range of traders.
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