Hyperliquid Guides: Trading, Fees, Staking and Vaults
Everything we have learned about trading on Hyperliquid, written for people who want specifics rather than marketing. Each guide is self-contained; start with the trading walkthrough if you are new, or jump straight to fees if you are optimising an existing strategy.
Start here
How to Trade on Hyperliquid
Deposit, pick a market, set leverage, place orders and manage risk — the full first-trade walkthrough.
Hyperliquid Fees Explained
Maker/taker tiers, hourly funding, spot and withdrawal costs — plus a checklist to pay less.
Hyperliquid vs dYdX vs GMX
Architecture, liquidity, fees and leverage compared, with a straight answer on who should use what.
Hyperliquid Staking (HYPE)
Validator selection, rewards, the unbonding rule and how staking cuts your trading fees.
Hyperliquid Vaults Explained
Copy trading and pooled strategies: profit share, lock-ups, how to judge a leader and the real risks.
Is Hyperliquid Safe?
Custody model, audits, bridge and validator risk, and the mistakes that actually cost users money.
Quick answers
- Fees: low maker/taker with volume rebates; funding settles hourly. See the fees guide.
- Starting capital: no protocol minimum, but $200–$500 is a practical floor once fees and funding are counted.
- KYC: none — you trade from your own wallet.
- Best feature for beginners: isolated margin at 2–5× with a stop-loss on every position.
More questions? Read the Hyperliquid FAQ, or open the app and start with a small position.