Circle Launches USDC and CCTP V2 on Hyperliquid
Circle has officially expanded into the Hyperliquid ecosystem with the launch of native USDC and CCTP V2 on HyperEVM. This move brings the world’s most liquid and trusted stablecoin directly to Hyperliquid, enabling seamless cross-chain transfers and interoperability.
In the coming weeks, support will extend to HyperCore, giving traders and developers an even smoother experience with digital dollars. The partnership marks a milestone for Hyperliquid’s growth as Circle becomes a direct stakeholder in the ecosystem, holding HYPE tokens and exploring a role as a Hyperliquid validator.
Why USDC Matters in the Global Crypto Economy
USDC has been at the center of crypto finance for nearly eight years, powering trillions in on-chain transactions. Unlike smaller stablecoins, USDC brings primary liquidity through Circle’s regulated banking relationships across major financial centers, including the U.S., EU, Singapore, Hong Kong, Brazil, Japan, and soon the UAE.
This scale ensures seamless minting and redemption of USDC globally, making it the most reliable “digital dollar dial tone” for institutions, fintechs, and traders alike.
Expanding Liquidity and Capital Efficiency for Hyperliquid
Circle’s entry brings deep primary and secondary liquidity to Hyperliquid. USDC is already supported across major exchanges and payment platforms, with conversions into fiat available in more than 185 countries.
With growing on-chain activity, particularly in Hyperliquid’s high-volume derivatives markets, USDC integration ensures traders benefit from tight spreads, low slippage, and efficient settlement. This level of capital efficiency is vital as finance continues shifting on-chain.
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Interoperability Through CCTP V2 and Cross-Chain Access
Beyond liquidity, Circle is investing heavily in interoperability. The launch of CCTP V2 ensures USDC can move seamlessly across chains and applications within Hyperliquid. Just like Spotify ensures music plays everywhere, Circle is working to make USDC “play everywhere” too. For Hyperliquid users, this means fast, secure transfers across HyperEVM and soon HyperCore, with multichain portability that attracts developers, fintechs, and payment firms.
Circle’s Investments in the Hyperliquid Ecosystem
Circle isn’t stopping at token integration. The company is actively engaging the Hyperliquid builder community by investing directly in HYPE tokens to align with community growth, exploring participation as a Hyperliquid validator, launching incentive programs for HyperEVM and HIP-3 builders, and providing SDKs, APIs, and institutional onboarding through Circle Mint. This combination of capital, tools, and liquidity creates a strong foundation for developers building in the Hyperliquid ecosystem.
Hyperliquid’s Unique Growth Story
In just over a year, Hyperliquid has scaled into one of DeFi’s most successful trading venues, processing hundreds of billions in volume. Its split-chain architecture, combining HyperCore and HyperEVM, offers CEX-level speed with full on-chain custody and execution. Circle’s integration strengthens this momentum, bringing the stability of USDC to an exchange already known for speed, security, and innovation.
Hyperliquid Meets Circle’s Digital Dollar Vision
Circle’s integration with Hyperliquid represents more than a technical update — it’s a strategic bet on the future of on-chain finance. With native USDC, CCTP V2, and Circle’s direct investment, Hyperliquid now offers traders, developers, and institutions a stable, scalable, and globally connected financial platform. As Circle put it: “We’re here. We’re investing. And we’re thrilled to support this incredible community.”
