Base layer blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. These run their own consensus and security.
Layer 1 coins are the base chains that everything else builds on. BTC and ETH have the deepest liquidity on Hyperliquid. SOL, AVAX, and newer L1s like SUI and APT tend to be more volatile.
Trade Layer 1 with 4% OffBTC and ETH have tightest spreads
Newer L1s (SUI, APT) swing harder on news
L1s often move together during risk-on/risk-off
Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency, launched in 2009. BTC-PERP on Hyperliquid has the tightest spreads and deepest liquidity of any pair.
Ethereum
Ethereum runs most DeFi protocols and NFT markets. ETH-PERP tracks spot closely with 1-hour funding intervals.
Solana
Solana processes 65,000 TPS on a single chain. SOL-PERP often has volatile funding rates during rallies.
Avalanche
Avalanche uses subnets for custom blockchains. AVAX-PERP has decent liquidity for a mid-cap L1.
Sui
Sui was built by ex-Meta Diem engineers using Move language. SUI-PERP has wild swings on news.
Aptos
Aptos also came from Meta Diem, competing with Sui. APT-PERP tends to move with SUI.
NEAR Protocol
NEAR uses sharding called Nightshade. Recently pivoted to AI with NEAR AI.
Sei
Sei optimizes for trading with built-in matching engine. SEI-PERP has moderate volume.
Litecoin
Bitcoin fork from 2011 with faster blocks. LTC-PERP is less volatile than most alts.
Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin fork from 2017 with 32MB blocks. BCH-PERP trades on BTC correlation.
Cardano
Peer-reviewed blockchain from Charles Hoskinson. ADA-PERP is relatively stable.
Fantom
Andre Cronje's chain, now rebranding to Sonic. FTM-PERP pumps on Sonic news.
Maker Fee
0.02%
0.0192% with AWD
Taker Fee
0.05%
0.048% with AWD
Funding
Hourly
24 settlements/day
Discount
4% OFF
Code: AWD
Base layer blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. These run their own consensus and security. These coins share similar characteristics and often move together based on sector-specific news and developments.
Hyperliquid currently offers 12 Layer 1 coins for perpetual futures trading. New coins are added regularly based on trading demand and liquidity. Use referral code AWD to get 4% off all trading fees.
Leverage for Layer 1 coins on Hyperliquid varies by asset. Major coins typically offer up to 50x leverage, while smaller or more volatile coins may have lower limits. Higher leverage means higher risk - always use proper position sizing.
Volatility varies within Layer 1 coins. Some established projects have lower volatility similar to BTC, while newer or smaller market cap coins can see larger price swings. Check funding rates and historical data before trading.
Use referral code AWD when signing up on Hyperliquid to get a permanent 4% discount on all trading fees. This applies to every Layer 1 coin and never expires. The discount reduces maker fees to 0.0192% and taker fees to 0.048%.
Use referral code AWD when you sign up. The discount applies to all 12 Layer 1 coins and never expires.
Open Hyperliquid with Code AWD