The Bitcoin Foundation editorial team explains what you need to know about Hyperliquid’s new feature and how it could impact the prediction market segment.
Hyperliquid has activated support for real-world event prediction markets as part of the HIP-4 upgrade. The network’s validators now determine the launch and settlement of outcomes without external oracles.
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FalconX analysts note that the ability to trade cryptocurrencies, stocks, and predictions in a single account with unified margin could be a significant advantage. However, they warn of risks from increased regulatory scrutiny by traditional exchanges.
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How Do Hyperliquid’s New Prediction Markets Work?
According to the team’s announcement, markets are published through automated software that validators run as part of regular node operations. Validators vote on the placement and settlement of contracts based on clear rules, correctness, and quality.
The first such market is a forecast for US CPI inflation in May 2026. At the time of publication, its trading volume exceeded $11K.
The mechanics differ from Polymarket and Kalshi. Polymarket uses UMA’s Optimistic Oracle with token holder voting, while Kalshi relies on an internal team. Hyperliquid makes outcome settlement a built-in network function.
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How Has the Market Reacted to Hyperliquid’s New Feature?
The HIP-4 upgrade expands Hyperliquid beyond perpetual futures. The platform now offers pre-IPO contracts, prediction markets, and tokenized real-world assets. According to FalconX, this positions it in competition with CME Group, Polymarket, and Kalshi.
The HYPE▲$74.62 token reacted with gains. At the time of writing, it trades around $59.50, down more than 6% over 24 hours. However, the seven-day gain stands at 25%.
Spot HYPE ETFs from 21Shares and Bitwise have attracted $53M in their first days of trading. According to FalconX, this is proportionally greater than early inflows into Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs at similar stages.
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