Hyperliquid Debuts Licensed On-Chain S&P 500 Perpetual Futures for 24/7 Trading

On 18 March 2026, a licensed on-chain S&P 500 perpetual futures contract went live on Hyperliquid, offering round-the-clock access to the index outside standard U.S. trading hours. Participation is currently restricted to eligible non-U.S. investors. Following the rollout, Hyperliquid activity picked up and HYPE climbed toward $42.60, with attention on resistance near $43.