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Hyperliquid’s RWA perps boom is eating into the revenue that backs HYPE

CoinDesk·August 9, 2026·1 min read
Hyperliquid’s RWA perps boom is eating into the revenue that backs HYPE

Hyperliquid's RWA perps boom is eating into revenue backing HYPE. Revenue has fallen four quarters running while open interest hit a record high. A fee-sharing program gives half of platform volume to outside builders, causing the gap. The situation raises questions about HYPE's sustainability as revenue declines despite growing activity.

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