Emre Yumlu 
Decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid has unveiled HIP-4, a new protocol proposal designed to broaden the platform’s trading capabilities beyond perpetual futures. Built directly on HyperCore, Hyperliquid’s core infrastructure layer, HIP-4 introduces result-oriented financial instruments aimed at serving growing demand for prediction markets and option-like products. Following the announcement, Hyperliquid’s native token HYPE recorded an immediate price increase of nearly 10%, highlighting strong market interest in the upgrade.
Understanding Result-Based Contracts
At the center of HIP-4 are so-called “result” contracts. These instruments are fully collateralized and settle within predefined price ranges. Unlike traditional leveraged derivatives, they do not rely on margin mechanics and completely eliminate liquidation risk. Traders commit capital upfront, knowing that the maximum downside is capped at the initial cost of the contract.
This structure enables fixed-expiry instruments with non-linear payoff profiles, making them suitable for use cases commonly associated with prediction markets and options. By removing leverage and liquidation dynamics, Hyperliquid aims to provide a simpler and more transparent derivatives experience.
A New Direction Beyond Perpetuals
Until now, Hyperliquid’s ecosystem has been largely centered on perpetual futures. The introduction of result contracts marks a meaningful expansion of its derivatives architecture. These products support alternative risk profiles, time-based settlement, and payoff structures that are not possible with standard perpetual contracts.
As a result, traders gain access to a broader financial toolkit, while the platform itself evolves from a single-product derivatives venue into a more expressive trading environment capable of supporting complex strategies.
Native Integration With HyperCore and HyperEVM
Result contracts are designed to work seamlessly with Hyperliquid’s existing components, including portfolio margining and HyperEVM. This compatibility allows developers to build new financial applications that leverage result-based instruments alongside existing derivatives infrastructure.
The Hyperliquid team expects this composability to unlock new on-chain use cases, particularly in areas where deterministic settlement and defined outcomes are critical.
Testnet Rollout and Roadmap
The result-oriented trading framework will initially launch on testnet, limited to a curated selection of markets. After technical validation, canonical markets backed by objective settlement sources are expected to migrate to mainnet. These markets are planned to be denominated in USDH. Depending on user feedback and system stability, permissionless market listings may be introduced in later phases.
Growing Momentum for HYPE
The expansion of Hyperliquid’s permissionless market model has also strengthened demand for the HYPE token. By staking 500,000 HYPE, users can create liquidity across a wide range of markets, including cryptocurrencies, equities, and commodities. Supported by these developments, HYPE has gained approximately 33% over the past month, reflecting rising confidence in the platform’s long-term vision.
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