Yigit Taha OZTURK 
Hyperliquid, one of the most prominent Web3 trading platforms specializing in leveraged trading, has announced an increase in margin requirements after suffering a significant liquidation loss. In an official statement released on March 13, the platform confirmed that on March 12, a trader intentionally liquidated a $200 million Ethereum (ETH) long position, resulting in a $4 million loss for Hyperliquid’s liquidity pool, HLP.
In response to the incident, Hyperliquid will implement new measures starting March 15, requiring traders to maintain a minimum collateral margin of 20% on certain open positions. This new regulation aims to reduce the systemic risks posed by large positions and their potential market impact during closure events.
Measures to Prevent Systemic Risk
Hyperliquid clarified that the loss was not due to an exploit or security breach but was instead a predictable outcome under extreme market conditions. The platform stated, “Yesterday’s event highlighted the need to strengthen the margining framework to more robustly address extreme conditions.”
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The newly adjusted margin requirements will apply only under specific circumstances, such as when traders withdraw collateral from open positions. Hyperliquid also confirmed that users can still open new positions with up to 40x leverage.
Liquidity Pool and Platform Statistics
According to DeFiLlama, Hyperliquid’s HLP liquidity pool currently holds approximately $340 million in total value locked (TVL). Launched in 2024, Hyperliquid’s flagship perpetual futures (perps) exchange has rapidly captured 70% of the market share, surpassing competitors like GMX and dYdX, as noted in a VanEck report from January.
While Hyperliquid promotes a trading experience similar to centralized exchanges, offering fast settlement times and low transaction fees, it is considered less decentralized compared to other platforms.
As of March 12, Hyperliquid recorded an estimated $180 million in daily transaction volume. The platform’s HLP liquidity pool has surpassed $350 million in total value locked, making it a key player in the leveraged trading space.
Industry analysts suggest that the recent liquidation event highlights the importance of carefully managing systemic risks and maintaining robust margin strategies for traders engaging in highly leveraged positions.
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