How to Bridge to Hyperliquid: A Step-by-Step Guide

The recent airdrop conducted by Hyperliquid, worth over $3 billion, has drawn significant attention, with many users turning to the Hyperliquid platform to explore its features as a perpetual decentralized exchange (Perp DEX). A key step to get started is to bridge to Hyperliquid, enabling users to trade seamlessly on the platform or access other features like Hyperliquid Vaults.

In this guide, we’ll discuss how to bridge to Hyperliquid, explore available solutions, and clarify common misconceptions, ensuring you’re ready to navigate decentralized trading with confidence.

Choose the destination carefully: USDC in your Arbitrum wallet is not yet deposited on Hyperliquid. For that route, complete the deposit in Hyperliquid after bridging. Other supported routes can deliver directly to HyperCore or HyperEVM; check the destination, asset and minimum shown in the deposit screen. See Hyperliquid’s deposit instructions.

Can I Bridge to Hyperliquid?

Yes, you can bridge funds to the Hyperliquid platform to begin trading.

If you’re interested in interacting with the Hyperliquid blockchain, possibly to qualify for future airdrops (if announced), you can refer to our guide on how to add Hyperliquid to MetaMask.

What Do You Need to Bridge to Hyperliquid?

For now, here’s what you need to bridge to Hyperliquid and start trading on the platform:

• An EVM-compatible wallet: This is essential because the platform currently supports only the Arbitrum network. An EVM-compatible wallet such as MetaMask or Coinbase Wallet is required. If you use MetaMask, make sure to add the Arbitrum network to create your Arbitrum wallet.
• USDC: All trading pairs on the Hyperliquid platform are USDC pairs. Therefore, you’ll need to bridge USDC to the platform to get started.

How to Bridge to Hyperliquid?

There are many cross-chain bridge solutions that support the Arbitrum network. Your choice of bridge will depend on the network from which you want to transfer USDC to Arbitrum.

Hybridge

HyBridge is a native cross-chain bridging solution for the Hyperliquid blockchain, designed to simplify asset transfers into the Hyperliquid ecosystem. It supports smooth token movement across seven blockchains, including both EVM-compatible networks and non-EVM blockchains like Solana.

Step 1: HyBridge can be accessed via a browser. Launch your browser and navigate to the HyBridge website.

Step 2: The first step is to connect your wallet by clicking on the «Connect» button.

Step 3: Once your wallet is connected, go to the «From» field and select the network you want to bridge from, e.g., Solana.

Step 4: You will have the Hyperliquid network selected by default.

Step 5: In the «Amount» field, select «USDC» as the token you wish to bridge.

Step 6: Choose «USDC» as the token to receive on the Arbitrum network.

Step 7: Once all transaction details are complete, go to the «Receiving Address» field and paste your Arbitrum «Receive» address.

Step 8: The Arbitrum wallet address will be available on your MetaMask wallet or any compatible wallet with the Arbitrum network added.

Step 9: With the receiving address entered, click on the «Bridge» button. In just a few seconds, your USDC will be successfully bridged to the Hyperliquid platform!

Bridging with HyBridge is straightforward. By setting the network to Hyperliquid, it simplifies the process, removing confusion and making it accessible even for non-technical users. For a complete step-by-step guide on how to bridge Solana to Hyperliquid using HyBridge, check out our tutorial.

But what if the network you want to bridge isn’t supported by HyBridge? That’s where alternatives like Squid come in.

Squid

Squid supports over 70+ EVM chains, Cosmos chains, and even some non-EVM chains like Solana, offering a reliable alternative when your preferred network isn’t available on HyBridge.

With Squid Boost, you can complete cross-chain actions in under 20 seconds, saving users significant time. Squid has already saved over five years of user time collectively and is trusted by leading platforms. Whether you need cross-chain staking, minting, payments, or other functions, Squid’s versatile tools, integrated via the Squid SDK, ensure a smooth and efficient experience.

Step 1: Open your browser and navigate to the Squid app.

Step 2: Go to the «Pay» field, then click on the «Network» button to select the network you want to bridge from.

Step 3: On the left pane, you’ll see a list of networks and tokens to choose from. Select the desired network and token for the transaction.

Step 4: Now move to the «Receive» field. Click on the network option, and similar to the previous step, select «Arbitrum» as the network. Make sure to select USDC as the receiving token.

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Step 5: Enter the amount of tokens you want to send to the Arbitrum network.

Step 6: You won’t see real-time updates until your wallet is connected. Click on the «Connect» button and connect your wallets for the transaction.

Step 7: Once your wallets are connected, real-time quotes will be displayed. Review the details, then click on «Swap» to proceed.

Bonus: Quick Alternatives to Bridge to Hyperliquid

1. MetaMask Bridge:

MetaMask users can use the MetaMask bridge for quick swaps between different EVM networks to bridge USDC to Hyperliquid.

2. Centralized Exchange (CEX):

If you prefer not to bridge, you can use a centralized exchange like BloFin that supports the Arbitrum network. Simply purchase USDC on the exchange and transfer it to your Arbitrum wallet using the Arbitrum network.

3. Gas Fees:

Ensure you have enough tokens to cover gas fees, which depend on the networks involved:

• If bridging from Solana, have some $SOL for gas.
• For EVM networks (like Arbitrum), $ETH is widely used for Layer 2 solutions.

Hyperliquid Bridging Fees

Costs depend on the route. An Arbitrum deposit needs ETH for gas; other bridges may add their own fees or conversion costs. Hyperliquid trading has no gas charge, although trading fees still apply. Check the deposit or withdrawal quote for your selected network instead of assuming one fixed withdrawal fee.

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Bottom Line

Bridging to Hyperliquid can be very lucrative. The platform not only offers a decentralized environment for safe asset trading but is also easy to use. However, it’s important to understand the difference between bridging to the Hyperliquid platform and to the Hyperliquid blockchain. The blockchain is still under development, while the platform currently only supports the Arbitrum network. Therefore, users will need to bridge to the Hyperliquid platform, which means bridging to Arbitrum, in order to begin trading.