Core Insights - MetaMask is set to integrate perpetuals trading through a partnership with Hyperliquid, enhancing its offerings for over 30 million monthly active users [1][2] - The integration will allow users to trade leveraged derivatives directly within the MetaMask wallet, providing a seamless experience similar to centralized exchanges [2] - Hyperliquid specializes in high-performance perpetual futures trading, offering gas-free transactions and fully on-chain settlements [3] Development Details - Code updates on MetaMask's GitHub indicate active development of a new "Perps" trading screen and deposit functionality for USDC [1][5] - A pull request merged in July introduced a USDC deposit flow, including features like minimum deposit requirements and real-time gas fee estimates [5] - Developers have hinted at a launch in the coming weeks, potentially coinciding with Token2049 in September [6] Hyperliquid Performance - Hyperliquid reported $383 billion in monthly trading volume and $106 million in revenue for August, marking a 23% increase from July [6] - The platform's annualized revenue exceeds $1.162 billion, with cumulative perpetual trading volume reaching $2.57 trillion [7] - Hyperliquid has captured an estimated 70% share of the DeFi perpetuals market, outperforming both decentralized and smaller centralized rivals [7]