A hyperliquid bridge moves your tokens to Hyperliquid from another network, or back. Here you choose the token you have, the token you want on Hyperliquid and sign once: a cross-chain route handles the bridge and any swap. On October 23, 2026, 0.2 ETH (about $479) from Ethereum arrived as about $480 of USDC in about 10 s.
What Is Hyperliquid?
Hyperliquid is a Layer 1 built for on-chain trading; its trading layer (HyperCore) holds USDC balances for perps and spot.
| Hyperliquid | |
|---|---|
| Gas token | HYPE |
| Address format | 0x… (EVM) |
| Explorer | app.hyperliquid.xyz/explorer |
Live Routes to and from Hyperliquid
| Route | Value in | You receive (value) | Route fees | Source gas | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 ETH on Ethereum → USDC on Hyperliquid | $478.90 | $479.64 | $1.55 | $0.32 | about 10 s |
| 500 USDC on Arbitrum → USDC on Hyperliquid | $500.55 | $498.03 | $1.50 | $0.01 | about 10 s |
Quotes are live LI.FI routes requested on October 23, 2026 (recommended route), before the 0.7% Step Exchange service fee. Routes, prices and times change with liquidity; the widget shows the current quote before you sign.
How to Bridge to Hyperliquid
- Connect your wallet on the network where your tokens are.
- From: the token you have, for example ETH on Ethereum or USDC on Arbitrum.
- To: the token you want on Hyperliquid; add a little HYPE for gas.
- Enter your Hyperliquid address (0x…).
- Review the quote and confirm.
How to Bridge Back from Hyperliquid
Reverse the route: choose the token on Hyperliquid as the source and the token and network you want as the destination. Keep enough HYPE on Hyperliquid to pay for the transaction.
Hyperliquid Tips
Deposits for trading arrive as USDC on HyperCore. HyperEVM, the smart contract side of Hyperliquid, uses HYPE for gas.
Mistakes to Avoid
- No HYPE for gas on arrival.
- Wrong address format: Hyperliquid uses 0x (EVM) addresses.
- Fake bridge sites: use the widget or bookmarked apps, never links from direct messages; see crypto bridge safety.
How bridges work: cross-chain bridge. All networks: bridge hub.