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Hyperliquid vs Binance
Hyperliquid and Binance are both popular for perpetual futures, but they work very differently. Here's a side-by-side comparison of base-tier costs and features.
Side by side
| Hyperliquid | Binance | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Decentralized exchange | Centralized exchange |
| Custody | Your own wallet | Exchange holds funds |
| KYC | Not required | Required |
| Base perps fees (maker / taker) | 0.015% / 0.045% | 0.02% / 0.05% (VIP 0, USDⓈ-M) |
| Extra discounts | 4% referral, HYPE staking | 10% when paying fees in BNB, VIP tiers |
| Fiat on-ramp | No, deposit USDC | Yes, in many countries |
| Product range | Perps and spot | Very wide: spot, futures, earn, cards and more |
| Licensing | Not licensed as an exchange | Registered or licensed in several jurisdictions |
Fees at base tier as published by each platform. Both change over time; check the official fee pages.
When Hyperliquid makes sense
- You want to keep custody of your funds.
- You trade perps often and want low base fees and no gas.
- You value on-chain transparency.
When Binance makes sense
- You need to buy crypto with fiat or cash out to a bank.
- You want many products in one place.
- You prefer a licensed platform with customer support.
- You trade very high volume: top VIP tiers can be cheaper than Hyperliquid's base rate.
Many traders use both
A common setup is buying USDC on a centralized exchange, withdrawing it on Arbitrum and trading on Hyperliquid. See our deposit guide.
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Is Hyperliquid cheaper than Binance?
At the base tier, yes: 0.015% maker and 0.045% taker vs 0.02% and 0.05% on Binance USDⓈ-M futures. High-volume Binance VIP users can pay less.
Does Hyperliquid need KYC like Binance?
No. Hyperliquid has no KYC, while Binance requires identity verification.
Can I buy crypto with fiat on Hyperliquid?
No. You deposit USDC. Fiat purchases need a centralized exchange or other on-ramp.
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