MetaMask announced that users can open long or short positions on its Perps platform, powered by HyperliquidX.
This move brings decentralized perpetual trading directly into the wallet environment, making it easier for beginners and experienced investors alike to participate in leveraged trading without leaving MetaMask.
Simple Access to Perpetual Trading
Perpetual contracts, or perps, allow traders to bet on the price of an asset going up or down without owning the underlying token. This is different from standard spot trading, where you buy or sell the actual asset. With MetaMask Perps, users can take long positions if they believe prices will rise or short positions if they expect a decline. HyperliquidX handles execution and liquidity, ensuring trades are fast and reliable.
A real-world example illustrates the appeal. In early 2025, Ethereum’s price swung dramatically around the Merge anniversary. Traders using perpetual contracts could profit from both upward and downward movements, unlike spot holders who only benefit if prices rise. According to data from Coingecko, average daily volume for Ethereum perps reached $1.2 billion during that period, highlighting strong demand for flexible trading options.
long or short?
open your position on MetaMask Perps. 🦊
powered by @HyperliquidX. pic.twitter.com/0R1JzneBMi
— MetaMask.eth 🦊 (@MetaMask) December 4, 2025
The launch of Perps on MetaMask aligns with a growing trend in DeFi toward more accessible derivatives trading. Platforms like dYdX, Perpetual Protocol, and now MetaMask Perps show that investors want tools to hedge positions, manage risk, and explore leveraged opportunities in a secure environment.
More About Metamask
MetaMask Card is the only self-custodial debit card that supports Base. This gives users direct control over their funds while spending crypto. Unlike traditional cards that require banks or third-party custody, MetaMask Card lets users manage their Base assets from their own wallets.
MetaMask Card is the only self-custodial debit card that supports @base. 💙 https://t.co/jI03HPNAf4
— MetaMask.eth 🦊 (@MetaMask) December 3, 2025
This means you can seamlessly convert and spend digital assets without losing control. This combines the convenience of a debit card with the security and autonomy of self-custody.
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