BeaconStock Perps - Bringing Equities to Crypto
Stock perpetual futures are derivative contracts that let you speculate on the price of publicly traded stocks - like Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, and Amazon - directly from a crypto wallet. Unlike traditional stock trading through a brokerage, stock perps trade on decentralized exchanges like Hyperliquid with no expiry date, no KYC requirements, and no market hours restrictions.
The concept is simple: a perpetual futures contract tracks the price of an underlying asset using oracle price feeds. For stock perps, the oracle pulls real-time pricing data from traditional equity markets. A funding rate mechanism ensures the perpetual contract price stays aligned with the actual stock price over time.
Stock perps have exploded in popularity because they bridge two worlds: the massive equity markets worth over $100 trillion, and the permissionless, always-on infrastructure of crypto. Traders no longer need to choose between the two - they can trade both from the same wallet, on the same platform, using the same collateral.
How Stock Perps Work on Hyperliquid via HIP-3
Hyperliquid is the leading decentralized exchange for stock perpetual futures. Stock perps are listed through HIP-3, a permissionless listing standard that allows anyone to propose new perpetual markets. Each stock perp market requires an oracle price feed - typically from Pyth Network - that reports the real-time stock price to the Hyperliquid L1 chain.
Multiple deployers can list markets for the same stock, which is why you may see tickers like xyz:NVDA, flx:NVDA, and km:NVDA. Each represents a separate market for Nvidia stock perps, potentially with different liquidity and trading volumes. Beacon aggregates these markets and routes you to the most liquid option for the best execution.
Trading works like any other perpetual futures market. You deposit USDC as margin collateral, select the stock you want to trade, choose your leverage level (up to 20x for most stocks), and place your order. The entire process is on-chain, self-custodial, and settles instantly on Hyperliquid L1.
Funding Rates for Stock Perpetual Futures
Funding rates are the mechanism that keeps stock perp prices aligned with real stock prices. Every 8 hours on Hyperliquid, funding payments are exchanged between long and short traders. When the perp trades above the stock price, longs pay shorts (positive funding). When it trades below, shorts pay longs (negative funding).
Stock perps have a unique characteristic compared to crypto perps: during traditional market hours (when NYSE and NASDAQ are open), the oracle price updates in real time and funding dynamics behave normally. Outside market hours - evenings, weekends, and holidays - the oracle price remains fixed at the last closing price. This can lead to interesting funding rate dynamics, especially around earnings announcements and major news events.
Traders should factor funding costs into their strategy, especially for longer-term positions. You can use our funding rate calculator to estimate costs before entering a trade.
Advantages Over Traditional Stock Trading
24/7 access: Traditional stock markets operate Monday through Friday, roughly 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET. Stock perps trade around the clock, every day of the year. React to breaking news, earnings reports, and global events in real time - no waiting for the opening bell. Learn more about 24/7 stock trading.
No KYC required: Opening a brokerage account requires government-issued ID, proof of address, and sometimes days of processing. With stock perps on Hyperliquid, you connect a crypto wallet and start trading immediately. Your keys, your funds, your privacy. Read more about trading stocks without KYC.
Leverage: Traditional margin accounts typically offer 2x leverage for stocks (4x intraday with pattern day trader status). Stock perps on Hyperliquid offer up to 20x leverage, giving traders far more capital efficiency for their strategies.
Crypto settlement: All trades settle in USDC on the Hyperliquid L1. No bank wires, no T+2 settlement delays, no currency conversion fees. Deposit and withdraw your collateral at any time.
Risks of Stock Perpetual Futures
Stock perps carry the same risks as other leveraged perpetual futures. Leverage amplifies both profits and losses - a 20x leveraged position only needs a 5% adverse move to be liquidated. Always use proper risk management and consider starting with lower leverage.
Liquidity is another consideration. While major stocks like NVDA and TSLA have deep order books, less popular stock perps may have wider spreads and lower volume. Check the market data before trading to ensure adequate liquidity for your position size.
Finally, stock perps are synthetic instruments. They do not confer stock ownership, voting rights, or dividend payments. Regulatory landscapes around synthetic equity derivatives are evolving, and traders should stay informed about the legal considerations in their jurisdiction.
Available Stocks on Hyperliquid
Hyperliquid currently supports perpetual futures for the most popular publicly traded stocks. The lineup includes tech giants like Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta (META), Google (GOOGL), and Microsoft (MSFT). It also includes crypto-adjacent stocks like MicroStrategy (MSTR), Coinbase (COIN), and meme favorites like GameStop (GME).
Beyond stocks, you can also trade commodities like Gold and Silver, and indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 as perpetual futures. Browse the full selection on our trade page.