Blockchain.com brings perpetual futures to self-custody wallet users

Blockchain.com has added perpetual futures trading to its non-custodial DeFi wallet, giving users a way to trade leveraged crypto contracts without moving funds to a separate exchange. 

The new feature lets users keep control of their private keys while opening and managing positions from within the wallet.

The company said the product runs through Hyperliquid and offers access to more than 190 crypto markets with leverage of up to 40x. The launch adds another example of how trading platforms are trying to combine self-custody with products that were once mostly tied to centralized exchanges.

Blockchain.com said users can open, manage, and close trades while their assets remain in their wallet. That setup removes the need to send funds to a custodial trading platform before entering a leveraged position.

The company also said users can fund accounts directly with Bitcoin from their wallet in one transaction. That process avoids extra conversions and transfers across platforms, which have often added steps for traders using derivatives.

Additionally, the product uses Hyperliquid as the underlying venue for perpetual futures trading. Through that connection, Blockchain.com users can reach a wide list of crypto markets from the wallet interface.

Perpetual futures are contracts that let traders take positions on price moves without an expiry date. These products are widely used in crypto markets because they allow continuous exposure and often support higher leverage than spot trading.

Perpetual futures gain ground across platforms

The launch comes as more firms expand perpetual futures beyond their earlier crypto-only focus. Exchanges and trading apps are now using the product to offer exposure across a wider set of markets.

Blockchain.com said it plans to add more asset classes in the future, including foreign exchange, stocks, and commodities. That plan matches a broader market trend in which trading firms are trying to build round-the-clock access across multiple asset types.

Moreover, other companies have also moved deeper into perpetual futures in recent months. In February, Kraken launched tokenized equity perpetual futures for non-US users. In March, Coinbase introduced stock-based perpetual futures for users outside the United States.

Interest in the sector also grew this week after a report said Kalshi is exploring crypto derivatives with plans to offer perpetual futures in the United States. CFTC Chair Michael Selig said last month that the agency expects to allow the contracts in the coming weeks, a change that could open the door for wider access.

Meanwhile, Hyperliquid has already expanded beyond crypto-linked products. Platform data shows that contracts tied to oil, silver, and the S&P 500 rank among its most traded markets alongside Bitcoin and Ether.