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Hyperliquid Launches Perpetual Futures Linked to Bitcoin Volatility Index

Hyperliquid has introduced perpetual futures tracking the BVIV 30-day bitcoin volatility index, deployed via Kinetiq's Markets frontend under the leadership of Volmex CEO Cole Kennelly. The new contract allows market participants to take long or short positions on expected BTC volatility.

Why it matters for the market

Expanded volatility-hedging derivatives for Bitcoin can influence broader digital asset liquidity and market sentiment, which may indirectly affect trading dynamics and risk appetite across major alternative assets including Kaspa.

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