HyperEVM Bridge - How to Bridge to HyperEVM (2026)

Hyperliquid

Why Bridge to HyperEVM?

Hyperliquid is more than a perpetual futures exchange. Its HyperEVM layer turns the platform into a full DeFi ecosystem - complete with lending protocols, liquid staking, yield vaults, and automated strategies. But to access any of it, your funds need to be on HyperEVM specifically, not just on Hyperliquid's trading layer.

When you deposit USDC to Hyperliquid, your funds land on HyperCore - the native trading engine. HyperCore is where perpetual futures, spot markets, and the order book live. HyperEVM is a separate execution environment on the same chain, purpose-built for smart contracts and DeFi applications. To use protocols like Felix, HyperLend, or Kinetiq, you need funds on HyperEVM.

The good news: transferring between HyperCore and HyperEVM takes seconds and costs almost nothing. You can also bridge directly to HyperEVM from external chains using Across Protocol, skipping HyperCore entirely.

Method 1: Transfer from HyperCore to HyperEVM

This is the most common method. If you already have funds on Hyperliquid from trading, you can move them to HyperEVM in under a minute.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have:

• USDC on HyperCore - If you haven't deposited yet, follow our bridge to Hyperliquid guide
• A small amount of HYPE - HyperEVM uses HYPE as its gas token (buy HYPE on Hyperliquid's spot market)
• An EVM wallet - MetaMask or Rabby both work

Step-by-Step Transfer

Step 1: Open your Portfolio page. Go to app.hyperliquid.xyz and navigate to the Portfolio section. Your HyperCore balances are displayed here.

Step 2: Find the Transfer to/from EVM option. In the Spot transfers section, click Transfer to/from EVM. This opens the internal bridge between HyperCore and HyperEVM.

Step 3: Select HyperCore → HyperEVM. Make sure the transfer direction is set to send funds from HyperCore to HyperEVM. You can reverse the direction later to move funds back.

Step 4: Choose your asset and amount. Select USDC from the dropdown and enter the amount you want to transfer. You can also transfer HYPE (needed for gas), HFUN tokens, or other supported assets.

Step 5: Confirm the transfer. Click Transfer and confirm in your wallet. The transaction processes on-chain within seconds. There is no bridging delay because both HyperCore and HyperEVM run on the same Hyperliquid L1 - it is an internal ledger transfer, not a cross-chain bridge.

Step 6: Verify your balance. Your HyperEVM balance should appear almost instantly. You can check it on the Portfolio page under the EVM tab, or by adding the HyperEVM network to your wallet.

Method 2: Bridge Directly to HyperEVM from Other Chains

If your funds are on Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Solana, or another chain, you can skip HyperCore entirely and bridge directly to HyperEVM using Across Protocol.

Using Across Protocol

1. Go to app.across.to
2. Connect your wallet
3. Select your source chain (Ethereum, Base, Optimism, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, Solana, etc.)
4. Select USDC as the token to bridge
5. Choose HyperEVM as the destination - not HyperCore
6. Enter the amount and review fees (most transfers under $1,000 cost less than $1)
7. Confirm the transaction in your wallet
8. Receive USDC on HyperEVM within seconds

This method is particularly useful if you are coming from another DeFi ecosystem and want to deploy capital directly into HyperEVM protocols like Felix or HyperLend without needing to interact with Hyperliquid's trading interface at all.

Bridging USDH

You can also bridge USDH - Hyperliquid's native stablecoin - directly to HyperEVM. On Across Protocol, USDC-to-USDH conversions are free (1:1 ratio). Some HyperEVM protocols offer better rates or incentives for USDH deposits, so check what the protocol you are targeting accepts. For more details on USDH, see our USDH stablecoin guide.

Adding HyperEVM to Your Wallet

To see your HyperEVM balance and interact with DeFi protocols, you need to add HyperEVM as a custom network in your wallet.

HyperEVM Network Details

Adding to MetaMask or Rabby

In MetaMask, go to Settings → Networks → Add Network → Add a network manually and enter the details above. In Rabby, the network may already be available in the chain selector - search for "HyperEVM" or "Hyperliquid." If not, add it manually using the same RPC details.

Once added, switch your wallet to the HyperEVM network to view your balances and interact with DeFi protocols.

What You Can Do on HyperEVM

Once your funds are on HyperEVM, you have access to a rapidly growing DeFi ecosystem. Here are the major protocols:

Lending and Borrowing

• Felix Protocol - Borrow USDH stablecoins against your HYPE as collateral. Felix uses a CDP (collateralized debt position) model similar to Liquity, with one-time borrowing fees instead of ongoing interest rates.
• HyperLend - A lending market where you can supply USDC, HYPE, or other assets to earn interest, or borrow against your deposits. Variable rates based on supply and demand.

Liquid Staking

• Kinetiq - Stake HYPE and receive stHYPE, a liquid staking token that earns staking yield while remaining usable as collateral across HyperEVM DeFi protocols.

Yield Strategies

• Delta-neutral vaults that capture funding rate yield from perpetual futures
• Automated trading vaults running quantitative strategies
• Liquidity provision on HyperEVM AMMs

For a comprehensive breakdown of yield opportunities, see our HyperEVM yield strategies guide. For the full ecosystem overview, read our Hyperliquid DeFi ecosystem guide, or browse every protocol by category in the HyperEVM ecosystem map.

Fees and Timing

Bridging to HyperEVM is one of the cheapest DeFi operations you will find. Here is a complete cost breakdown:

The internal HyperCore-to-HyperEVM transfer is essentially free. Gas costs on HyperEVM itself are negligible - far cheaper than Ethereum mainnet and comparable to the cheapest L2s.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Balance Not Showing on HyperEVM

If you transferred funds but they are not visible:

1. Check your wallet network. Make sure your wallet is switched to the HyperEVM network (Chain ID 999), not Arbitrum or Ethereum.
2. Add the USDC token manually. Your wallet may not auto-detect USDC on HyperEVM. Import the token using the USDC contract address on HyperEVM (check the Hyperliquid docs or block explorer for the current address).
3. Verify on the Portfolio page. The Hyperliquid portfolio page shows both HyperCore and HyperEVM balances - check the EVM tab to confirm your transfer went through.
4. Wait a moment and refresh. While transfers are near-instant, wallet RPC calls sometimes lag by a few seconds.

"Insufficient Gas" Errors on HyperEVM

If you get gas errors when trying to interact with a DeFi protocol:

• You need HYPE on HyperEVM to pay gas - USDC alone is not enough.
• Transfer at least 0.5 HYPE from HyperCore to HyperEVM using the same Transfer to/from EVM process.
• If you do not have HYPE, buy a small amount on Hyperliquid's spot market first, then transfer it.

Transfer Stuck or Failed

Internal transfers between HyperCore and HyperEVM almost never fail. If one appears stuck:

1. Refresh the Hyperliquid page and check both your HyperCore and HyperEVM balances.
2. If funds left HyperCore but have not appeared on HyperEVM, wait 30 seconds and refresh again.
3. If the issue persists, disconnect and reconnect your wallet.
4. For bridge-related issues (Across Protocol), check the transaction status on the Across app using your transaction hash.

For more help with deposit issues, see our deposit not showing troubleshooting guide.

Next Steps

With funds on HyperEVM, you are ready to explore Hyperliquid's DeFi ecosystem:

• HyperEVM explained - Deep dive into HyperEVM's architecture and how it works alongside HyperCore
• Felix Protocol guide - Borrow USDH against HYPE with one-time fees
• HyperLend guide - Lend and borrow assets on Hyperliquid
• Liquid staking guide - Stake HYPE for stHYPE and earn yield
• HyperEVM yield strategies - Delta-neutral vaults, funding rate arbitrage, and automated strategies
• Hyperliquid DeFi ecosystem - Full overview of every protocol on HyperEVM
• Hyperliquid vaults guide - HLP and community vaults for passive trading income
• USDH stablecoin guide - Hyperliquid's native stablecoin and fiat on-ramp