# HyperEVM Bridge - How to Bridge to HyperEVM (2026)

> HyperEVM bridge guide: transfer USDC from HyperCore or bridge from any chain via Across Protocol. Step-by-step with screenshots.

*Source: https://hyperliquidguide.com/guides/getting-started/bridge-to-hyperevm*

> **Note:** **Quick Summary - Bridging to HyperEVM**
> - Transfer funds from **HyperCore (trading) to HyperEVM (DeFi)** via the Portfolio page's "Transfer to/from EVM" feature
> - Transfers process **in seconds** - both layers run on the same Hyperliquid L1, so there is no cross-chain delay
> - Gas cost: **~200k gas** (~$0.01 in HYPE) per transfer
> - Supports **USDC, HYPE, HFUN**, and other assets - you need a small amount of **HYPE for gas** on HyperEVM
> - **Alternative**: Bridge directly to HyperEVM from **22+ chains** via Across Protocol (skips HyperCore)
> - HyperEVM network: **Chain ID 999**, RPC `https://rpc.hyperliquid.xyz/evm`

## 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](/guides/getting-started/deposit-usdc-to-hyperliquid), your funds land on **HyperCore** - the native trading engine. HyperCore is where [perpetual futures](/guides/getting-started/how-to-trade-on-hyperliquid), 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](/ecosystem/felix-protocol-guide), [HyperLend](/ecosystem/hyperlend-guide), or [Kinetiq](/ecosystem/liquid-staking-guide), you need funds on HyperEVM.

> **Key takeaway:** HyperCore is for trading. HyperEVM is for DeFi. Both run on the same Hyperliquid L1 blockchain, but you must explicitly transfer funds between them. This guide walks you through every bridging method available.

![Hyperliquid deposit and bridge interface](/images/getting-started/how-to-trade-on-hyperliquid/deposit-interface.webp)

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.

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## 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](/guides/getting-started/bridge-to-hyperliquid)
- **A small amount of HYPE** - HyperEVM uses HYPE as its gas token ([buy HYPE](/guides/getting-started/how-to-buy-hype-token) on Hyperliquid's spot market)
- **An EVM wallet** - [MetaMask](/guides/getting-started/connect-metamask-to-hyperliquid) or [Rabby](/guides/getting-started/connect-rabby-to-hyperliquid) both work

### Step-by-Step Transfer

**Step 1: Open your Portfolio page.** Go to **[app.hyperliquid.xyz](https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/join/Concept211)** 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.

> **Tip:** Transfer a small amount of **HYPE** first (0.5-1 HYPE is plenty) to cover gas fees on HyperEVM. Without HYPE, you won't be able to interact with any DeFi protocols even if you have USDC on HyperEVM.

**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.

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| **Transfer direction** | HyperCore → HyperEVM |
| **Supported assets** | USDC, HYPE, HFUN, and others |
| **Transfer fee** | Minimal gas (~200k gas at base price) |
| **Processing time** | Seconds |
| **Gas token on HyperEVM** | HYPE |

> **Key takeaway:** Transferring between HyperCore and HyperEVM is **not** a cross-chain bridge - it is an internal transfer on the same L1. It completes in seconds, costs fractions of a cent, and is fully reversible. You can move funds back to HyperCore the same way.

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## 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](https://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

> **Note:** When selecting the destination on Across, you will see both **HyperCore** and **HyperEVM** as options. HyperCore is for trading. HyperEVM is for DeFi. Make sure you pick the right one based on what you want to do - transferring between them later is easy but adds an extra step.

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.

### Converting legacy USDH to USDC

If you still hold **USDH** - Hyperliquid's original native stablecoin, now [sunset under AQAv2](/ecosystem/aqav2-usdc-aligned-quote-asset) - you can swap it to USDC on HyperEVM. On Across Protocol, [USDH→USDC conversions](https://across.to/?from=hyperevm&to=hypercore&inputToken=USDH&outputToken=USDC-SPOT) are **free** (1:1 ratio). All USDH-denominated markets on HyperCore have settled, so USDC is now the asset to hold. For background, see our [USDH stablecoin guide](/ecosystem/usdh-stablecoin-guide).

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## 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

| Setting | Value |
| --- | --- |
| **Network name** | HyperEVM |
| **RPC URL** | `https://rpc.hyperliquid.xyz/evm` |
| **Chain ID** | 999 |
| **Currency symbol** | HYPE |
| **Block explorer** | `https://explorer.hyperliquid.xyz` |

### Adding to MetaMask or Rabby

In [MetaMask](/guides/getting-started/connect-metamask-to-hyperliquid), go to **Settings → Networks → Add Network → Add a network manually** and enter the details above. In [Rabby](/guides/getting-started/connect-rabby-to-hyperliquid), 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.

> **Warning:** Make sure you are using the official RPC URL listed above. Do not trust RPC URLs shared in Discord DMs, Telegram groups, or other unofficial sources - fake RPCs are a common phishing vector.

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## 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](/ecosystem/felix-protocol-guide)** - 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](/ecosystem/hyperlend-guide)** - 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](/ecosystem/liquid-staking-guide)** - 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](/ecosystem/hyperevm-yield-strategies). For the full ecosystem overview, read our [Hyperliquid DeFi ecosystem guide](/ecosystem/hyperliquid-defi-ecosystem), or browse every protocol by category in the [HyperEVM ecosystem map](/ecosystem/hyperevm-ecosystem-map).

> **Key takeaway:** HyperEVM's DeFi ecosystem is composable with HyperCore's liquidity. Protocols like Felix can liquidate positions through the native order book, and yield strategies can tap into Hyperliquid's deep perp markets - something no other DeFi chain can offer.

**Start Earning on Felix Protocol** — Borrow USDH against your HYPE - one-time fee, no ongoing interest. [Open Felix Protocol](https://www.usefelix.xyz?ref=DD467B42)

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## Fees and Timing

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

| Operation | Cost | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **HyperCore → HyperEVM transfer** | ~$0.01 in HYPE gas | Seconds |
| **HyperEVM → HyperCore transfer** | ~$0.01 in HYPE gas | Seconds |
| **Across Protocol → HyperEVM** | Free to $1 (varies by route) | 2-10 seconds |
| **Arbitrum → HyperCore (native bridge)** | ~$0.10-0.50 in ETH gas | 1-2 minutes |
| **HyperEVM DeFi transactions** | Fractions of a cent in HYPE | Sub-second |

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.

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## 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](/guides/getting-started/how-to-trade-on-hyperliquid) 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](/troubleshooting/deposit-not-showing).

> **Tip:** You can always move funds **back** from HyperEVM to HyperCore using the same Transfer to/from EVM feature. Just reverse the direction. This makes it easy to move between trading and DeFi as needed.

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## Next Steps

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

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

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