How to Connect Trust Wallet to Hyperliquid (Step-by-Step Guide)

TrustWallet

Why Trust Wallet Is Ideal for Mobile Hyperliquid Trading

Trust Wallet is one of the most downloaded cryptocurrency wallets in the world, with over 60 million users across iOS and Android. Acquired by Binance in 2018, it has grown into a versatile multi-chain wallet that supports thousands of assets across dozens of blockchains. What sets Trust Wallet apart is its mobile-first design — it was built from the ground up for smartphone users who want to interact with DeFi protocols on the go.

For Hyperliquid traders, Trust Wallet offers a practical advantage: you can connect, deposit, and manage your trading account from your phone without ever touching a desktop computer. Whether you use the built-in DApp browser, the WalletConnect QR method, or the newer browser extension, Trust Wallet gives you flexibility in how you access Hyperliquid.

Hyperliquid is a non-custodial exchange — your wallet is your account. No email registration, no passwords, no identity verification. Connect Trust Wallet and you are ready to trade.

Prerequisites

Before connecting Trust Wallet to Hyperliquid, make sure you have:

• Trust Wallet installed — the mobile app (iOS or Android) or the browser extension (Chrome, Brave)
• USDC on the Arbitrum network in your Trust Wallet (for depositing into Hyperliquid)
• A small amount of ETH on Arbitrum (under $1 worth, for the one-time bridge gas fee)
• A stable internet connection — especially important for WalletConnect, which requires both devices to be online

Step-by-Step: Connect Trust Wallet to Hyperliquid

1Install Trust Wallet

If you already have Trust Wallet installed, skip to Step 2.

Mobile App (Recommended):

1. Download Trust Wallet from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android)
2. Open the app and tap "Create a new wallet"
3. Accept the terms of service
4. Write your 12-word recovery phrase on paper — store it somewhere secure and offline
5. Confirm your recovery phrase by selecting the words in the correct order
6. Set a passcode or enable biometric authentication (Face ID / fingerprint)

[Screenshot: Trust Wallet mobile app setup screen with Create New Wallet option]

Browser Extension:

1. Go to trustwallet.com/browser-extension
2. Click "Download" for Chrome or Brave
3. Click "Add to Browser" and confirm
4. Create a new wallet or import an existing seed phrase
5. Set a strong unlock password

[Screenshot: Trust Wallet browser extension installation page]

2Fund Your Wallet with USDC on Arbitrum

You need USDC on the Arbitrum network in your Trust Wallet to deposit into Hyperliquid.

From a Centralized Exchange:

1. Open your exchange (Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, etc.)
2. Navigate to Withdraw
3. Select USDC as the asset
4. Paste your Trust Wallet address (find it by tapping "Receive" in Trust Wallet and selecting USDC or Ethereum)
5. Choose Arbitrum One as the withdrawal network
6. Confirm the withdrawal

Using Trust Wallet's Built-in Swap:

If you hold other tokens in Trust Wallet, you can swap them:

1. Open Trust Wallet
2. Tap the Swap icon
3. Select the token you want to swap from and set USDC as the output
4. Make sure you are on the Arbitrum network
5. Review the rate and confirm

Connection Method 1: Mobile DApp Browser (Easiest on Mobile)

Trust Wallet's built-in DApp browser lets you access Hyperliquid directly within the app, creating a seamless mobile trading experience.

1. Open Trust Wallet on your phone
2. Tap the "Browser" or "Discover" tab at the bottom of the screen
3. In the browser's address bar, type app.hyperliquid.xyz and tap Go
4. The Hyperliquid interface will load inside Trust Wallet's browser
5. Tap the "Connect" button in the top-right corner
6. Select "Trust Wallet" or "Injected" from the wallet options
7. Approve the connection request that appears
8. You may be asked to sign a verification message — tap "Approve"

[Screenshot: Trust Wallet DApp browser with Hyperliquid loaded]

[Screenshot: Connection approval popup inside Trust Wallet]

Connection Method 2: WalletConnect QR Code (Desktop to Mobile)

If you prefer to use Hyperliquid on a desktop browser while keeping your wallet on your phone, WalletConnect bridges the two.

1. Open app.hyperliquid.xyz on your desktop browser
2. Click the "Connect" button in the top-right corner
3. Select "WalletConnect" from the connection options
4. A QR code will appear on screen
5. Open Trust Wallet on your phone
6. Tap the Settings icon (gear) or the scan icon (varies by version)
7. Select "WalletConnect" and scan the QR code displayed on your desktop
8. Review the connection request and tap "Approve"

[Screenshot: WalletConnect QR code displayed on Hyperliquid desktop interface]

[Screenshot: Trust Wallet WalletConnect scanner on mobile]

Connection Method 3: Browser Extension (Desktop)

For a fully desktop experience, use the Trust Wallet browser extension.

1. Make sure the Trust Wallet extension is installed and unlocked
2. Navigate to app.hyperliquid.xyz
3. Click "Connect"
4. Select "Trust Wallet" from the wallet list
5. The extension will pop up — review the connection and click "Connect"
6. Sign the verification message if prompted

[Screenshot: Hyperliquid connection modal with Trust Wallet browser extension option]

This method works identically to MetaMask — all transaction approvals happen in the browser extension popup.

Apply a Referral Code (Critical — First Connection Only)

When you connect a new wallet to Hyperliquid for the first time, you have a one-time opportunity to apply a referral code. Our code (Concept211) gives you a 4% discount on all trading fees for the lifetime of your account, up to your first $25 million in volume.

If you connected through our referral link, the code is applied automatically. If you navigated directly to app.hyperliquid.xyz, check the referral section in your account settings.

Deposit USDC

With Trust Wallet connected, deposit funds to begin trading:

1. Click or tap the "Deposit" button on Hyperliquid
2. Enter the amount of USDC you want to deposit
3. Approve the transaction in Trust Wallet (either in the extension popup or on your phone if using WalletConnect/DApp browser)
4. Wait approximately 1-2 minutes for on-chain confirmation

For a detailed walkthrough, see our complete USDC deposit guide.

Which Connection Method Should You Use?

Trust Wallet offers three distinct ways to connect to Hyperliquid. Here is how to choose:

Troubleshooting Common Connection Issues

DApp Browser Not Available in Trust Wallet

• Check your Trust Wallet version — Update to the latest version from the App Store or Google Play
• Enable the browser — Go to Trust Wallet Settings and look for a "DApp Browser" or "Discover" toggle
• iOS restrictions — On some iOS versions, Apple has required Trust Wallet to hide the DApp browser. Use the WalletConnect method instead, or navigate to Hyperliquid through the Discover tab if available

WalletConnect QR Code Not Scanning

• Increase screen brightness on the device displaying the QR code
• Make sure both devices (desktop and phone) are connected to the internet
• If the QR code expired, close the connection modal and reopen it for a fresh code
• Clean your phone's camera lens if the scanner is not focusing

WalletConnect Keeps Disconnecting

WalletConnect sessions can be fragile on mobile:

• Keep Trust Wallet open in the foreground on your phone while trading
• Disable battery optimization for Trust Wallet in your phone's settings (this prevents the OS from killing the app in the background)
• If the connection drops, click "Connect" on Hyperliquid again and re-scan a new QR code
• Consider switching to the browser extension for a more stable desktop experience

Trust Wallet Extension Not Detected

• Check the extension is installed and unlocked — Click the Trust Wallet icon in your browser toolbar
• Disable competing wallet extensions — MetaMask, Rabby, or Phantom may intercept the connection. Temporarily disable them
• Refresh the page — Sometimes a simple refresh resolves detection issues
• Try the WalletConnect fallback — If the extension is not being detected, use WalletConnect as an alternative

Next Steps

Once your Trust Wallet is connected to Hyperliquid:

1. Deposit USDC — Bridge funds from Arbitrum into your Hyperliquid trading account
2. Place your first trade — Follow our complete trading guide from deposit to first position
3. Learn about bridging options — Explore different ways to move funds onto Hyperliquid