ICE chief says Hyperliquid is bigger than Nasdaq, calls founders ‘extremely smart’
Jeffrey Sprecher, CEO of Intercontinental Exchange, praised Hyperliquid, claiming it has surpassed Nasdaq in size. He highlighted its decentralized structure and ability to facilitate weekend trading as key factors in its rapid growth. Sprecher also mentioned ongoing discussions with regulators regarding the need for fair competition rules in the evolving trading landscape.
- ▪Sprecher stated that Hyperliquid is bigger than Nasdaq and praised its founders as extremely smart.
- ▪The platform's ability to facilitate oil trading during weekends has contributed to its popularity.
- ▪ICE is working to narrow the weekend trading gap in energy markets due to Hyperliquid's influence.
- ▪Sprecher emphasized the importance of regulatory discussions regarding decentralized trading platforms.
- ▪Hyperliquid has seen a 140% increase year-to-date, outperforming major cryptocurrencies.
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