CZ: If Hyperliquid enters the U.S. market, it will open up market space for more decentralized products and become a major positive for the entire crypto industry.

At the 2026 Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, CZ stated that Trump mentioned Hyperliquid, adding that Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Mike Selig will explore pathways for the platform to enter the U.S. market. CZ believes that if this development is successfully implemented, it will be a major boon for the entire crypto industry. CZ noted that due to his stake in Binance, he is often perceived as a supporter of centralized exchanges, but his core motivation for entering the crypto space is his belief in decentralization. He pointed out that some users choose Hyperliquid because the platform allows wallet-based access without traditional accounts or KYC processes; if Hyperliquid can operate in the U.S. in a compliant manner, it will open the door for perpetual contracts and more decentralized services to enter the U.S. market. He argued that this is not just about Hyperliquid itself. “Hyperliquid is just the cutting edge; once this leading project enters, other projects will follow suit.” The related progress will benefit more decentralized products and their portfolio companies, while also bringing more liquidity to international centralized exchanges, enabling U.S. users to secure more competitive prices when trading crypto assets. CZ said that the crypto market is far from saturated at this stage, so competition between platforms is not a major concern. Hyperliquid’s entry into the U.S. will not only benefit itself but also expand the overall market size of the entire industry. “What is good for them will also be good for us.”