Perp DEX trading volumes decline amid macro event downtime; Hyperliquid's WTI crude contracts drop 33%

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Perp DEX trading volume declined on March 11, 2026, as macroeconomic uncertainty disrupted market activity. DefiLlama data shows a drop, though open interest remains high. Hyperliquid’s 24-hour trading volume fell 21%, with WTI crude contracts dropping 33% to $120 million. Other platforms including Aster, EdgeX, Lighter, Grvt, and Pacifica also experienced reduced trading activity.

BlockBeats report, March 11: According to DefiLlama data, overall trading volume on chain-based Perp DEXs has declined, but open interest remains high, indicating that leveraged funds have not yet exited. Previously driven by macro events, trading volume had surged significantly; the market is currently in a news vacuum and remains in wait-and-see mode.


Looking specifically, Hyperliquid's trading volume decreased by approximately 21% compared to yesterday, with WTI crude oil contract volume dropping 33% to $120 million. The current top Perp DEX trading volumes are as follows:


Hyperliquid has a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $7.95 billion, a TVL of approximately $4.51 billion, and an open interest of approximately $6.09 billion;


Aster has a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $3.06 billion, a TVL of approximately $942 million, and an open interest of approximately $2.02 billion;


EdgeX has a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $2.67 billion, a TVL of approximately $178 million, and an open interest of approximately $1.07 billion;


Lighter has a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $2.28 billion, a TVL of approximately $626 million, and an open interest of approximately $646 million;


Grvt has a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $1.51 billion, a TVL of approximately $104 million, and an open interest of approximately $490 million;


Pacifica has a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $485 million, a TVL of approximately $36.18 million, and an open interest of approximately $66.24 million.

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