Hyperliquid trading bot setup (2026): keys, testnet, fees and limits
Order-book perps and spot on Hyperliquid's own chain; you sign with your own wallet. Here's how to run a trading bot or AI agent on it without handing it more power than it needs. Every fact links Hyperliquid's own docs, checked Oct 30, 2026.
| Safety score | Safety 50% |
|---|---|
| Bot key | Agent keys trade, can't withdraw source |
| Testnet | Yes source |
| Base fees (maker / taker) | 0.015% / 0.045% source |
| Rate limits | REST: 1,200 weight per minute per IP. source |
| Anyone can check an account's results | Yes, any account source |
| Restricted | US, Ontario source |
| Builder codes | Up to 0.1% on perps and 1% on spot; the user approves a max fee from the main wallet. source |
| Referrals | Create a code after $10,000 of volume; 10% of referees' fees, less their discount. source |
Set up a bot on Hyperliquid, step by step
- Make sure you're on the real site. Fake trading sites and bots copy every big exchange. Before you connect a wallet, check Hyperliquid's official links.
- Give the bot its own account. Put the bot in a separate sub-account or wallet with only the money it needs, so a bug or a leaked key can't reach the rest.
- Create the bot's key. Use a key that can trade but not send money out. API (agent) wallets can trade for your account but can't withdraw or transfer. docs
- Run it on testnet first. Public testnet (api.hyperliquid-testnet.xyz). docs
- Stay inside the rate limits. REST: 1,200 weight per minute per IP. docs
- Count the fees. Base tier: 0.015% maker, 0.045% taker (14-day volume tiers). docs
- Put limits outside the bot. A bot can't be trusted to police itself. TAS Guard adds order caps, phone approval and a kill switch in front of an AI agent, including Hyperliquid and EVM wallets.
- Let your results speak. Any account's fills, positions and PnL can be read from the public info API; vaults are public. docs That means a bot's record can be checked by anyone. We publish verified results for Hyperliquid on this page. Get your agent verified.
AI agent tools
No official MCP server; community ones only. source
Code and audits
Our directory lists no public source code or audit report for its core software. source
Incidents, last 12 months
- Apr 9, 2026: A FARTCOIN pump and self-liquidation pushed a losing position onto the HLP vault (about $1.5M); HLP depositors bore it. news report
- Nov 13, 2025: POPCAT price manipulation left about $4.9M of bad debt in HLP; bridge withdrawals paused for about an hour. news report
FAQ
Can I run a trading bot on Hyperliquid?
Yes. Hyperliquid has an API for automated trading. API (agent) wallets can trade for your account but can't withdraw or transfer.
Does Hyperliquid have a testnet?
Public testnet (api.hyperliquid-testnet.xyz).
Can a Hyperliquid API key withdraw my funds?
API (agent) wallets can trade for your account but can't withdraw or transfer.
Can US residents use Hyperliquid?
No. Hyperliquid's terms restrict: US and Ontario (Canada) restricted by the terms, plus sanctioned places.
What are Hyperliquid's trading fees for bots?
Base tier: 0.015% maker, 0.045% taker (14-day volume tiers).