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Hyperliquid Policy Center asks SEC to consider pre IPO perpetual

Regulation·18 Aug 2026, 16:53 UTC·5 min readHYPERLIQ
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According to Crypto Briefing on 2026-08-18, Hyperliquid Policy Center and trade[XYZ] urged the SEC to consider pre IPO perpetual markets as a new tool for public price discovery. The post Hyperliquid Policy Center asks SEC to consider pre IPO perpetual markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing .. CoinBatmi is publishing this as a source-grounded briefing because the report falls within our ongoing hyperliquid coverage. The cited material is the basis for the facts in this update, while additional confirmation may still be needed.

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Key Takeaways
  • Hyperliquid Policy Center and trade[XYZ] submitted a joint comment letter to the SEC on August 18, proposing a regulatory framework for pre-IPO perpetual swaps called IPOPs.
  • The letter responds to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins's May 26 IPO modernization initiative under file number CLL-16, which solicited "bold and creative" ideas for overhauling the listing process.
  • The proposal asks the SEC and CFTC jointly to classify equity-linked perpetuals and establish disclosure, listing, and market-integrity standards before opening access to US retail traders.
  • The letter follows a July 14 meeting between Hyperliquid Policy Center representatives, trade[XYZ], and the SEC Crypto Task Force, with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP providing legal counsel.

Frequently Asked Questions

+What is an IPOP and how does it differ from a traditional future or a stock?

An IPOP is a perpetual contract that tracks the expected share price of a company before it lists publicly. It carries no ownership rights, voting rights, or claims against the company. Unlike a traditional future, it has no expiration date and ceases to exist once the underlying stock begins trading on a public exchange.

+Can US retail investors currently trade IPOPs?

Not through a regulated US venue. The Hyperliquid-trade[XYZ] letter proposes a phased framework that would eventually grant US retail access with position limits and leverage caps, but no such framework exists today. IPOPs currently trade on decentralized platforms outside US regulatory perimeter.

+Has the SEC responded to this specific letter?

As of August 18, no. The SEC has not issued a public response to the Hyperliquid Policy Center–trade[XYZ] submission. The IPO modernization docket (CLL-16) remains open for comments.

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