TSLA Perpetual on Hyperliquid

Trade Tesla (TSLA) as a perpetual contract on Hyperliquid — TradeXYZ (USDC) or Felix (USDH).

Dual builder: TradeXYZ + Felix

Also live: Felix (USDH) Felix offers a dual-listed TSLA perpetual settled in USDH with lower taker fees (~20% lower) and higher maker rebates (~50% higher). Same underlying, different fee economics.

By Keel Research Team · Updated May 9, 2026
Underlying
Tesla (TSLA) common stock
HL Ticker
xyz:TSLA
Settlement
USDC
Max Leverage
20x
How it works

TSLA Perpetual methodology

TSLA is the flagship single-stock perpetual on Hyperliquid and the first HIP-3 market ever deployed (by Felix in November 2025). Both TradeXYZ and Felix run TSLA perpetuals — same underlying, different settlement assets. TradeXYZ uses USDC and dominates HIP-3 volume; Felix uses USDH and offers a fee discount for traders who maintain USDH balances. Either market tracks Tesla via oracle during market hours and floats on-book off-hours. Up to 20x leverage; funding rebalances hourly. TSLA tends to attract high-conviction directional flow given Tesla’s well-known volatility profile, and the dual-venue setup lets traders choose stablecoin exposure (USDC vs USDH) alongside their TSLA position.

Automate it

Trade TSLA systematically on Keel

Keel is a Strategy OS for AI-assisted systematic trading on Hyperliquid. Backtest a strategy that trades TSLA against funding, momentum, or rotation signals, optimize parameters across thousands of variants, then deploy live with funding-aware execution and full risk controls.

Free to start — connect a Hyperliquid wallet when you’re ready to go live.

What you can do
  • Backtest any strategy on TSLA with realistic fees, slippage, and funding modeled.
  • Optimize across parameter grids — Sharpe, drawdown, hit rate, funding regime.
  • Deploy live to Hyperliquid with stop-loss, position limits, and funding-aware execution.
  • Iterate with AI — describe a thesis, let the strategy compiler turn it into a tradeable pipeline.
Where to trade

TSLA venues compared

VenueProductHoursLeverageCustody
Hyperliquid (TradeXYZ)Perpetual (USDC)24/7Up to 20xSelf-custody
Hyperliquid (Felix)Perpetual (USDH)24/7Up to 20xSelf-custody
Robinhood / brokerageSpot stockUS market hoursMargin (limited)Custodial
CFD brokerCFDExtended hoursVariesCustodial

Comparison shown for orientation. Not legal, tax, or investment advice. Confirm current product terms with each venue directly. See Hyperliquid vs Robinhood for a deeper side-by-side breakdown.

FAQ

TSLA questions

Why are there two TSLA perpetuals?

TSLA is dual-listed: TradeXYZ (USDC-settled) launched first under HIP-3 and runs the dominant book; Felix (USDH-settled) launched as the very first HIP-3 deployment in Nov 2025. They’re independent markets — different order books, different funding, different settlement — but track the same underlying Tesla stock.

Which one should I trade?

TradeXYZ (xyz:TSLA) has deeper liquidity and tighter spreads at most times — start there unless you have a stablecoin preference. Felix (flx:TSLA) is worth a look if you already hold USDH or want the lower-taker / higher-maker fee structure.

How is funding calculated for TSLA on Hyperliquid?

Funding is computed hourly from the gap between perpetual price and an oracle reference. When the perp trades above the oracle, longs pay shorts; below, shorts pay longs. The rate is small per hour (typically ±0.01% range) but compounds over a 24-hour period. The exact mechanics match Hyperliquid’s standard perpetual funding model.

When can I trade — 24/7 or market hours only?

Hyperliquid perpetuals trade 24/7. Off-hours (overnight, weekends, holidays), the perp may diverge from the underlying spot price since traditional markets are closed and price discovery happens here. Funding pulls the perp back toward the oracle over time.

Is this self-custodial?

Yes. You connect a wallet (e.g. via Hyperliquid’s native UI or a builder app); keys never leave your control. Hyperliquid is a non-custodial exchange.