Set up your
crypto wallet.
Your wallet is your gateway to Hyperliquid — it holds your funds and signs transactions. If you already have one of these wallets installed, skip ahead. If not, pick one below and install it first.
How to add Arbitrum One network
Click the wallet icon in your browser toolbar. Make sure it's unlocked.
At the top of MetaMask you'll see "Ethereum Mainnet" — click it. For Rabby/Coinbase, look for the network name or a globe icon.
Search for "Arbitrum One" in the network list. If it's not there, click "Add Network" and visit chainlist.org to add it automatically.
Once switched, you'll see "Arbitrum One" at the top. You're ready to receive USDC.
Get USDC on
Arbitrum.
Hyperliquid uses USDC as its deposit currency. You need to get USDC onto the Arbitrum One network first — either by buying it directly on an exchange or converting from another crypto you already own.
Option A — Buy USDC directly on Arbitrum
Log in to your exchange account. If you don't have one, Coinbase is the easiest for US residents.
Search for USDC and purchase the amount you want to deposit. We recommend starting with at least $100 to make fees worthwhile.
Go to Withdraw → paste your wallet address → select Arbitrum One as the network. This is critical — selecting the wrong network can result in lost funds.
Option B — Already have ETH or other crypto?
Connect your wallet. Make sure you're on the Arbitrum One network.
Select your token (e.g. ETH) as the input and USDC as the output. Confirm the swap in your wallet.
Bridge to
Hyperliquid.
Now you'll move your USDC from Arbitrum into Hyperliquid. This is called "depositing" and it moves your funds onto Hyperliquid's chain where the vaults live. The process takes about 2–5 minutes.
Visit app.hyperliquid.xyz in your browser. Make sure your wallet is connected to Arbitrum One.
Click "Connect Wallet" in the top right. Select MetaMask, Rabby, or Coinbase Wallet. Approve the connection request in your wallet popup.
In the top menu, click "Portfolio" then select the "Deposit" tab. You'll see a deposit interface with a USDC amount field.
Type the amount of USDC you want to deposit. Leave a small amount (around $2–3 worth of ETH) in your Arbitrum wallet to cover the gas fee for the transaction.
Click "Deposit." Your wallet will show two popups — first to approve USDC spending, then to confirm the deposit. Approve both. The transfer typically completes in 2–5 minutes.
Once complete, go to your Portfolio page and you'll see your USDC balance on Hyperliquid. You're now ready to deposit into a vault.
Choose your
vault.
Not all vaults are created equal. VaultFlow only recommends vaults that meet strict minimum criteria — so you're not gambling on unproven strategies with your capital.
Our minimum vault criteria
Current recommended vaults
Updated weekly by VaultFlow. Always verify on app.hyperliquid.xyz/vaults before depositing.
| Vault Name | APR | TVL | Age | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLP (Hyperliquid Provider) | ~65% | $180M+ | 400+ days | Low |
| Rage Trade — Delta Neutral | ~82% | $12M | 120 days | Medium |
| HyperFund Carry | ~71% | $8.4M | 95 days | Low |
How to find vaults on Hyperliquid
This is the official vault marketplace. You'll see all available vaults with their current APR and TVL.
Click the TVL column header to sort largest first. This immediately filters out small unproven vaults.
Click into any vault you're interested in and check the "Days Active" and current APR. Cross-reference against our weekly picks email before depositing.
Deposit &
start earning.
You're almost there. This final step deposits your USDC into your chosen vault. Once in, your capital starts earning immediately — compounding automatically with no further action needed from you.
Go to app.hyperliquid.xyz/vaults and click on the vault you selected in Step 4.
On the vault page you'll see a Deposit button and an amount field. Enter how much USDC you want to put in.
A wallet popup will appear asking you to sign the transaction. This is gasless on Hyperliquid — no ETH required for vault deposits. Click "Confirm."
That's it. Your position will appear on the vault page showing your deposit, current value, and accrued yield. Earnings compound automatically in real time.
Your setup checklist
You're all set,
start earning.
Your capital is now working for you on Hyperliquid. Check back on your vault position anytime — or just wait for your weekly VaultFlow report to land in your inbox.
