"Liquid, which launched as a hub for crypto-based derivatives in 2025, closed an $18 million Series A round on the premise of being a 24/7 leveraged trading hub for retail traders of all stripes."
"The most popular markets on blockchain-based Polymarket mainly involve geopolitics and sports, and traders are using crypto derivatives exchange Hyperliquid to trade commodities on the weekend."
"The Liquid app aims to create a simplified trading interface for an exhaustive list of financial assets, appealing to dedicated retail traders seeking diverse trading opportunities."
Liquid, a crypto exchange launched in 2025, has raised $18 million in Series A funding to expand its trading platform beyond crypto derivatives. Founded by Franklyn Wang, the app started as an aggregator for perpetual futures and has since diversified into multiple asset classes. The funding round was co-led by Neo and Left Lane Capital, with participation from several other investors. As trading patterns in traditional assets evolve, Liquid aims to provide a unified trading interface for various financial instruments, appealing to a broad range of retail traders.
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