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Hyperliquid to Ethereum bridge

Hyperliquid has no direct withdraw button to Ethereum. The standard path sends USDC to Arbitrum for a 1 USDC fee, then a second bridge moves it to Ethereum. Mayan can do both steps in one gasless signature, and Unit returns UETH as real ETH on Ethereum.

Reviewed October 25, 2026 ยท 5 solutions checked

On this page
  1. Short answer
  2. Why this route is difficult
  3. Possible approaches
  4. Options compared
  5. Working solutions
  6. How to move Hyperliquid to Ethereum
  7. Fees and timing
  8. Common mistakes
  9. Before you transfer
  10. FAQ
  11. Related routes

Short answer

The withdraw button in the Hyperliquid app sends native USDC to Arbitrum. It takes 3 to 4 minutes, costs 1 USDC and needs only a signature, so you do not need ETH for . To reach Ethereum mainnet you then need one more hop from Arbitrum.

Do not use the official Arbitrum for that hop unless you can wait about a week. Circle CCTP or a fast bridge such as Across moves USDC from Arbitrum to Ethereum in minutes. If you hold UETH on Hyperliquid, Unit sends it back as on Ethereum.

Key facts
Direct withdraw targetArbitrum (USDC)
Withdrawal fee1 USDC
Withdrawal time3 to 4 minutes to Arbitrum
Gas neededNone, signature only
Native ETH pathUnit (UETH to ETH)

Why this route is difficult

Hyperliquid runs its own chain, , and its USDC bridge was built around Arbitrum. Ethereum mainnet is reached only through a second bridge or a service that hides that step.

Hyperliquid's docs now call the Arbitrum bridge legacy and name Circle CCTP as the preferred way. During this change some withdrawal options may differ from what older guides describe.

Possible approaches

1Two hops via Arbitrum

Use the native withdraw to Arbitrum, then CCTP or a fast bridge to Ethereum.

Trade-offCheap and well documented, but two transactions and you need ETH on Arbitrum.

2One step bridge

A bridge like Mayan takes funds from HyperCore and delivers on Ethereum after one signed message.

Trade-offSimple and gasless, but you rely on the bridge's quote and route.

3Asset specific withdrawal

Unit burns UETH on Hyperliquid and releases native ETH on Ethereum.

Trade-offGives real ETH, but only for Unit assets and depends on Unit's guardians.

Options compared

OptionYou getTypical timeCostBest for
Withdraw to Arbitrum, then CCTP or AcrossUSDC on EthereumMinutes per hop1 USDC plus bridge and gas feesMost USDC withdrawals
Mayan gasless withdrawalUSDC, ETH or another token on EthereumSeconds to minutesBuilt into the quoteOne step, no ETH on hand
UnitNative ETH on EthereumDepends on Unit processingEthereum network feeSelling back UETH holdings

Working solutions

SolutionYou receiveCustody / verificationNotes
Hyperliquid withdrawNative USDC on ArbitrumHyperliquid sign the bridge transaction1 USDC fee, 3 to 4 minutes, needs a second hop to Ethereum.
Circle CCTPNative USDC on Ethereum by CircleCircle says HyperCore withdrawals work to any CCTP chain. Also the standard way to move USDC from Arbitrum to Ethereum.
MayanUSDC, ETH or other tokens on EthereumNon custodial, signed EIP-712 messageGasless withdrawal from HyperCore. Mayan says funds can land in as little as 7 seconds.
UnitNative ETH on Ethereum2 of 3 guardians: Unit, Hyperliquid Labs, Infinite FieldFor UETH only. The network fee is deducted from the amount.
AcrossUSDC or ETH on Ethereum based Fast option for the Arbitrum to Ethereum hop after a native withdrawal.

How to move Hyperliquid to Ethereum

Withdraw to Arbitrum, then bridge to Ethereum

  1. 1

    Open the withdraw screen

    In app.hyperliquid.xyz press Withdraw and choose USDC. The screen shows the fee and the destination network before you sign.

  2. 2

    Sign the withdrawal

    Enter the amount and sign. Validators send the Arbitrum transaction for you and deduct 1 USDC. Funds usually arrive in 3 to 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Get a little ETH on Arbitrum

    The next hop is a normal Arbitrum transaction, so you need a small amount of ETH there for gas.

  4. 4

    Bridge to Ethereum

    Use a CCTP interface or a fast bridge such as Across to send USDC from Arbitrum to Ethereum. Check the received amount in the quote before you confirm.

Fees and timing

Hyperliquid charges 1 USDC per withdrawal to Arbitrum. A new account also pays a one time 1 USDC activation fee on its first outbound action.

The Arbitrum to Ethereum hop adds an Arbitrum gas fee and the bridge fee. Ethereum gas is usually the largest part when the receiving side needs a claim transaction.

Mayan and other one step routes include their costs in the quote, so compare the final amount, not the advertised fee.

Common mistakes

  • Using the official Arbitrum bridge for the second hop and waiting about a week for the funds.
  • Sending the withdrawal to an exchange deposit address that does not accept USDC on Arbitrum. Check the network your exchange supports first.
  • Withdrawing UETH through the USDC flow. UETH goes back through Unit to get native ETH on Ethereum.

Before you transfer

  • Check the destination address. Hyperliquid withdraws to the same address unless you enter a different one.
  • For large amounts, test with a small withdrawal first, keeping the 1 USDC fee in mind.
  • If a newer CCTP option appears on the withdraw screen, it can save the Arbitrum hop. Check the app before you pick a route.

Frequently asked questions

The standard withdraw button goes to Arbitrum. To land on Ethereum in one step, use a bridge such as Mayan, or check whether the app offers a CCTP option to Ethereum.

1 USDC per withdrawal to Arbitrum, plus a one time 1 USDC activation fee for new accounts. The hop to Ethereum has its own fees.

Not for the withdrawal itself, it is only a signature. You do need ETH on Arbitrum for the second hop unless you use a gasless bridge.

If you hold UETH, withdraw it through Unit. It burns UETH and sends ETH to your Ethereum address minus the network fee.