Answers to the questionsyour clients will ask.
This covers the most common questions introducing brokers face when introducing Stacked Markets to new clients. Use these answers directly or adapt them for your conversations.
Structure & compliance
How is Stacked Markets structured?
Stacked Markets operates a non-custodial trading interface. Because the platform never holds client funds, it works differently to a traditional broker or exchange that takes custody. The underlying settlement layer — Hyperliquid's on-chain protocol — is transparent and auditable by anyone.
Is it available to my clients in their jurisdiction?
Stacked Markets does not provide legal advice, and clients should consult their own advisors. Access is prohibited from restricted jurisdictions listed in the Terms of Use, and each user confirms eligibility when they access the interface. Because the platform is non-custodial, a client interacts with a blockchain protocol rather than a company holding their funds.
What happens in a regulatory crackdown?
Because the platform holds no client funds, there is no pool of assets that can be frozen or seized at the platform level. Clients keep direct control of their on-chain assets at all times. The platform cannot be ordered to hand over client funds, because it never holds them.
Platform risk
What happens if Stacked Markets shuts down?
Margin is held on Hyperliquid's on-chain protocol, not by Stacked Markets. Clients can access and withdraw their funds directly through Hyperliquid at any time, independent of whether the Stacked Markets interface continues to operate. The terminal is an interface; the assets are always on-chain.
Can the platform be hacked and client funds stolen?
The main attack vector for exchange hacks is a pooled hot wallet holding client funds. Stacked Markets has no such wallet — there are no pooled funds to steal. Each client's assets sit in their own on-chain position, and the agent key used for trading stays in the user's browser, never transmitted to or stored by the platform.
We have heard of Hyperliquid — is it safe?
Hyperliquid is one of the largest on-chain perpetual futures venues by volume. Its order book and settlement are on-chain and publicly auditable. Stacked Markets is built on top of Hyperliquid and inherits its on-chain transparency. Clients can verify positions and settlement directly on-chain at any time.
Client onboarding
What does a client need to get started?
Three things: a compatible crypto wallet (MetaMask is most common), a supported stablecoin such as USDC for margin, and your referral link. No traditional account creation is required to connect a wallet and trade.
How does a client connect?
Clients connect with a standard Web3 wallet and approve an agent wallet that signs orders locally in their browser. The platform never receives or stores the client's keys.
What markets can clients trade?
Clients can trade a wide range of perpetual futures available on Hyperliquid's on-chain order book, including major pairs. It suits clients already familiar with leveraged derivatives, particularly those coming from CFD or centralised crypto futures platforms.
Partner earnings & dashboard
When and how do I get paid?
You request withdrawals from your partner dashboard. Payouts are made in USDC on Arbitrum One after operations approval, with a 200 USDC minimum. Accrued amounts in the dashboard are estimates until payout.
What is my commission rate?
Rates are set when you are approved and can be tailored per partner. Reference defaults are 2 bps on perps and 20 bps on spot (basis points of fees). Commissions are a share of fees we actually earn from attributed activity — not a guarantee of income.
How do I track what I am earning?
Your partner dashboard gives a self-serve view of referred activity, volume, fees generated, and earnings credited. You do not need to contact anyone to see your data.
What if I have a question not covered here?
Reach out through the contact options on the site, or from your partner dashboard once approved. Partner participation is subject to the partner terms.
Apply to the partner program
Applications are reviewed. No long-term contract. Subject to partner terms and eligibility.
Stacked Markets — IB FAQ — for introducing brokers