stacked markets
Platform explainer· For introducing brokers

What is Stacked Markets, andwhy is it built differently?

Stacked Markets is a perpetual futures terminal built on Hyperliquid's on-chain order book. It is non-custodial by design — no client funds ever touch the platform. Your clients keep control of their own assets at all times.

Stacked Markets vs. centralised exchanges

Feature
Centralised exchange
Stacked Markets
Funds custody
Exchange holds client funds
None — funds stay on-chain
Withdrawal control
Exchange can freeze withdrawals
No custodian to freeze
Keys stored
Exchange controls keys
No keys stored by the platform
Transparency
Off-chain, opaque
On-chain, publicly verifiable
Onboarding
KYC mandatory for most
Connect a wallet to trade
Hack exposure
Pooled exchange wallet is a target
No pooled funds to steal

How a client starts trading

  1. 01

    Open your partner referral link

  2. 02

    Connect a crypto wallet (MetaMask or similar)

  3. 03

    Deposit margin directly on-chain

  4. 04

    Trade perpetual futures from the terminal

  5. 05

    Withdraw on-chain funds at any time

  6. 06

    You earn a share of the fees on trades they make

Platform safety architecture

Zero balances held

Stacked Markets never holds client funds. Margin sits on Hyperliquid's on-chain protocol.

Zero keys stored

No signing keys are held by the platform. The agent key lives only in the client's browser.

On-chain margin

All margin sits on Hyperliquid's protocol — transparent and auditable by anyone.

Local agent key only

The agent wallet key is local to the user's device and is never transmitted to the platform.

Suggested talking points

How to explain this to a client

“Unlike a centralised exchange, Stacked Markets never holds your funds. Your margin sits directly on the blockchain — you can verify it yourself at any time. There is no company that can freeze your withdrawal or lose your money in a hack.”

Ready to introduce your clients?

Apply to the partner program in a couple of minutes. Subject to partner terms and eligibility.

Stacked Markets — Platform explainer — for introducing brokers

All trading involves risk.

Perpetual futures use leverage. You can lose all collateral. Stackedmarkets does not custody funds or hold your main wallet keys. We do not provide investment advice. Nothing here is an offer to buy or sell. Trade only with capital you can afford to lose. Always verify testnet vs mainnet in the product chrome.

Stacked Markets is a decentralized perpetual futures trading platform. All trading activities are conducted on-chain and are subject to blockchain network conditions and smart contract risks.

Trading perpetual futures involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade, you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite.

The information provided on this platform does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice, and you should not treat any of the platform's content as such.

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