CryptoNeutralCryptoSlate · Mar 37/103
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Hyperliquid gold perps front-ran CME after Iran strikes and the Monday gap exposed a new weekend leader
Coordinated strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on Feb. 28 created a 48-hour window where traditional gold futures markets were closed, but Hyperliquid's gold perpetuals remained active. This allowed crypto-based gold derivatives to front-run traditional CME COMEX markets, demonstrating how 24/7 crypto venues are becoming new weekend market leaders during geopolitical events.
