Zircuit AI Trading Engine Drives 82 ZRC Surge Amid Cross-Chain Innovation

Zircuit has unveiled an AI-powered trading engine, "Hyperliquid for AI Trading," designed to streamline real-time signal detection and cross-chain execution across EVM-compatible chains and Solana. The platform leverages proprietary algorithms to analyze both on-chain and off-chain data, identifying trading opportunities and automating one-click execution. This development addresses longstanding challenges in DeFi, including the need for faster, more secure cross-chain transactions. The engine’s security framework, which includes Sequencer Level Security (SLS) and anti-phishing technology, aims to mitigate risks such as attacks during cross-chain transfers [1].

The AI Trading Engine builds on Zircuit’s existing infrastructure, which already safeguards over $950 million in assets through its Deposit Vaults. By expanding into active trading, Zircuit transitions from a passive yield platform to a hybrid model catering to both institutional and retail traders. Users can now automate strategies without manual market monitoring or bridging processes. Key features include cross-chain auto-routing to optimize trading venues, real-time signal detection, and single-click execution with automated gas and slippage management [2].

The platform’s rollout is phased: a closed beta will launch in late July 2025 for existing vault users, followed by a public release in August 2025 with SDK access for developers. Ecosystem incentives, including 10 million ZRC tokens, will be distributed in Q4 2025 to reward community-driven AI model development. Beta participants will receive trading incentives, while new Deposit Vault users gain fee rebates on future AI trading. A competition for developers and quantitative analysts is also planned, offering grants and bounties [3].

Market reactions have been mixed but notable. Zircuit’s native token, ZRC, surged 82% post-announcement, trading at $0.04207 as of July 24, with 24-hour trading volume rising by 250%. Analysts note the rally reflects investor confidence in Zircuit’s technological advancements but caution that broader market conditions could impact long-term adoption [4].

Zircuit’s move aligns with a growing trend in the crypto industry to integrate AI into blockchain ecosystems. By combining machine learning with cross-chain capabilities, the firm aims to reduce friction in DeFi and democratize access to sophisticated trading tools. The success of Hyperliquid will hinge on maintaining security, scalability, and user trust as the platform scales beyond its beta phase [5].

Source:

[1] Zircuit. “Hyperliquid for AI Trading: Expanding Zircuit’s Toolkit.” https://www.zircuit.com/blog/zircuit-ai-trading

[2] The Block. “Zircuit Launches AI Trading Engine for Lightning-Fast, Cross-Chain Trading.” https://www.theblock.co/press-releases/364166/zircuit-launches-ai-trading-engine-for-lightning-fast-cross-chain-trading

[3] Invezz. “ZRC Price Rallies 80% as Zircuit Announces Hyperliquid for AI Trading.” https://invezz.com/news/2025/07/24/zrc-price-rallies-80-as-zircuit-announces-hyperliquid-for-ai-trading/

[4] Coinpedia. “Zircuit Launches ‘Hyperliquid’ to Simplify and Secure Cross-Chain DeFi Trading.” https://coinpedia.org/news/zircuit-launches-hyperliquid-to-simplify-and-secure-cross-chain-defi-trading/

[5] Invezz. “ZRC Price Rallies 80% as Zircuit Announces Hyperliquid for AI Trading.” https://invezz.com/news/2025/07/24/zrc-price-rallies-80-as-zircuit-announces-hyperliquid-for-ai-trading/