Zircuit Launches AI-Driven Hyperliquid Engine for Cross-Chain Trading as ZRC Surges 50%

Zircuit has unveiled an AI-driven trading engine, "Hyperliquid for AI Trading," designed to enable real-time, cross-chain execution across EVM and Solana ecosystems. The platform, launched by the firm behind Deposit Vaults securing over $950 million in assets, aims to streamline automated trading through advanced signal detection and security protocols. The engine integrates features such as AI-driven market analysis, cross-chain auto-routing, and institutional-grade security measures, including Sequencer Level Security (SLS) to mitigate attack risks [1]. The co-founder, Dr. Martin Derka, emphasized the tool’s role in enhancing on-chain finance by combining speed with robust protection [2].

The AI Trading Engine’s rollout follows a phased approach: a closed beta in late July 2025 for existing vault users, a public launch in August 2025 with SDK access for developers, and ecosystem grants in Q4 2025 to incentivize community-built models [3]. Users are offered trading incentives, including fee rebates and competition bounties, to drive early adoption [4]. The platform’s emphasis on speed and automation addresses critical challenges in DeFi, such as arbitrage opportunities and liquidity fragmentation, by enabling seamless execution across disparate chains [5].

Market reactions to the launch have been swift. Zircuit’s native token, ZRC, surged 50% post-announcement, though the firm has not directly linked the price movement to the engine’s performance [6]. Analysts note that the engine’s cross-chain capabilities could reduce barriers for institutional and retail traders navigating multi-chain environments, provided security and scalability challenges are addressed [7]. The platform aligns with broader trends in AI-driven DeFi, where demand for automated tools has risen alongside market complexity [8].

Zircuit’s focus on security—leveraging battle-tested smart contracts and anti-phishing technology—positions it to compete with centralized high-frequency trading systems while maintaining decentralization [9]. The firm’s roadmap includes expanding the engine to additional blockchains, though specific timelines remain unannounced. As the DeFi landscape evolves, Zircuit’s integration of AI and cross-chain execution may redefine how traders interact with decentralized markets, bridging ecosystems while prioritizing institutional-grade safety [10].

Source: [1] [Zircuit Unveils AI Trading Engine 'Hyperliquid' for Secure and Fast DeFi Transactions](https://crypto-economy.com/zircuit-unveils-ai-trading-engine-hyperliquid-for-secure-and-fast-defi-transactions/)

[2] [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/)

[3] [Zircuit Launches AI Trading Engine for Lightning-Fast, Cross-Chain Trading](https://kalkinemedia.com/us/news/press-release/zircuit-launches-ai-trading-engine-for-lightning-fast-cross-chain-trading)

[4] [ZRC Price Soars 50% as Zircuit Unveils “Hyperliquid for AI Trading”](https://cryptonews.net/news/analytics/31310872/)

[5] [Zircuit Unveils 'Hyperliquid for AI Trading: An AI-Driven Engine for Cross-Chain Execution and Strategy Automation](https://mpost.io/zircuit-unveils-hyperliquid-for-ai-trading-an-ai-driven-engine-for-cross-chain-execution-and-strategy-automation/)

[6] [Zircuit Introduces Cross-Chain AI Trading With Hyperliquid Engine](https://blockchainreporter.net/zircuit-introduces-cross-chain-ai-trading-with-hyperliquid-engine/)

[7] [Zircuit Launches AI Trading Engine for High-Speed Cross-Chain Execution in DeFi Markets](https://www.ainvest.com/news/zircuit-launches-ai-trading-engine-high-speed-cross-chain-defi-institutional-grade-security-2507)

[8] [Announcing Zircuit’s Next Product: “Hyperliquid for AI Trading”](https://www.zircuit.com/blog/zircuit-ai-trading)

[9] [Blockchain News - X](https://x.com/blockchainers/status/1948416604850516004)