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Top AI Agents for Perp Trading in DeFi: Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter Edition

Top AI Agents for Perp Trading in DeFi: Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter Edition

If you're deep into the world of meme tokens, you know the drill: volatility is your best friend and worst enemy. One minute you're up 100% on a fresh pump, the next you're scrambling to hedge or farm yields. That's where AI agents come in, especially for perp trading—short for perpetual futures. These are basically contracts that let you bet on crypto prices going up or down without an expiration date, often with leverage to amp up the gains (or losses).

Recently, a thread on X by @S4mmyEth blew up, compiling a massive list of AI solutions for automated perp trading. It started with a simple ask: Who's building an AI agent that lets you deposit capital, pick a risk profile, and trade across platforms like Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter? The goal? Triple-dip on potential airdrops while letting the bot handle the heavy lifting. The response was wild—over 160 comments highlighting 25+ tools and products.

Why does this matter for meme insiders? Meme tokens thrive on hype and rapid price swings, making perps a go-to for quick trades. These AI agents can spot opportunities in meme perps, manage risks automatically, and even farm platform points for airdrops, turning your stablecoins into passive income machines. Let's break down the standout ones from the thread.

Key AI Agents Highlighted

Here's a rundown of the top mentions, with quick explanations. Many focus on Hyperliquid rollouts but plan to expand to Aster and Lighter for that multi-platform farming.

  • @Almanak__: Speculation is high for a perp trading agent, especially after their composable strategy launch. Their vaults are already yielding 25%+ on alUSD deposits. Check out this yield breakdown:
Almanak yield APY screenshot showing 26.36% net APY

Referral link shared in the thread: app.almanak.co/invite?code=FapicXw2.

  • @elfa_ai: A sentiment-driven analytics tool for DeFAI (Decentralized Finance AI). It uses market vibes to power trading decisions—super useful for sentiment-heavy meme tokens.

  • @Cod3xOrg: Acts as a trading co-pilot with analytics and execution features. Great for those who want AI assistance without going fully hands-off.

  • @openservai: Offers the BRAID Framework for trader agents. It's geared toward tech-savvy users who can customize strategies.

  • @Symp_AI: Their trading terminal is live and has racked up over $130M in volume. Ideal for high-frequency perp trades on volatile assets like memes.

  • @theskynetxbt: You can build your own agent today with their Hyperliquid integration in beta. Aster and Lighter support are coming soon.

  • @KnidosLabs: An onchain AI fund manager backed by Avalanche (@avax). Perfect for diversified perp portfolios including meme plays.

  • @AIWayfinder: Specializes in Hyperliquid trader agents, with potential expansions to funding rates and prediction markets. They even shouted out trading $XPL perps:

Wayfinder AI announcement for trading $XPL perps on Hyperliquid
  • @gizatechxyz: Similar to Almanak, with recent strategies for Pendle DeFi and auto-stable yields hitting 15%+.

  • @Shekel_Agentic: A no-code framework for deploying agentic capital management solutions—easy entry for non-coders chasing meme perps.

  • @Loky_AI: Powers DeFi with agentic data infrastructure, helping agents make smarter trades.

  • @cambrianetwork: Custom-built perps risk engine for risk management copilots.

  • @infinit_labs: AI-powered DeFi abstraction layer; emphasizes security for vault deposits.

  • @yieldseekerxyz: Focuses on yield automation, recently spotlighted by Ethereum's official account. They're raising funds for expansions—could be a gem for stable-to-meme conversions.

  • @Autonolas: A DeFi agent platform using AI swarms for automated strategies.

  • @AgenthustleAI: Onchain AI assistant and DeFAI terminal.

  • @RecallLabs_: Decentralized intelligence network with reputation protocols for AI agents.

  • @AIshellnova: Built to navigate Wayfinder, enhancing its capabilities.

  • @bankrbot: AI-powered crypto agent for natural language trading, using $AVNT.

  • @heyanonai: AI-driven DeFi protocol with conversational NLP for strategies.

  • @sentientAgi: ROMA framework for high-performance multi-agent systems.

  • @imdecentralized: Custom trading agent, with a fun vibe:

AI agent robot in space illustration
  • @gigabraingg: Positions itself as the "Bloomberg Terminal for Web3" with a perp trading focus.

  • @aixvc_axelrod: Launched on Virtuals.io, leading asset management with TP/SL commands.

  • @eclipticaos: The perps intelligence layer using Rei Network.

The thread also noted omissions like @maicrotrader, which is trading on Hyperliquid with plans to expand.

Why These Tools Are Game-Changers for Meme Token Traders

In the meme space, timing is everything. These AI agents let you set it and forget it—deposit stables, choose low/medium/high risk, and watch them trade perps on meme tokens across chains. Plus, with airdrop farming on Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter, you're positioning for free tokens just by participating. As @S4mmyEth put it, if you've just scored big on something like $XPL, these bots can redeploy your gains on autopilot.

Of course, always DYOR (do your own research) and consider risks—DeFi is wild, and AI isn't foolproof. But for staying ahead in the meme game, tools like these are essential.

For the full discussion, check out the original thread on X. Got more agents to add? Drop them in the comments below!

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