diff --git a/freqtrade/exchange/hyperliquid.py b/freqtrade/exchange/hyperliquid.py
index 235c4b120..e35137f27 100644
--- a/freqtrade/exchange/hyperliquid.py
+++ b/freqtrade/exchange/hyperliquid.py
@@ -65,7 +65,8 @@ class Hyperliquid(Exchange):
     def validate_config(self, config: dict) -> None:
         """Validate HIP-3 configuration at bot startup."""
         super().validate_config(config)
-
+        if self.trading_mode != TradingMode.FUTURES:
+            return
         configured = self._get_configured_hip3_dexes()
         if not configured or not self.markets:
             return