Date: Fri, Jan 02, 2026 | 10:54 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has started the new year with modest strength, as both Bitcoin (BTC)

Date: Mon, Jan 05, 2026 | 05:26 AM GMT As 2026 kicks off, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) is up

ASTER has a habit of testing patience. Price action drifts lower, confidence thins out, and then a chart like this starts telling a different story. Around $0.78, ASTER price is sitting at a level that looks quiet on the surface, yet the structure underneath suggests something far more

Date: Fri, Jan 02, 2026 | 10:54 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has started the new year with modest strength, as both Bitcoin (BTC)

Aster has surged to the top of the crypto derivatives market with $6.60 billion in perpetual futures trading volume, significantly outpacing competitors Hyperliquid and Lighter. This reflects a growing interest in perpetual trading and suggests favorable trading conditions on Aster. The competitive landscape remains strong, indicating that the market is rapidly evolving.

_ASTER token holders crossed 200k following Shield Mode launch, highlighting strong adoption, rising activity, and growing confidence in Aster’s trading ecosystem._ Aster, an on-chain trading platform, reported over 200,000 on-chain holders of its native ASTER token. The milestone followed the

Date: Mon, Jan 05, 2026 | 05:26 AM GMT As 2026 kicks off, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) is up

Date: Mon, Jan 05, 2026 | 05:26 AM GMT As 2026 kicks off, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) is up

_Aster launches Phase 3 Crystal Drops with loyalty rewards up to $2M USDF, rewarding traders for consistent perpetual trading activity._ Aster has announced a new trading rewards phase while market data continues to shape expectations for the token. The update arrives as traders watch

Date: Fri, Jan 02, 2026 | 10:54 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has started the new year with modest strength, as both Bitcoin (BTC)

Last year, Brother Ma, who aggressively went long but suffered a huge loss of over 10 million USD, achieved a long-awaited victory in early 2026. Now, is he planning to add to his position while the momentum is high? (Background: Brother Ma previously faced setbacks with his long positions, and Bitcoin OG whale floated a loss of 56 million USD) (Additional context: In November, Brother Ma was liquidated 71 times by Hyperliquid, earning the title of "Liquidation King"! Aster is opening Brother Ma mode next week) The bull didn't return, but well-known trader Brother Ma made a profit from the rebound in early 2026! Today, he closed a 40x leveraged Bitcoin (BTC) long position and realized approximately 1.53 million USD profit, then quickly shifted funds into Ethereum (ETH) and HYPE tokens within the Hyperliquid ecosystem, continuing to go long while the trend is favorable. 40x BTC position fully closed According to Hyperliq

Author: Stacy Muur Translation: Deep Tide TechFlow If you participated in the 2025 Token Generation Event (TGE) trading, you might be familiar with this default script: a lively first week, followed by a slow decline, and finally having to accept the fact that the "issue price is the highest point." Most newly launched tokens not only perform poorly but even crash outright because the market finally begins to treat tokenomics and liquidity as fundamentals rather than optional add-ons. Nevertheless, a few tokens achieved significant growth by the end of 2025 compared to their TGE prices. The rise of these tokens is not a fleeting phenomenon nor due to buying at extreme lows for profit, but indicates genuine market demand. Below are the tokens I summarized as performing strongly in 2025: $ASTER, $FOLK

Date: Fri, Jan 02, 2026 | 10:54 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has started the new year with modest strength, as both Bitcoin (BTC)

ASTER price is starting to move in a way that feels familiar to anyone who has watched early trend shifts before. Quiet periods rarely last forever in crypto, and moments like this often mark the point where attention slowly returns. Recent price action shows ASTER attempting to reclaim momentum

Date: Fri, Jan 02, 2026 | 10:54 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has started the new year with modest strength, as both Bitcoin (BTC)

Coinbase Research Director David Duong stated that the shift in decentralized platforms and trader behavior has made perpetual futures play a more central role in the market. According to Coinbase's research, on-chain perpetual futures (perpetual contracts) are expected to explode in 2025, with monthly trading volume surpassing $1 trillion. Against the backdrop of a lackluster altcoin season, Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter

The essay discusses the significant rise in onchain perpetual futures trading in 2025, driven by decentralized exchanges and increased leverage. Major platforms like Hyperliquid and Aster dominate, indicating a transformative phase in the decentralized finance market.

Coinbase Research Director David Duong stated that the shift in decentralized platforms and trader behavior has made perpetual futures play a more central role in the market. According to Coinbase's research, on-chain perpetual futures (perpetual contracts) are expected to explode in 2025, with monthly trading volume surpassing $1 trillion. Against the backdrop of a lackluster altcoin season, Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter

Lighter, issuing LIT as a US C-Corp, announced that the company will have zero retained earnings and will return all protocol revenues to token holders, adopting zero-lockup airdrops and institutional-level unlocks. (Background: Lighter is about to launch on Coinbase. Is it too late to issue tokens now?) (Additional context: Aster, Lighter... fierce competitors encircle, Hyperliquid's siege war) Today, Lighter announced the official issuance of the LIT token. The issuing entity is a C-Corp registered in Delaware, which also defines Lighter as a "US derivatives infrastructure company." Lighter publicly commits to no profit retention, with all net protocol revenues being redistributed to token holders through buybacks or dividends. For a market recently opened to crypto regulation by the Trump administration, this is the first

Decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid's core development organization Hyperliquid Labs plans to distribute approximately 1.2 million HYPE tokens to its team members on January 6, 2026. Based on the current price of about $26, the total value amounts to up to $31.2 million. This is the second monthly distribution the team has received under a linear unlock schedule since the token's initial distribution in November 2024. Despite competition from emerging rivals like Lighter and Aster, Hyperliquid recorded a net capital inflow of $3.87 billion and an astonishing total trading volume of $2.95 trillion in 2025, maintaining its top position in decentralized perpetual contract trading volume. Although this unlock is part of an established plan, its market impact should not be underestimated given the circulating supply of only about 238 million tokens.

The essay discusses the significant rise in onchain perpetual futures trading in 2025, driven by decentralized exchanges and increased leverage. Major platforms like Hyperliquid and Aster dominate, indicating a transformative phase in the decentralized finance market.

Date: Thu, Dec 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has been experiencing choppy price action over the past several weeks, a

As the crypto market heads into the final week before Christmas, several major altcoins are on the brink of significant governance votes and tokenomics changes that could reshape their long-term supply dynamics.

ASTER is currently trading at $0.6909, down 7.3%, with key support at $0.6768 and resistance capped at $0.7834. The price remains range-bound, making short-term direction dependent on stability at support levels.

Aster (ASTER) entered the market with momentum and confidence. The project launched in mid-2025 after Astherus and APX Finance merged into a unified Aster platform, centered on a next-generation decentralized perpetual exchange. The platform combines leveraged derivatives trading with yield-generat

The broader cryptocurrency market has been experiencing choppy price action over the past several weeks, a phase that began after the sharp sell-off on October 10. That correction dragged Ethereum (ETH)

A technical article published on blog.can.ac disassembled the Hyperliquid binary file through reverse engineering, accusing it of having a $362 million funding gap and other 9 serious issues, bluntly stating that it is a Centralized Exchange disguised as Blockchain. In the face of FUD, Hyperliquid personally stepped in to reconcile accounts, not only successfully clarifying the funding security issue but also rarely pumping its competitors Lighter and Aster.

ASTER is currently trading at $0.6909, down 7.3%, with key support at $0.6768 and resistance capped at $0.7834. The price remains range-bound, making short-term direction dependent on stability at support levels.

Another rough stretch hit the crypto market after the US stock session opened, wiping out gains from the day before. That kind of move has become familiar lately. What stood out this time was how Aster handled the pressure. Instead of breaking down, ASTER price dipped into a familiar zone and

By Gino Matos

Date: Thu, Dec 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has been experiencing choppy price action over the past several weeks, a phase that began after the sharp sell-off on October 10. That correction dragged Ethereum

ASTER trades below $0.91 support, signaling potential decline toward the $0.81 yearly low. Shield Mode allows private, high-leverage trades, protecting users from frontrunning and MEV attacks. Market outlook remains weak, with low demand and structural bearish pressure dominating

Wickless candles on higher timeframes suggest unresolved liquidity zones that markets often revisit. ASTER stabilized near recent lows as downside momentum weakened and volatility compressed. Current structure supports a corrective repricing phase rather than immediate downside

Aster is trading around the 0.70 USD mark at the time of writing on Tuesday, as the crypto market continues to attempt to bounce back, although the upward momentum remains relatively slow. The native Token of the (DEX) decentralized exchange, which specializes in perpetual contracts, has surged over 9% from the historical low of 0.65.

_Aster completes Stage 4 ASTER buyback, spending $5.5 million on-chain while maintaining transparency, supply controls, and long-term token strategy._ Aster has completed a significant token buyback amid ongoing crypto market volatility. Stage 4 was executed last week by the decentralized

Date: Thu, Dec 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has been experiencing choppy price action over the past several weeks, a phase that began after the sharp sell-off on October 10. That correction dragged Ethereum

ASTER is trading at $0.6909 following a 7.3 percent fall which is slightly above the $0.6768 support level. The 24-hour range is not completely open and the resistance is capped at $0.7834 and restricts upward movements. Price action stays range-bound, keeping near-term direction

News Preview: Aster will launch the fifth phase of the airdrop on December 22, allocating 1.2% of the total supply. MetaPlanet will hold an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on December 22 to discuss important proposals regarding the future issuance of preferred shares. The Bureau of Economic Analysis will release the third quarter GDP data on December 23. Due to the Christmas holiday in the United States, the US stock market will be closed for one day on December 25th (Wednesday); Plasma (XPL) will unlock approximately 88.89 million tokens at 8 PM Beijing time on December 25, with a circulation ratio of 4.5%, valued at about 11.7 million USD. Approximately $23 billion in Bitcoin options will expire on December 26, which may exacerbate the already high volatility. December 22 Project Updates: Binance Wallet will launch Bitway on December 22.

Date: Thu, Dec 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has been experiencing choppy price action over the past several weeks, a phase that began after the sharp sell-off on October 10. That correction dragged Ethereum

Date: Mon, Dec 15, 2025 | 06:20 PM GMT The cryptocurrency market continues to face heavy selling pressure as both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) dropped more than 4.50% over the past 24 hours. This sharp correction sparked heightened

Aster's decentralized exchange updated its Stage 4 buyback program, repurchasing over 29 million $ASTER tokens for around 28 million USDT. The initiative aims to stabilize the token's value during market volatility, with a focus on transparency and community engagement.

According to statistics, 84.7% of the 118 TGEs in 2025 fell below the issue price, with a median drop of 71%. Funds are flowing towards Bitcoin and Ether. Is the new investment strategy failing? (Previous summary: Aster, Lighter... strong enemies besiege, Hyperliquid's siege battle) (Background Supplement: Market share dropped from 80% to 20%, what happened to Hyperliquid?) The year 2025 is about to come to an end, and the primary market for cryptocurrencies has been surprisingly cold during this time. According to Memento Research's statistics on December 20, out of 118 token generation events (TGE) this year, 84.7% of new coins opened below the issue price, with only 15% maintaining an upward trend. For airdrop hunters who have long relied on "new launches" for profit, this year has probably been quite difficult.

Insider betting signals a likely token generation event (TGE) for Lighter, with a $LIT airdrop of 250M tokens raising speculation. Aster DEX gains traction in the DeFi market, promoting increased trading volume and competition.

Date: Thu, Dec 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has been experiencing choppy price action over the past several weeks, a phase that began after the sharp sell-off on October 10. That correction dragged Ethereum

Taiwan time on the 20th near noon, the Lighter token contract transferred 250 million LIT, suspected to be preparing for listing. But is this move too late to catch up with the Perp DEX competition? This article is from CoinW Research Institute. (Previous background: Aster, Lighter… fierce enemies encircle, Hyperliquid's siege war) (Additional background: Market share dropped from 80% to 20%, what exactly happened to Hyperliquid?) Table of Contents 1. Where does the controversy over Lighter originate: the mismatch between expected pre-commitment and information lag 2. Pre-pricing under high exposure: why is Lighter considered a "quasi-asset" 3. Ignoring TGE, has Lighter truly demonstrated product value?

ASTER price is finally breathing again after a rough slide that caught a lot of traders off guard. Aster just went through a sharp 32% correction in only a few days, then snapped back with a quick relief rally that pushed price up about 10% within 12 hours, based on commentary from analyst

ASTER lost critical support near $0.82, triggering liquidation cascades amid crowded long positioning. Declining open interest confirms forced long closures rather than aggressive new short exposure. ASTER stabilization remains fragile without structural

Date: Mon, Dec 15, 2025 | 06:20 PM GMT The cryptocurrency market continues to face heavy selling pressure as both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) dropped more than 4.50% over the past 24 hours. This sharp correction sparked heightened

Date: Thu, Dec 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has been experiencing choppy price action over the past several weeks, a phase that began after the sharp sell-off on October 10. That correction dragged Ethereum

Aster's decentralized exchange updated its Stage 4 buyback program, repurchasing over 29 million $ASTER tokens for around 28 million USDT. The initiative aims to stabilize the token's value during market volatility, with a focus on transparency and community engagement.