Aster’s native token, ASTER, has stunned the market with an explosive rally of more than 630% this week, pushing its market cap above $1 billion. The surge puts the project firmly on the radar of traders and investors, even as most altcoins trade sideways.
Why ASTER Is Skyrocketing
A big reason for the spike is simple: demand is outpacing supply. Analysts note that ASTER is still only about 1/18 the size of HYPE, another hot exchange token. Supporters argue this means the rally is just beginning. Social chatter points to billions in expected monthly trading volume, which could translate into $10 million to $100 million in token buybacks. Such buybacks steadily remove tokens from circulation, adding pressure on price.
$ASTER is only 1/18th the size of HYPE.
— Master of Crypto (@MasterCryptoHq) September 19, 2025
We’re nowhere near the top.
ASTER will see billions in volume monthly → $10M–$100M in buybacks.
You’re front running:
– Binance listing
– Huge monthly buybacks
– 95% don’t know how to buy yet
– Just Day 1/2 on Binance DEX, not even 1%… pic.twitter.com/VxS4jboN9l
Momentum is also building around new exchange access. Binance listing rumors are running hot after ASTER quietly launched just days ago on Binance DEX, still representing less than 1% of BNB’s market cap. On top of that, advocates estimate that 95% of potential buyers still don’t know how to purchase ASTER, giving the impression that early adopters are far from late to the party.
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What Is Aster?
Behind the hype is a serious project. Aster Crypto is a next-generation decentralized perpetual and spot exchange that grew out of the merger of Astherus and APX Finance before officially launching in March 2025. Backed by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs) and endorsed by ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, Aster aims to simplify crypto derivatives trading while keeping it fully decentralized.
The exchange runs across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum, offering a dual-mode system for beginners and pros alike, with features like one-click trading and advanced charting. Its native ASTER token fuels governance, provides trading fee discounts, powers staking rewards, and supports deflationary buybacks that can help maintain upward price pressure.
If buybacks and a possible Binance listing materialize, bulls believe the token could continue to climb. For now, with ASTER still fresh out of the gate and sitting on a market cap just above $1 billion, the market is watching to see whether this week’s 600% move is the start of something even bigger or a short-term burst of excitement.
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