Since its launch, Aster (ASTER) has quietly built a strong fanbase, and some big names have been paying close attention. CZ shared the chart, publicly said he bought ASTER, and it became one of the few coins he mentioned after BTC and BNB. Many traders ignored that early signal, but today’s move shows why it mattered.
At writing, Aster (ASTER) price is trading around $1.35, up more than 8% on the day. Trading volume has also jumped 30%, making ASTER the second top gainer in the market while most altcoins continue to bleed.
The signs were there.
— Mv_Crypto (@mehulcrypto) November 18, 2025
CZ posted the chart.
He publicly disclosed that he bought $ASTER.
It’s the only coin he talked about after $BTC and $BNB —
and still people ignored it.
Now they’ll be sidelined on generational wealth. pic.twitter.com/ry1zRQVsEq
Why ASTER Price Is Pumping Today
A big driver behind this surge is the recent wave of incentives. Aster kicked off a $10 million trading competition, rewarding activity across spot and perpetual markets.
At the same time, Stage 4 of its airdrop campaign launched, distributing 120 million ASTER over six weeks. These events naturally attract traders, push volume higher, and increase short-term demand. The real question is whether interest will remain once these programs end.
Utility upgrades are also adding fuel. Users can now use ASTER as collateral with an 80% margin ratio and receive a discount when paying fees in ASTER. It’s not the highest leverage in the market, but it encourages traders to hold the token, and that helps strengthen demand as ecosystem activity grows.
ASTER will become the #1 Perp DEX
— 🦅 (@Eagle_0X) November 18, 2025
ASTER will become the #1 privacy token
ASTER is the most deflationary token in the space
Mcap is only 3B, most of the supply is getting burned from buybacks
52m of $ASTER bought back do far pic.twitter.com/cUq8iHTneL
What the ASTER Chart Is Showing
The technical picture is just as important. Analyst Ardi highlighted the key breakout level at $1.29, calling it the “bear trend invalidation” zone. After days of consolidating underneath it, the ASTER price finally blasted through the level, and the breakout came with strong momentum.
On the 1-hour chart, price has clearly flipped previous resistance into support, forming a clean structure for continuation. The breakout wasn’t weak; it was decisive, with a solid candle that closed above the zone, giving bulls exactly what they needed.
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The next question is whether the ASTER price can hold above $1.29–$1.30. Staying above this region keeps bulls in full control and opens the door for continuation.
The liquidity pocket around $1.31–$1.35 is already being tested, and a strong daily close above $1.35 could set up a move toward $1.59, which lines up with the next Fibonacci extension and heavy liquidity.
If the ASTER price slips back under $1.29, momentum would likely cool off. Price could revisit $1.25 or even the $1.20 support, where buyers have to defend again to protect the bullish structure.
For now, though, ASTER stands out as one of the few coins showing real strength during a weak market, and the breakout suggests that traders are far from finished with it.
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