Aster (ASTER) Forms Bearish Power of 3 Setup - What Could Come Next?

Date: Sun, Sept 22, 2025 | 09:30 AM GMT The cryptocurrency market is undergoing a slight retracement after the initial Fed-driven surge, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) both trading slightly in the red today. Meanwhile, Aster (ASTER) — the newly launched DEX platform publicly endorsed by Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao — has remained in the spotlight with massive gains. $ASTER is still up more than 39% on the day, but over the past hour it has shed nearly 12%. More importantly, the emerging pattern on its lower timeframe chart could provide key clues about what comes next.

Source: Coinmarketcap Power of 3 in Play? Looking at ASTER’s 15-minute chart, the token appears to be carving out the classic “Power of 3” structure — a concept from smart money trading theory that typically unfolds in three stages: Accumulation, Manipulation, and Distribution. The chart shows ASTER consolidating in an accumulation zone before a sharp rally (manipulation phase), which has now rolled into a breakdown. Price action is currently sliding back toward the accumulation zone support at $1.5230, a level that will likely determine the short-term direction.

Aster (ASTER) 15 Min Chart/Coinsprobe (Source: Tradingview) What’s Next for ASTER? If ASTER loses its grip on the $1.5230 accumulation support, the breakdown would confirm the completion of the “Power of 3” pattern. In that case, technical projections point to a potential move down toward $1.05, which would erase a significant portion of its recent parabolic gains. On the other hand, a strong defense of the $1.5230 level could keep bulls in the game and delay further downside. Still, traders should remain cautious: the setup is based on a lower timeframe (15-minute), which can be more volatile and prone to false signals. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Always conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies.