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.

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

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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.

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The cryptocurrency market shows positive movement, with Aster (ASTER) finding support near $0.89 and hinting at a potential double-bottom pattern. Staying above $0.85–$0.95 is crucial for maintaining bullish momentum.

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

The $ASTER token, native to the Aster decentralized perpetuals exchange (DEX), has fallen sharply in recent weeks, dropping over 70% from its September 2025 peak near $2.50 and trading around $0.69.

Aster is taking another step to reward loyal users as it moves closer to a key network milestone. Summary Aster's Stage 5 airdrop distributes 1.2% of supply with an optional three-month vesting period Early claims trigger token burns, reinforcing supply discipline The phase leads into Aster

A notable whale has exited the ASTER market, selling 3 million tokens for $2.33 million, realizing a $667,000 loss. This structured distribution reveals reduced confidence rather than typical profit-taking, amidst broader DeFi weaknesses affecting ASTER's price and market sentiment.

The $ASTER token, native to the Aster decentralized perpetuals exchange, experienced a sharp decline on December 16, 2025, falling 15% in the past 24 hours and 20% from recent highs near $0.95.

Aster has introduced a new trading feature aimed at traders who want speed and leverage without exposing their positions to the market. Summary Aster launched Shield Mode on Dec. 15, offering private BTC and ETH perp trading with leverage up to 1001x. Trades execute instantly with zero

Between November 1, 2025, and December 5, 2025, whale trading activities in the DEX sector were mainly concentrated on Hyperliquid and Aster. Hyperliquid's total purchase volume reached up to $16.6 billion, with Aster ranking second at $5.7 billion. However, Aster recently completed a whale transaction of nearly $191 million, setting a new record for DEX.

CZ revelation that his $ASTER holdings "far exceed 2 million" — with continued buys after his prior tweet — adds bullish personal context to Aster's ecosystem during Double Harvest Phase 5. While not advice or endorsement, it spotlights the platform's growing role in perpetual trading.

CZ's rare public disclosure of his personal investment portfolio has sparked widespread attention in the crypto market. He not only confirmed holding over 2.09 million ASTER tokens with an average cost of approximately $0.913, but also recently revealed that the "actual purchase amount exceeds $2 million," and continued to buy more after the related tweet was posted. This public endorsement from an industry leader temporarily drove ASTER's price up nearly 20%, but also put the project in the spotlight, facing higher scrutiny and volatility expectations. This article will delve into the details of this investment, the background of the ASTER project, and explore the implications of "smart money" movements for retail investors.

As the cryptocurrency trading landscape heats up in late 2025, Aster's flagship Double Harvest campaign reaches its climax with Phase 5—the final chapter. This week-long event offers eligible perpetual traders a chance to share an uncapped prize pool equally, with rewards scaled by overall Phase 5 volume tiers.

ASTER shows sustained lower highs and lower lows, reflecting prolonged selling pressure despite brief rebounds and short-lived consolidation zones. Cumulative net longs rise while shorts decline, indicating long traders consistently add positions amid a persistent downtrend on Binance

$ASTER price shows liquidity-driven movements, gravitating toward dense order clusters, reflecting accumulation, distribution across November–December. The break above a multi-week descending trendline suggests momentum may shift, with buyers reclaiming support near 0.88

Aster broke its multi-day downtrend, moving above a descending trend line after an extended period of lower price action. Price now trades at $0.9562, showing a 2.8% 24-hour increase, with immediate resistance positioned at $0.9641. Support remains at $0.9245, while the asset’s 0.6% gain against

Aster breaks a multi-day downtrend as buyers respond to improving short-term structure on the 2-hour chart. Market cap shows cooling after earlier surges, reflecting a transition toward slower and steadier movement. Aster posts a 24-hour gain with a steady price climb despite reduced trading

Date: Fri, Dec 12, 2025 | 04:15 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market is displaying fresh upside momentum today as both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trade in the green. This improvement has helped several altcoins stabilize, including the DEX token Aster (ASTER), which is up 3% today,

The ASTER price is at a critical trendline, with support holding firm. Traders await a breakout for potential upward momentum. If the price surpasses the trendline, it could signal a swift move within its established range.

Aster brought together 70 human traders and 30 AI models for a trading competition. Each participant started with $10,000 in capital, and the prize pool totaled $200,000. The competition ran from December 9 to December 23 and was broadcast live on the Aster event page. Currently, the top performer is the well-known trader Ao Ying Capital, who tripled their position within one day. Statistics show that human traders consistently rank in the top 20, but also make up the bottom 20 performers. AI models are concentrated in the middle and lower-middle tiers. Regarding AI traders, currently, Alibaba's Qwen (, the very conservative version ), leads with a profit of $618. The more aggressive versions of Ernie 4.5, Gemini 3, and Claude Sonnet 4.5 are among the worst-performing models.

Aster DEX just tapped into zero-knowledge firepower. The multi-chain decentralized exchange has partnered with Brevis. It’s a ZK verifiable computation platform to upgrade speed, privacy and security across its trading stack. The goal is simple but bold. Make on-chain trading fast like a centralized