The PEPE whale buys $12 million worth of ASTER and realizes unrealized gains of $3.6 million.

One of the major investors invested 12.42 million Dollar in ASTER tokens worth 8.93 million Dollar at an average price of 0.98 Dollar, in unrealized gains.
A prominent whale in the crypto market, who has amassed over 36 million Dollars from trading PEPE, has taken a notable new step towards Aster. This is another move that is beginning to bear fruit. The well-known trader on the chain, known as "ThisWillMakeYouLoveAgain," has gathered approximately 8.93 million ASTER tokens, valued at 12.42 million Dollars at an average price of 0.98 Dollars, according to on-chain data. With the price of ASTER rising since the purchases, they are now realizing more than 3.67 million Dollars in unrealized gains. The recent buying wave comes after previous accumulation in November, reflecting strong conviction in the Aster project and generating interest from the "Crypto Twitter" community.
The whale consolidates its position as Aster continues to rise.
According to the Lookonchain platform, the whale started actively buying ASTER since early November. In the period between November 4 and 12, it bought 8.41 million ASTER tokens for about 8.14 million Dollars, securing those holdings at an average price of 0.97 Dollars. At that time, those holdings were already showing unrealized profits of 1.1 million Dollars. Now, the total it holds has exceeded 8.93 million tokens. Additionally, the aggregated position is achieving greater gains as the price of Aster continues to rise.
His wallet activities show a clear strategy: buying in large quantities during dips and holding despite volatility. His account movements also show regular USDT transfers to CoW Protocol and Aster Smart Chain addresses, supporting continued accumulation. Arkham's data confirms his ongoing activity on the Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain networks, with recent purchases of ASTER worth 51,000 and 56,000 Dollar over the past two weeks.
The Aster community reacted to the whale's entry.
The entry of a whale of this size has caught the attention of the Aster community. Large purchases by prominent traders often ignite speculation about potential catalysts or internal confidence in the project. Aster has stood out recently due to the buyback programs it has implemented.
This includes completing a buyback of 49.3 million USDT under the S3 program, and preparing for the upcoming S4 initiative. As the platform seeks to enhance liquidity and prepare for new upgrades, some traders see whale accumulation as a positive signal. However, caution remains due to the whale's reputation for timing the market accurately.
The performance record affects market sentiment.
"ThisWillMakeYouLoveAgain" has emerged this year after accumulating over 36 million Dollars from trading PEPE. Its previous performance has kept its portfolios under continuous observation from the crypto community. When a trader of this kind builds a large position, many see it as a "smart money signal." However, analysts warn that whales usually employ long-term strategies and may exit their positions without prior notice. Currently, it seems that the whale is holding onto its position in Aster, continuing to accumulate and showing no signs of selling.
Expectations: More gains or a sharp reversal?
As Aster continues to rise, the gains of the whale may expand. Traders are now watching whether this accumulation indicates an extended bullish phase or just a short speculative wave. For now, the whale remains in a large profitable zone while the market closely monitors the development of the situation.#TopGainersInADownMarke