The essay analyzes the top 15 perpetual decentralized exchanges (DEXes) based on trading volume and other metrics. Hyperliquid leads with significant trading volume and active addresses, followed by TradeXYZ and Lighter. Other notable exchanges include edgeX, Aster, and Grvt, highlighting their revenue and total value locked (TVL). The analysis covers revenue performance of various exchanges, including Pacifica, Ostium, and Reya, providing insights into the growing DEX market.

_ASTER cuts monthly supply from 78.4M to about 1.8M–2.25M tokens via staking-only emissions_ _New model distributes 450K $ASTER weekly through staking rewards instead of fixed unlocks_ _Ecosystem tokens since Sep 2025 remain unused beyond staking, verified on-chain._ ASTER has updated

Aster, a perpetual DEX in DeFi, significantly reduced its monthly token unlock by 97% by adopting a staking-only model. This aims to alleviate price pressure from token releases and supports long-term holders, reflecting a broader trend in perpetual DEX projects towards sustainable supply management. The success hinges on user engagement in staking and actual demand for the product.

The cryptocurrency market is volatile; BTC is falling in the short term, and investor sentiment is cautious. ETH has long-term allocation value, SOL needs to be wary of downside risk, and BNB offers an opportunity to perform against the trend. Coins such as HYPE, TAO, ASTER, and BEAT have delivered strong performance, with significant potential ahead. It’s recommended to watch market signals and make a reasonable allocation.

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Aster is leaning harder into the idea that a trading platform should also be a building platform. In its latest push, the project introduced Aster Code, a permissionless layer that lets developers build their own trading interfaces on top of Aster while plugging directly into its liquidity,

Ethena and Ondo show relatively stronger structure, with signs of controlled accumulation. Aster and Hedera remain in consolidation, awaiting confirmation of directional movement. Gigachad reflects higher volatility, highlighting speculative activity within smaller-cap assets. The

The ASTER price has been consolidating for over a month, fluctuating without significant movement. A failed breakout led to a loss of key support at $0.68, indicating a bearish trend. The focus now is on whether it can recover above $0.68 to regain stability.

Aster DEX has launched its Stage 6 strategic buyback program to help stabilize the $ASTER token amid ongoing market ups and downs. The program executes token repurchases from a dedicated strategic wallet Moreover, all transactions are fully on-chain and publicly visible, demonstrating Aster’s

Aster (ASTER) is once again facing trouble at the $0.80 level, and the repeated rejection is starting to raise concerns. What once looked like a potential breakout is now turning into a clear area of resistance that the price simply can’t overcome. This level has held firm since December,