Aster News Today: CZ's Endorsement Drives Binance's ASTER Listing Amid $1.05B Volume Surge

Binance has announced the listing of Aster (ASTER) on its platform, effective at 12:00 UTC on October 6, 2025. The exchange will introduce three trading pairs: ASTER/USDT, ASTER/USDC, and ASTER/TRY. Withdrawals for ASTER will open on October 7 at 12:00 UTC, meaning early trades may lack immediate liquidity for exits. ASTER, a tokenized asset used in real-world infrastructure deployment, has demonstrated robust market activity, with a 24-hour trading volume of $1.05 billion and a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of approximately $7.2 billion as of October 2025. The token previously controlled 50% of the perpetual decentralized exchange (DEX) market in September 2025, with $670 billion in trading volume out of a total $1.43 trillion.

The listing follows significant on-chain activity, including test deposits and large transfers of ASTER tokens to Binance spot wallets in early October 2025. These movements align with Binance's historical pre-listing preparation patterns, where inflows and outflows are tested before official support. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) publicly endorsed the token, praising its multi-chain compatibility and hidden order feature. This endorsement coincided with a 1,500% surge in ASTER's price within a week, drawing attention from high-profile investors such as YouTuber MrBeast and former U.S. President Donald Trump, who hold $320,000 and $112 million in ASTER, respectively.

The ASTER token's ecosystem includes Aster Pro, a platform supporting diverse collateral assets and negative balance rebalancing. Binance's decision to list ASTER/TRY reflects its focus on the Turkish market, where stablecoin pairs like USDT and USDC provide stability. The deposit window for ASTER opened three hours before trading, enabling users to transfer assets ahead of the listing. Analysts note that Binance listings historically correlate with price increases, as seen with tokens like SUI, which rose ~30% post-listing in 2023.

Market data underscores ASTER's prominence. Over 30 days, it generated $493.6 billion in perpetual trading volume, surpassing competitors like Hyperliquid ($70.3 billion) and Lighter ($165.4 billion). In 24 hours, ASTER recorded $82.08 billion in volume, with weekly volume reaching $415.68 billion-nearly six times Hyperliquid's. The platform's cumulative trading volume exceeded $1 trillion within two weeks of its September 17, 2025 launch. Open interest in ASTER derivatives markets also rose 7.57% to $1.2 billion, indicating strong speculative demand.

Despite its momentum, ASTER faces risks typical of small-cap tokens. Its price declined slightly (-0.50%) in the week preceding the listing, contrasting with the broader crypto market's +8.20% average. Technical analysts highlight a critical resistance zone between $1.80 and $1.87, with a $4 price target projected if the token breaks above this range. However, volatility, regulatory scrutiny, and tokenomics challenges could derail gains. The token's recent performance suggests profit-taking or consolidation ahead of the listing.

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