- ASTER token jumps 550% after TGE, reaching $0.52.
- Total value locked soars to $1 billion, doubling pre-launch figures.
- Aster’s debut strengthens the BNB Chain ecosystem and supports a rise in BNB price.
On its debut, the Aster token ($ASTER) hit $0.58, surging more than 500% within hours.
After the initial spike, Aster retraced some gains as traders took profits following the TGE and the distribution of protocol airdrops supported by YZi Labs.
Other altcoins like Lagrange, EigenLayer and BNB outperformed the broader market during the rally.
The token launched at an initial price of about $0.08 and quickly climbed to a peak near $0.52.
This represented an astonishing 550% gain in the first trading session and pushed ASTER’s market capitalization above $800 million.
At launch, Aster entered the top 150 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
A significant first step for $ASTER on BNB Chain.
• $345M traded in 24h
• Price reached $0.528 (~1,650%)
• 330K new wallets joined
• TVL $660M → $1.005B
• Platform volume near $1.5BThanks to our community for the trust and support. We’ll keep focusing on building an open… pic.twitter.com/cgPlwb2FVh
— Aster (@Aster_DEX) September 18, 2025
As the token price rose, daily trading volume exceeded $420 million within the first 24 hours, an increase of roughly 1,800%.
While the 500% rally highlights Aster’s utility amid intense trading activity, bulls should remain cautious about a sharp pullback if the price moves into overbought territory.
Aster TVL jumps to $1 billion
Aster’s total value locked surpassed expectations, climbing to over $1 billion within days of the TGE—more than double the pre-launch figure of around $400 million. The platform attracted over 330,000 new wallets and solidified Aster’s position as the second-largest perpetual DEX globally.
This influx underscores the platform’s multi-chain capabilities across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana and Arbitrum, where users take advantage of capital-efficient options such as liquid staking (including BNB) and yield-bearing stablecoins like USDF.
Privacy-focused innovations, including zk-proofs, drew sophisticated traders seeking capital efficiency without custodial risk, while Aster’s integration with PancakeSwap boosted ecosystem liquidity and contributed to a 15% rise in BNB price over the past week.
Market observers note that reaching $1 billion in TVL not only improves on-chain stability but also positions Aster to capture a portion of a potential $16 billion Hyperliquid market, which could translate into annual revenue approaching $500 million through fee structures that reward $ASTER holders.
A significant first step for $ASTER on BNB Chain
The TGE marked a transformational debut for $ASTER on BNB Chain, setting the stage for broader DeFi adoption.
As a high-performance Layer 1 with privacy at its core, Aster Chain facilitates seamless perpetual and spot trading and democratizes access for both novice and professional users with user-friendly Simple and Pro modes.
The platform’s non-custodial ethos combined with governance via $ASTER provides fee discounts and protocol upgrades for token holders.
This approach aligns with the “community-first” principles that have driven growth across BNB Chain, reinforcing the network’s advantage in low fees and high throughput—characteristics that are increasingly important as altcoin rotations favor derivatives while Bitcoin stabilizes above $117,000.