Aster has launched a strategic buyback program in a bid to strengthen its in-house ASTER token. The token will receive consistent support through this program, which is set to commence on December 23, 2025, and will devote a maximum of 80% of daily fees to buying back ASTER.
Aster’s strategy involves a combination of automatic purchases every day, along with a reserve to allow for market adjustment. According to Aster, 40% of the fees will go to automatic buybacks that happen every day using the wallet 0x47…301E.
This results in the burning of tokens over time, thereby decreasing the supply. However, 20-40% of the fees will be allocated to a reserve address 0x5E…a397. This reserve will enable the purchase of tokens opportunistically when market conditions are optimal. All transactions occur on-chain and can be audited by everyone with regular updates being provided by the Aster team.
Expanded trading opportunities on Aster Perpetual
Besides the buyback program, Aster has expanded its derivatives platform. $LIGHT, $ZKP, and $IR can now be traded on Aster Perpetual with up to 5x leverage. To encourage activity, the platform runs a limited promotion offering a 1.2x symbol boost for trades until December 28, 23:59 UTC. Consequently, both novice and advanced traders can explore new positions while enjoying enhanced potential returns.
Aster also introduced “Shield Mode” within its perpetual futures product. The feature allows traders to use up to 1001x leverage on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) while protecting trading strategies from exposure. According to the announcement, Shield Mode simplifies trades and reduces risks associated with public on-chain order books. Hence, it provides a high-performance, secure trading environment for professional users and newcomers alike.
Roadmap and market context
Looking ahead, Aster plans to expand beyond derivatives into a full-stack decentralized finance (DeFi) network with its dedicated Layer-1 blockchain, the Aster Chain, in the first half of 2026. The Aster Chain testnet is expected to launch in late December.
Moreover, Aster has been part of a competitive narrative with Hyperliquid, which also recently launched a stock and token buyback program. Hyperliquid aims to increase shareholder exposure to its HYPE token through strategic repurchases.
Aster’s buyback program aims to support ASTER’s value over time. Daily automatic purchases and flexible reserves provide structure for traders and holders. With Shield Mode, new trading options, and plans for its own blockchain, Aster continues to expand its platform capabilities.
