Aster DEX has completed one of its most aggressive buyback phases yet, officially closing out its S3 program after spending an enormous 49,299,999 USDT to repurchase 47,065,447 ASTER tokens. The announcement was made on X, where the team confirmed that the upcoming S4 phase is already in preparation, featuring new fee allocations, revised timelines, and an updated buyback address.
S3 Buyback Concludes After Nearly 50M USDT Spent
The S3 buyback initiative, active since late October, has consistently carried out large-scale accumulation of ASTER tokens. In the most recent weekly report covering November 3 to November 9, Aster revealed that it spent 19.5 million USDT during that week alone—buying back 18.9 million ASTER.
These steady purchases pushed total S3 expenditures to 49.3 million USDT, making it one of Aster DEX’s largest repurchase rounds to date. The scale of the buyback underscores the project’s commitment to reducing circulating supply and reinforcing market stability. On-chain data from BscScan shows that the official buyback address, 0xE307F53, executed more than 100 transactions over the past 17 days. Most of these included minimal network fees, indicating an automated buyback mechanism rather than manual high-volume orders.
On-Chain Wallet Activity Shows Final Stages of S3
The buyback wallet now holds only a small BNB balance of around $24, confirming that nearly all allocated funds have been deployed. The transaction history shows numerous “Ask” transactions routed to the same receiving address (0xa6F7444D…63994), suggesting that Aster DEX’s buyback system relies on an internal routing method to process each purchase.
The last major inflow to the buyback wallet came 17 days ago from the Aster Treasury, marking the start of the S3 program. Since then, all outgoing activity has been consistent with buyback execution. With almost no remaining balance, it’s clear that S3 has officially concluded.
S4 Buyback Plans Incoming
Aster DEX has confirmed that its S4 program is already in preparation. While details have not yet been disclosed, the team said it will soon publish key information, including:
- Fee allocation for S4
- The buyback schedule
- The new official wallet address
- Total capital assigned to the new phase
With S3 executed cleanly and efficiently, the project is well-positioned for another major round of buybacks. Community expectations are high, as many see these structured programs as essential to strengthening the ASTER ecosystem.
Market Reaction and Community Outlook
The Aster community is paying close attention as the platform gears up for S4. Many traders view these buybacks as a strong signal of long-term confidence—especially in volatile market conditions. With nearly 50 million USDT already deployed and the next phase approaching, Aster DEX appears committed to supporting price stability, liquidity, and overall token utility.
Once the S4 timeline is announced, analysts expect renewed momentum, bringing yet another wave of attention to one of the fastest-growing perpetual DEX ecosystems.
