Hyperliquid Lists ASTER Token Amid Heightened Competition Buzz

Written By:
Manmit Kahlon

Reviewed By:
Gopal Solanky

Hyperliquid Lists Aster Token Amid Heightened Competition Buzz

Decentralized perpetual exchange Hyperliquid has officially listed the native token of Aster, which has caused a lot of excitement in the on-chain trading community. The listing comes at a time when DeFi protocols are competing more fiercely for liquidity, users, and validator support.

In its X post, Hyperliquid said, “By community request, you can now long or short $ASTER with up to 3x leverage. Beware of low liquidity, high volatility, and increased liquidation risk.”

This development follows the launch of Aster Token ($ASTER) by Decentralized perpetual exchange Aster on the BNB chain. Within 24 hours of launch, the platform recorded $345 million in trading volume, $1 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), and 330,000 new users. Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, also expressed his appreciation for the successful launch. 

Meanwhile, Hyperliquid’s native token, $HYPE, hit a new all-time high of $59.36 on Thursday. The token went up by about 8% in one day, bringing its market cap to $18 billion. 

The listing of Aster’s native token on Hyperliquid can be considered both collaborative and competitive. Aster is debut on Hyperliquid, ASTER gained over $14 million in volume and it was trading at $0.63 at the time of writing. 

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Manmit Kaur Kahlon is a crypto journalist covering market updates, industry developments, and the politics shaping the digital asset space. With 2 years of experience in reporting and content writing, she specializes in simplifying complex trends and delivering timely insights for readers following the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrencies.
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Gopal Solanky is a Research Analyst and Writer with over 5 years of experience in DeFi, blockchain, crypto, IT, and financial markets. With a Bachelor's in Computer Applications, he brings a strong technical foundation to his analysis and reporting. Gopal focuses on breaking down complex topics for both seasoned investors and curious readers. His work has been referenced by publications like Business Insider and Vulture.com, highlighting his contributions to industry stories around topics like Huwak Tuah Memecoin and the FTX collapse.