ASTER, a decentralized trading platform, has announced a major token buyback initiative aimed at stabilizing its market price and reducing circulating supply. The move comes as part of the project’s ongoing strategy to strengthen tokenomics and restore market confidence following recent volatility.

? $ASTER Launches Massive Buyback Initiative

Aster DEX announced a major buyback program, allocating 70–80% of its Season 3 fee revenue to repurchase ASTER.

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ASTER Commits 70–80% of Q3 Fees to Buyback

According to an official announcement shared on X, ASTER confirmed that 70% to 80% of its Q3 trading fees will be allocated to a token repurchase program, with the exact ratio dependent on prevailing market conditions.

The buyback results will be published after the end of the third quarter, with future airdrops and repurchase rounds expected to follow in subsequent quarters. The team emphasized that this flexible structure allows the project to respond dynamically to changing market trends.

By redirecting a substantial portion of platform revenue toward token repurchases, ASTER aims to reduce circulating supply and support sustainable price growth.

Building on “Rocket Launch” Momentum

The initiative builds upon ASTER’s “Rocket Launch” campaign, a growth program connecting traders with early-stage crypto projects. Fees generated from these launchpad transactions are now being reallocated to fund the buyback and reward community participation.

Under this hybrid model, ASTER combines buybacks with dedicated token pools to create a more interactive incentive system. Previous campaigns distributed over USD 200,000 in ASTER tokens as user rewards for achieving specific trading and balance milestones across spot and perpetual markets.

Reaction to Market Volatility

The new buyback plan follows a period of heightened volatility triggered by ASTER’s temporary removal from DeFiLlama’s volume tracking, which led to a 10% one-day price drop.

Analysts believe the buyback program is designed to counteract short-term sell pressure and restore price stability. Several on-chain observers also noted that Wintermute, a major crypto market maker, has quietly resumed accumulating millions of ASTER tokens, a potential signal of renewed institutional confidence.

Expert Predicts ASTER Could Hit $10

Crypto analyst Peters predicted that ASTER could surge to $10 following the buyback announcement, citing the project’s improving fundamentals and growing DEX market share. The token has already gained 15% in recent trading sessions, buoyed by broader market optimism and renewed investor sentiment.

ASTER has also reclaimed its position among top decentralized perpetual exchanges, recording a 24-hour trading volume exceeding USD 10.6 billion, surpassing competitors such as Lightchain and Hyperliquid.

With a deflationary buyback strategy, a clear roadmap for quarterly repurchases, and renewed trader engagement, ASTER appears positioned to stabilize its token economy and potentially regain double-digit pricing.

If sustained, analysts suggest the project could emerge as one of the most resilient DeFi platforms heading into 2025.