2026-01-14 07:24:47

ASTER's recent performance has attracted the attention of many traders. From a price perspective, this token is currently oscillating in the $0.73-$0.75 range, showing a clear retracement pressure compared to earlier levels.

Interestingly, on-chain tracking data indicates that many large holders have participated in positioning at higher levels. One well-known participant's purchase cost is around $0.913, which now appears to be at a floating loss. This situation is quite common in the market and often reflects the intense competition among traders.

But what truly deserves attention is the trading activity. Despite the price adjustment, ASTER's performance in the decentralized perpetual contract market has been outstanding. According to the latest data, its trading volume once surged to the second position in the industry, only behind Hyperliquid. What does this indicate? The market demand for such trading products exceeds expectations, and capital activity is quite vigorous. From this perspective, the Perp DEX track where ASTER operates is becoming a new trading hotspot.

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LazyDevMiner

· 01-17 07:24

Large investors bought at 0.91 and are now floating in loss, hilarious, this is just throwing a tantrum --- Perp DEX is indeed popular, but ASTER needs to see if there is a solid fundamental support later on. Relying solely on trading volume can't last long --- Seeing trading volume jump to second place is just ridiculous, Hyper has such a large market cap... feels a bit suspicious --- It's fluctuating around 0.73, better to wait for a rebound before buying in. Anyway, coins that are going to fall will eventually hit bottom --- It's another perpetual contract game. Every time the hype rises, someone suffers heavy losses. Old story.

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ForkPrince

· 01-17 01:56

The big account's cost at 0.91 now has to eat dirt, really can't hold on anymore.

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StablecoinGuardian

· 01-16 23:19

Whale bought at 0.91 now showing unrealized loss, hilarious. Is this the fate of the chosen ones? --- Second in trading volume? Looks like the Perp market has really taken off, money is pouring in here. --- The price drops to 0.73 but remains so active, indicating that no one is truly bearish on it. --- Wait, with such a hot contract, shouldn't we pay special attention to the risks? --- What does the popularity of perpetual contracts really represent? I just want to know how many bots are actually holding positions. --- Whales who entered at 0.913 must be feeling pretty uncomfortable now... Anyway, I wouldn't dare chase and buy this at a high. --- Has Perp DEX really become the new favorite? By the way, will Hyperliquid's dominance last long? --- Trading volume in the oscillation range is so fierce, it's either active funds or a fight to stop losses.

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LucidSleepwalker

· 01-14 07:53

That big brother at $0.913 is probably having a hard time sleeping now haha --- Perp DEX is popular now, prices take time to stabilize --- Second in trading volume? Wait, how much capital does it take to push it up? --- Big traders are all losing money but still dare to pay attention, I knew there was a story here --- Hyperliquid is the real highlight, don’t just look at the price dropping --- Floating losses are just that, trading activity is still there --- The capital activity is quite active, should I follow and try to dip my toes in? --- Looks good but I’m still hesitant, I’ll wait and see

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SerumSurfer

· 01-14 07:48

The big players are buying in at the 0.9 level. Now that it looks like it's plunging, I just wonder how long this Perp DEX trend will last.

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ServantOfSatoshi

· 01-14 07:48

The big player bought at 0.91 and is still holding. That's confidence. But with perpetual contracts so hot... be careful of liquidation.

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governance_lurker

· 01-14 07:40

The big players who bought at 0.913 must be feeling pretty uncomfortable now haha, but the Perp DEX track is indeed hot.