Backed by CZ · Launched 2025 · $4T+ volume

The Next-Gen
Perpetual DEX.

Aster Exchange is a next-generation decentralized perpetual exchange offering up to 1001x leverage across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum. Trade crypto, forex, and stock derivatives with hidden orders, MEV protection, and yield-bearing collateral — all from your self-custody wallet.

BTC/USD ETH/USD SOL/USD BNB/USD AVAX/USD AAPL/USD SPX/USD +200+ more
$4T+
Cumulative Volume
$1.1B
Total Value Locked
1001x
Max Leverage
4
Supported Chains
Markets

Trade What Matters
— Onchain.

Access 200+ perpetual markets across crypto, forex, and US equities with deep liquidity and up to 1001x leverage.

BTC
Bitcoin / USD
1001x
ETH
Ethereum / USD
1001x
SOL
Solana / USD
200x
BNB
BNB / USD
1001x
AAPL
Apple / USD
50x
SPX
S&P 500 / USD
50x
EUR/USD
Euro / USD
100x
AVAX
Avalanche / USD
200x

+ 190 additional markets · Stocks · Forex · Crypto

Trading Interface

CEX Speed.
DeFi Security.

Trade with a central-limit-order-book system, hidden orders, and MEV-resistant execution — all while keeping full custody of your assets.

⚡ Up to 1001x Leverage

  • Simple mode: up to 1001x on select pairs
  • Pro mode: up to 100x with advanced tools
  • Cross-margin & isolated margin options

🔒 Hidden Orders & MEV Protection

  • Stealth execution — no front-running
  • MEV-resistant by design
  • Dark pool–style perpetuals

💎 Yield-Bearing Collateral

  • Stake liquid-staking tokens as collateral
  • Earn yield while trading
  • Support for asBNB, USDF, and more
Ecosystem Features

Built for Traders,
Backed by Leaders.

Aster is backed by Changpeng Zhao (CZ) and built by a team of former Binance executives. The platform has processed over $4 trillion in volume.

🌐

Multi-Chain Native Deployment

Deployed natively on BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum. Trade from the chain you trust without bridging.

4 major chains
📊

Central Limit Order Book

Professional-grade order book with real-time depth, advanced order types, and sub-second matching — just like a CEX.

CLOB system
🔄

Copy Trading & Vault Strategies

Follow top traders, deploy vault strategies, and earn from liquidity incentives — all designed for retail and institutional traders.

Copy trading
🏛️

Stock & Forex Derivatives

Trade tokenized perpetuals on US equities (AAPL, TSLA, SPX) and forex pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD) — all onchain.

Stocks + Forex
🤖

API & Algorithmic Trading

REST and WebSocket APIs for quantitative strategies. Full SDK support for Python, JavaScript, and Rust.

FIX + WebSocket
🛡️

Non-Custodial & Self-Custody

Your keys, your funds. No account sign-up, no KYC, no custody transfer. Trade directly from your wallet.

100% self-custody
Token

$ASTER — Powering the Ecosystem

ASTER is the native token of Aster Exchange, used for governance, staking rewards, trading incentives, and fee-sharing. Up to 80% of daily trading fees are used to buy back and burn tokens.

📊 Tokenomics

  • Supply: 8,000,000,000 ASTER
  • Deflationary: Up to 80% of fees used for buyback & burn
  • Airdrops: 53.5% — Community & early adopters
  • Ecosystem: 30% — Rewards, grants, migration
  • Treasury: 7% — Operational reserves
  • Team: 5% — Locked with cliff & vesting
  • Liquidity: 4.5% — Exchange liquidity

💰 Utility

  • Governance voting on protocol parameters
  • Staking rewards for ASTER holders
  • Fee discounts for ASTER stakers
  • Trading incentives & liquidity mining
  • Access to exclusive ecosystem campaigns
  • Listed on Binance, Coinbase, Bybit
Security & Transparency

Institutional-Grade
Risk Management.

Aster is built with the highest security standards — audited smart contracts, multi-sig governance, and a transparent onchain architecture.

🔐 Smart Contract Security

  • Audited by CertiK, Trail of Bits, and OpenZeppelin
  • Formal verification of core logic
  • Time-locked upgrades with 48h delay
  • Bug bounty program ($1M+)

⚖️ Governance & Transparency

  • Onchain DAO for protocol parameters
  • Fee tiers and market listings voted by ASTER holders
  • Real-time proof of reserves
  • Open-source codebase
CertiK — Smart Contract Audit ✓ PASSED
Trail of Bits — Security Review ✓ PASSED
OpenZeppelin — Code Review ✓ PASSED
Halborn — Penetration Test ✓ PASSED
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

About Aster Exchange, trading, and the ecosystem

What is Aster Exchange? +

Aster Exchange is a next-generation decentralized perpetual exchange offering up to 1001x leverage across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum. It was formed through the merger of APX Finance and Astherus in early 2025 and is backed by Changpeng Zhao (CZ) and former Binance executives.[reference:0][reference:1]

What markets does Aster support? +

Aster offers 200+ perpetual markets across crypto (BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB), forex (EUR/USD), and US equities (AAPL, TSLA, SPX).[reference:2][reference:3]

What leverage does Aster offer? +

Aster offers up to 1001x leverage in Simple mode on select pairs, and up to 100x in Pro mode.[reference:4][reference:5]

What is the $ASTER token? +

$ASTER is the native token of Aster Exchange, used for governance, staking, trading incentives, and fee-sharing. Up to 80% of daily trading fees are used to buy back and burn tokens.[reference:6]

Is Aster non-custodial? +

Yes, Aster is fully non-custodial. Your funds remain in your wallet at all times — no account sign-up, no KYC, no custody transfer.[reference:7]

What chains does Aster support? +

Aster is deployed natively on BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum.[reference:8][reference:9]

What makes Aster different from Hyperliquid? +

Unlike Hyperliquid's purpose-built L1, Aster is multi-chain (BNB, ETH, SOL, ARB) and offers up to 1001x leverage vs Hyperliquid's 40x.[reference:10]

How do I get started? +

Connect your wallet (MetaMask, Trust Wallet, or any EVM-compatible wallet), deposit collateral, and start trading. For developers, check out our API documentation and SDKs.[reference:11]

Trade Global Markets
Onchain — Up to 1001x.

Experience the speed, security, and scale of Aster — the next-generation perpetual DEX backed by CZ and built by former Binance leaders.