ASTER Prints New All-Time Low: Will Buybacks Save the Token?

Key Notes: ASTER fell over 12% to a new all-time low at 0.55 USD. The price fell despite activation of protocol funded buybacks. The DEX is allocating 20-40% of daily fees to ASTER repurchases. ASTER hit a fresh all-time low after dropping more than 12% in the past 24 hours. The token fell to 0.55 at the low before rebounding slightly to around 0.684 at the time of writing, per the daily chart below. The selloff occurred alongside the DEX’s public confirmation that buybacks are now live. Aster DEX announced that it has begun deploying its Strategic Buyback Reserve, allocating between 20% and 40% of daily platform fees toward automatic ASTER repurchases. The buybacks are executed on-chain from a designated reserve wallet and adjust dynamically based on market conditions. Buybacks Meet a Thin Market We are actively deploying our Strategic Buyback Reserve for ASTER token repurchases automatically. Building on our Stage 5 Buyback Program announced last month, this activation allocates 20-40% of daily platform fees into targeted buybacks, responding dynamically to market conditions. It is important to note that protocol driven buybacks can slow dilution, but they do not remove sellers. ASTER just printed a new all-time low; the structure fully broke as Bitcoin dumped from about 95,400 to 92,000, triggering a broad risk-off move across alts. ASTER lost its 0.70-0.68 support and flushed with heavy sell volume. Next move depends. In ASTER’s case, the repurchase flow appears small relative to available liquidity. Lighter’s LIT token rallied close to 20% after announcing a similar buyback structure. That move proved short-lived as LIT later sold off sharply. Volume Leadership Is Slipping CryptoRank data shows that after Lighter’s airdrop, weekly perps volume dropped nearly threefold from peak levels. ASTER continues to post strong numbers but faces increasing competition. Hyperliquid has reclaimed the perps throne and is now ranked 1st by volume and open interest. Over the past seven days, Hyperliquid processed roughly 40.7 billion in volume, ahead of ASTER at 31.7 billion and Lighter at 25.3 billion. The gap widens further in open interest. Hyperliquid holds about 9.57 billion in 24-hour open interest, while all other platforms combined sit near 7.34 billion. According to CryptoRank data, following Lighter’s airdrop, its perpetual contracts trading volume has sharply declined, with weekly volume dropping nearly 3x from peak. Hyperliquid has reclaimed the leading position among perpetual DEXs. In the past 7 days, Hyperliquid’s volume has increased. It is clear that even with active users, tokens tied to smaller exchanges face weaker bid support when liquidity migrates. Buybacks can support structure over time, but they do not guarantee reversals. Bitcoin Hyper Attracts 30.8M Amid Growing Demand As ASTER continues to trade under pressure, investors are looking for new promising crypto projects like Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER). The project is currently running a public presale that has already raised around 30.8 million at the time of writing. Bitcoin Hyper is built as a Layer 2 network to improve Bitcoin’s performance. It targets slower transaction times, higher fees, and the lack of native smart contract support on the base chain. Transactions are first processed on the Layer 2 network, allowing faster execution and lower costs, and are then settled back onto the Bitcoin network for final confirmation. Tokenomics of Bitcoin Hyper Current Price: 0.013605 Amount Raised So Far: 30.8M Staking APY: 38% The HYPER token is used across the network for transaction fees, staking, and access to certain network functions. During the current presale phase, HYPER is priced at 0.013605, but the team is set to increase price within a few hours. If you’re interested in joining the presale, feel free to read our Bitcoin Hyper price prediction guide. Disclaimer: Coinspeaker is committed to providing unbiased and transparent reporting. This article aims to deliver accurate and timely information but should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Since market conditions can change rapidly, we encourage you to verify information on your own and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content. Parth Dubey January 19th, 2026