Aster Grants 5% Trading Fee Discount to ASTER Holders

Aster, a decentralized trading platform formed post-merger of Astherus and APX Finance, has announced that ASTER token holders will receive a 5% discount on perpetual contract trading fees, effective from September 22, 2025, pending regulatory approval.

Aster’s announcement potentially enhances token utility, which could affect its market liquidity and trading volume. The 5% discount aligns with industry tendencies of offering native token holders incentives, as seen in other decentralized exchanges.

Aster’s document update reveals ASTER token holders now enjoy a fee discount on perpetual contracts, though no direct comments from leadership are available. ASTER serves as both a governance and utility token on the platform.

The market stands poised for potential reactions once the regulatory approval is secured. However, no immediate changes to Aster’s Total Value Locked (TVL) or liquidity are linked to the announcement according to recent data.

Historically, similar actions by platforms like Binance and dYdX have prompted temporary trading surges, though Aster awaits possible regulatory feedback. The discount scheme may part signal towards broader adoption or strategic leverage of native tokens.

The Aster platform supports multi-chain interoperability, targeting assets including ETH, BTC, and others. While immediate price shifts are speculative, such incentives typically reflect long-term strategic shifts to boost engagement and liquidity.

ASTER trading occurs across multiple platforms, including Gate.io and PancakeSwap. The new fee discount may potentially direct more trading activity towards Aster’s native DEX, alongside contributing to a strengthened value proposition for ASTER holders.