Aster (ASTER) is a perpetuals DEX that offers non-custodial trading for beginners and pros, and it’s backed by YZI Labs. The exchange makes advanced derivatives trading accessible even to newbies, offering deep-pooled liquidity and pro features, including hidden orders.
Aster launched its native token called ASTER on September 17, 2025, and due to the token’s impressive trajectory, the project also attracted attention from Binance’s founder, CZ, who congratulated the team on its accomplishments.
ASTER is now live on the Aster exchange and some other centralized exchanges like BingX where you can buy, sell, and trade the token. The official ASTER contract on BNB Chain is 0x000Ae314E2A2172A039B26378814C252734F556A.
This article provides a step-by-step guide on where and how to buy, sell, and trade the ASTER token.
How and Where to Buy ASTER
On September 19, ASTER is trading on Aster Spot and a few CEXs, including BingX, MEXC, HTX, and Binance.
In order to avoid scams, you’re advised to check that you’re buying the correct token using a trusted exchange and, if you’re using a DEX, make sure that the contract address is the official one.
Best Exchanges to Buy ASTER
The best exchanges where you can currently buy ASTER are the following:
- Aster Spot – The Aster exchange lists ASTER/USDT trading pair, and this is the best option if you want the original platform for the token.
- MEXC – The exchange listed ASTER on September 19 in the Innovation Zone and opened trading for ASTER/USDT and ASTER/USDC pairs. ASTER is also available on Convert, and withdrawals will open on September 20 at 3:35 (UTC).
- HTX (Huobi) – The exchange listed the ASTER/USDT pair on September 19.
- Binance Alpha – ASTER is also available for trading on the platform that Binance created to showcase early-stage projects with growth potential in Web3; this listing means that ASTER could even make it on the Binance main platform.
- BingX – The exchange launched the ASTER/USDT pair on September 18.
It’s important to note that other platforms announced listings of ASTER, and you’re advised to double-check the official sources for announcements and to make sure that the contract address is the original one: 0x000Ae314E2A2172A039B26378814C252734F556A
How to Buy ASTER on BingX
The necessary steps you have to follow to buy ASTER on BingX are the following:
- Sign in to the exchange, or create a new account if you don’t already have one.
- Make sure to follow the KYC verification process to be able to trade on the platform.
- Deposit funds in your account on BingX and know that USDT is the most common quote asset for the ASTER pair.
- Go to the Spot Trading section on BingX and search for ASTER/USDT.
- Choose your order type – Market order will allow you to buy ASTER instantly at the current price, and Limit order will set your target price and wait to fill.
After buying the ASTER token, the funds will appear in your BingX wallet. You can hold your ASTER tokens on the exchange, or you can withdraw them to a self-custody wallet on the BNB Chain, making sure again that you are using the correct contract address.
How to Sell ASTER
If you want to sell your ASTER tokens kept in a self-custody wallet, you can:
- Sell ASTER on Aster, the original platform, or on a CEX like BingX and others that list the token
- Swap ASTER via DEX routes that support the official contract on BNB Chain
If you want to sell ASTER via a CEX, follow these steps:
- Sign in to the exchange or create a new account if you don’t have one.
- Go through the KYC verification process.
- Create a wallet if necessary.
- Deposit ASTER to the exchange wallet on the correct network.
- Place a sell order on the ASTER/USDT or ASTER/USDC pairs, depending on which the exchange supports.
How to Sell ASTER on BingX
If you want to sell ASTER on BingX, you will have to follow these steps:
- Sign in to your account, or create a new one if you’re not already onboarded on BingX.
- Go through the KYC verification process if needed.
- Open the Deposit page for ASTER and copy the BNB Chain deposit address.
- Go to your wallet on BingX and send ASTER from there to the address on BNB Chain.
- After sending ASTER to the correct address, open the ASTER/USDT market.
- Choose your order type – Market order for immediate selling at the current price or Limit order if you want to set your target price and wait to fill.
After selling ASTER, you will have USDT in your wallet on BingX. You can hold your USDT on the exchange, or you can move the funds into self-custody.
What is Aster (ASTER)?
Aster is a next-generation DEX that provides non-custodial trading for all types of traders. The platform also allows you to trade US stocks with up to 100x leverage, fully settled in crypto without the need for bridging.
Key Features
Aster has the following key features:
- One-click execution in Simple Mode, MEV-free
- Pro Mode with 24/7 stock perpetuals, hidden orders, grid trading across the BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum
- Liquid staking token offerings
Exchange Goals
The DEX, powered by Aster Chain (an L1 focused on privacy) promises to build the future of DeFi and create an ecosystem which is:
- Fast
- Flexible
- Community-oriented
Remarkable Achievements
As of September 19, 2025, the exchange marked the following milestones:
- Surpassed $519 billion in total trading volume
- Reached over 2 million users
- Hit over $255 million in OI
- Reached over $437 million in TVL
What is the ASTER token?
ASTER is the exchange’s native token that:
- Decentralizes governance
- Drives growth for the project
- Rewards participation
- Supports long-term sustainability
ASTER’s maximum supply is 8 billion tokens, with a circulating supply of 1.65 billion tokens.
ASTER went live on September 17, drawing attention from Binance’s founder, CZ.
