$ASTER Why ASTER is Trending Right Now

​Stage 6 Buyback Program: As of February 4, 2026, Aster has started using up to 80% of daily platform fees to buy back ASTER tokens from the market, creating massive constant demand.

​Whale Accumulation: On-chain data shows "Whales" (large investors) have added over 170 million ASTER to their wallets in just the last few days.

​Aster Layer-1 Launch: The community is buzzing about the Aster Chain (L1) launch scheduled for H1 2026, which will move the DEX to its own native infrastructure.

​Binance Support: Freshly listed on Binance Margin (Feb 10, 2026), providing even more liquidity and accessibility to traders.

​📈 Price Outlook & Predictions

​Short-Term: If ASTER breaks the $0.66 resistance, technical indicators suggest a quick rally toward $0.85.

​Mid-Term (2026): With the upcoming L1 mainnet and staking rewards, analysts are forecasting a potential return to the $1.50 – $2.00 range.

​Long-Term: Bullish models suggest that if Aster maintains its lead in perp volume, it could test its ATH of $2.41 again by year-end.