Aster Tops Perp DEX Rankings With $42.88B Volume
Aster leads perpetual DEXs with $42.88B in 24h volume, far ahead of Lighter and Hyperliquid.

- Aster hit $42.88B in 24-hour trading volume.
- Lighter and Hyperliquid followed with $5.75B and $4.61B.
- Aster is now the dominant force in perp DEX markets.
Aster Dominates Perp DEX Market With Massive Volume
The perpetual decentralized exchange (perp DEX) landscape has a new undisputed leader—Aster. In the past 24 hours, Aster recorded an astonishing $42.88 billion in trading volume, firmly placing it at the top of the leaderboard.
This surge puts Aster miles ahead of its nearest competitors. Lighter secured second place with $5.75 billion, followed by Hyperliquid at $4.61 billion. The difference in volume is massive, highlighting just how dominant Aster has become in the current trading environment.
Why Traders Are Flocking to Aster
Aster’s explosive growth is being driven by several factors—low fees, high liquidity, and possibly the buzz created by high-profile figures like MrBeast, who recently invested over $1.28 million in the ASTER token.
Additionally, Aster has been praised for its user-friendly interface and powerful trading tools, making it an attractive choice for both retail and professional traders.
With the broader market recovering, traders are clearly turning to Aster for high-leverage opportunities and deep liquidity pools.
What This Means for the DeFi Space
Aster’s 24h volume suggests it’s not just a short-term trend but potentially a long-term player in the decentralized trading ecosystem. Its dominance reflects a growing shift in trader behavior—away from centralized exchanges and toward high-performance, decentralized alternatives.
If this momentum continues, Aster could reshape the perp DEX landscape entirely, pushing others to innovate or risk falling behind.
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