Aster (ASTER) Daily Market Analysis 22 February 2026

Aster's momentum builds toward mainnet launch – here's the latest: • Confirmed Layer 1 mainnet launch scheduled for March 2026, optimized for trading • Ranked #2 perpetual DEX with $2.1B daily volume and 14.6% market share (05 February 2026) • Testnet attracted 50k+ participants, processing 100k+ transactions in first 30 minutes • Stage 5 token buyback program active, using up to 80% of daily fees for repurchases • Launched Shield Mode for perpetuals with high leverage and zero slippage (15 December 2025)