Aster, a decentralized perpetual exchange (perp DEX) backed by YZi Labs, has launched stock perpetual contracts on its Aster Pro platform, enabling traders to gain leveraged exposure to major U.S. equities including Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOGL), Meta (META), Microsoft (MSFT), NVIDIA (NVDA), and Tesla (TSLA). The offering allows 24/7 trading with up to 50x leverage, bypassing traditional brokers' restrictions.
Unlike conventional platforms, Aster provides permissionless access without sign-ups or custodial control. Liquidity fluctuates with market hours—lower during off-peak periods but deep during Wall Street active hours—with NASDAQ's planned 24/5 trading expected to enhance future execution. Pricing relies on Pyth Network's tamper-resistant feeds, which aggregate data from multiple publishers to ensure reliability.
CEO Leonard emphasized Aster's mission to "break down barriers" in asset accessibility. The launch follows a record-breaking H1 2025 with $58B+ trading volume and innovations like Aster Mobile, Hidden Orders, and Aster Chain—a ZK-powered L1 focused on private perpetual trading. Traders can hedge or speculate using crypto collateral, exemplified by shorting TSLA/USDT to offset traditional equity risks.