Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has secured the exclusive first listing of the ASTER token, marking a significant milestone for the DeFi ecosystem. The exchange announced the listing on September 21, 2025, with spot trading for ASTER/USDT commencing at 9:30 a.m. UTC on the same day. Deposits opened at 8 a.m. UTC, while withdrawals will become available at 10 a.m. UTC on September 22.
ASTER originates from the merger of two decentralized projects - Astherus, a multi-asset liquidity hub, and APX Finance, a decentralized perpetual protocol. The token has gained substantial attention due to its strong ties to the Binance ecosystem and endorsement from Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Notably, ASTER generated $6.05 million in revenue during Q3 2025, strengthening its position among DeFi protocols.
To celebrate the listing, Bybit launched a $100,000 USDT reward campaign running from September 21 to September 29. The campaign features two events: one for new users offering 50,000 USDT in rewards (25 USDT each for the first 2,000 users who complete KYC, deposit at least 60 ASTER or 100 USDT, and trade 100 USDT worth of ASTER), and another for all users distributing the remaining 50,000 USDT to participants who trade at least 500 USDT worth of ASTER on spot markets, with individual rewards capped at 800 USDT.
Bybit, serving over 60 million users globally, positions this listing as part of its strategy to bridge traditional and decentralized finance while expanding its Web3 infrastructure. The exchange also introduced a fixed-term staking product for ASTER with up to 400% APR, further incentivizing participation in the token's launch.
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