Aster Secures Private Round Financing on September 18, 2025

According to industry reports, Aster completed its Private Round financing on September 18, 2025. Following this transaction, Aster’s latest valuation reached $100 million.Aster is a next-generation decentralized perpetual contract trading platform dedicated to delivering a seamless, robust, and truly decentralized on-chain derivatives trading experience for all users. The platform redefines DeFi operations with innovative features such as one-click trading, intelligent automation, and deep on-chain liquidity, making the process simpler, more efficient, and user-centric.Aster’s development trajectory demonstrates strong growth momentum. Key milestones include the completion of a Community Round in September 2024, followed by Strategic Financing in November 2024. In March 2025, DeFi protocols Astherus and APX announced a brand consolidation and rebranded as “Aster.” By September 2025, Aster officially launched trading and introduced perpetual contract pairs on major exchanges. Additionally, sources confirm that Aster’s team includes former employees from leading exchanges, while YZi Labs holds a minority stake in Aster.As the crypto derivatives market continues to evolve, Aster, as a next-generation decentralized perpetual contract trading platform, is well-positioned to play a significant role in advancing the DeFi ecosystem.