A new perp listing for ASTER (Aster) – ASTERUSDT – will soon be available to trade on BitMEX, with up to 50x leverage.
Trading will start here at 04:00 UTC on 28 October 2025.
If you haven’t signed up for a BitMEX account yet, we’re currently offering up to 5,000 USDT as part of the welcome package for verified users- you can register here.
ASTERUSDT Contract Specs
ASTERUSDT is a linear perpetual swap, margined in USDT. This allows users to gain exposure to the price of the ASTER token and trade it with leverage, without needing to have any Aster holdings.
Key contract details for our Aster token listing:
- Symbol: ASTERUSDT
- Margin Currency: USDT
- Contract Size: 0.01 ASTER
- Lot Size: 10
- Minimum Trade Amount: 0.1 ASTER
- Underlying: .BASTERT
- Max Leverage: 50x
- Maker Fee: 0.05%
- Taker Fee: 0.05%
- Base Initial Margin: 2.00%
- Base Maintenance Margin: 1.00%
You can trade the ASTERUSDT perpetual contract here, or refer to the full contract specs here.
About ASTER, the Aster Token
Aster is a next-generation decentralized exchange offering both Perpetual and Spot trading, designed as a one-stop onchain venue for global crypto traders. It features MEV-free, one-click execution in Simple Mode. Pro Mode adds 24/7 stock perpetuals, Hidden Orders, and grid trading, available across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum.
Its unique edge lies in the ability to offer liquid-staking tokens (asBNB) or yield-generating stablecoins (USDF) as collateral, unlocking unparalleled capital efficiency. Powered by Aster Chain, a high-performance and privacy-focused L1, and backed by YZi Labs, Aster is building the future of DeFi: fast, flexible, and community-first.
At the heart of this ecosystem is the $ASTER token, a core asset that decentralizes governance, drives growth, rewards participation, and supports long-term sustainability.
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