ASTER's 97% token unlock reduction

is reshaping supply dynamics as price climbed roughly

↗5.17%

over the past week, signaling renewed confidence in the perpetual exchange platform.

Foundation strengthening across metrics

The major supply change announcement

combines with price gains of roughly

↗2.81%

over the past day and growing trader positions to paint an increasingly positive picture for the DeFi platform.

Supply pressure dramatically reduced

By switching to staking-only rewards, ASTER eliminated the fixed monthly token releases that previously created consistent selling pressure, a fundamental improvement that reduces future dilution concerns significantly.

Trader interest building steadily

Price rebounded from $0.588 support

while traders maintain active positions with positive funding rates, showing willingness to pay small premiums to hold their positions despite temporary selling pressure.