Aster Secures Funding on September 18, 2025, Valuation Reaches $200 Million

According to media reports, Aster completed a new round of financing on September 18, 2025, raising its valuation to $200 million.Aster is a next-generation decentralized perpetual contract trading platform designed for all users, aiming to deliver a seamless, robust, and truly decentralized on-chain derivatives trading experience. The platform leverages innovative features such as one-click trading, intelligent automation, and deep on-chain liquidity to redefine how DeFi should operate—simple, efficient, and user-centric.Public information indicates that Aster has achieved significant milestones over the past year. In September 2024, the project completed a community funding round; in November 2024, it secured strategic financing. In March 2025, DeFi protocols Astherus and APX announced a brand consolidation and rebranded as "Aster." Subsequently, in September 2025, Aster officially launched trading and listed the ASTER/USDT perpetual contract pair on major exchanges.Against the backdrop of rapid growth in the DeFi derivatives trading market, Aster’s innovative model and user-friendly design are expected to inject new vitality and opportunities into the market, further advancing the development of decentralized derivatives trading.