Aster Reviews
Multi-chain perpetual DEX with an order-book interface, 0% maker fees and extreme leverage tiers — no KYC and no EU authorisation.
Aster Rating
Our Opinion
Aster emerged from the merger of Astherus and APX Finance and positions itself as the multi-chain alternative to single-chain perpetual DEXs. Trading spans BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana and Arbitrum, settlement stays on-chain and custody stays with the user.
On pricing, Aster moved in February 2026: makers pay 0% on perpetuals, takers 0.04% on USDT-margined perpetuals, and perpetuals on tokenised equities carry no trading fee at all. Collateral posted in certain forms continues to earn yield while a position is open.
The advertised 1001x leverage is mainly a marketing signal and is barely usable in practice — liquidation thresholds at that level are extremely tight. The platform holds no EU authorisation; perpetuals sit outside MiCA in any case, and tax reporting rests entirely with the user. Aster is worth a look for experienced traders who want several chains from one interface.
Pros & Cons
- 0% maker fee on perpetuals
- Four chains — BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana and Arbitrum — from one interface
- Collateral can keep earning yield while positions stay open
- Non-custodial with on-chain settlement
- No KYC for on-chain trading
- No EU authorisation
- 1001x leverage marketing sets an unrealistic anchor
- Liquidity thinner than the volume leaders in smaller markets
- Tax reporting rests entirely with the user
User Experiences
AI AnalysisOur AI collects and analyzes user reviews of Aster from the web and summarizes the key findings.
The interface follows centralised exchange conventions and is quick to navigate for anyone with futures experience. Access is by wallet connection without registration. Traders using several chains need to watch collateral and gas conditions on each. As of August 2026.
Editorial assessment based on publicly documented provider information and independent industry sources. As of August 2026. Perpetual contracts are leveraged products carrying a high risk of loss. This comparison is not investment or tax advice. All information without guarantee.
Features
Highlights
- Maker fee at 0% since February 2026
- Four chains in one trading interface
- Yield-bearing collateral
- CEX-grade order-book experience
Tradeable Assets
- 100+ perpetual contracts
- Perpetuals on tokenised equities and commodities
- Stablecoin collateral
Trading Options
- Market and limit orders
- Stop-loss and take-profit
- Hidden orders
- Grid trading
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Is Aster a Good Buy at Current Prices?
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