Bybit Lists ASTER First, Unleashes 100,000 USDT in Rewards
Why is the ASTER listing on Bybit so significant?
, the world’s second-largest crypto platform by volume, has scored a major win by becoming the first platform to list ASTER (ASTER/USDT), beating other top-tier platforms to one of the most anticipated token debuts of the year. With strong backing from Binance founder CZ and growing usage within the Binance DeFi ecosystem, is rapidly rising as a blue-chip challenger in the decentralized trading space.
The listing reflects Bybit’s continued push to stay ahead of the curve on high-narrative tokens, giving its users first-mover access to DeFi’s most promising assets.
Investor Takeaway
What is ASTER and why is it gaining traction?
ASTER was born from a 2024 merger between two rising DeFi protocols — Astherus, a multi-asset liquidity hub, and APX Finance, a platform. The unified project now serves both spot and derivatives markets and is recognized as a Binance-aligned player in the DeFi space.
In Q3 2025, ASTER generated over $6.5 million in protocol revenue, driven by adoption across LP vaults and leveraged trading. Its community-first approach — with consistent airdrops, referral campaigns, and governance participation — has fueled viral growth and a loyal user base.
Investor Takeaway
Bybit ASTER Listing Timeline
Users can now access ASTER with the following schedule:
- Deposits: September 21, 08:00 UTC
- Spot Trading Live (ASTER/USDT): September 21, 09:30 UTC
- Withdrawals: September 22, 10:00 UTC
This provides a near-instant launch experience for users eager to secure an ahead allocation and participate in staking and trading campaigns.
Investor Takeaway
What are the ASTER campaigns on Bybit?
To celebrate the listing, Bybit has launched two high-yield campaigns totaling 100,000 USDT in rewards. These include fixed staking with up to 400% APR and a tokensplash campaign for both new and active users.
1. ASTER Fixed-Term Staking: Earn Up to 400% APR
- begin Time: September 21, 10:00 UTC
- Details: will offer a limited-time fixed staking pool for ASTER. ahead participants can lock tokens and receive industry-leading yields.
Investor Takeaway
2. ASTER Campaign (100,000 USDT Prize Pool)
Event Period: September 21, 11:00 UTC – September 29, 11:00 UTC
Event 1: New Users Exclusive – 50,000 USDT
- Sign up and complete KYC on Bybit
- Deposit ≥ 60 ASTER OR deposit 100 USDT and trade ≥ 100 USDT of ASTER
- The first 2,000 users will receive 25 USDT each
Event 2: Trade & Earn – 50,000 USDT
- of ASTER (Spot)
- Earn a share of the 50,000 USDT pool
- Reward cap: 800 USDT per user
Investor Takeaway
What’s next for ASTER and its market potential?
With access, ASTER is now positioned to accelerate listings across other CEXs and ramp up TVL across its DeFi products. The team’s roadmap includes:
- Launch of perpetual DEX 2.0
- Expansion of LP yield vaults
- Cross-chain integrations (Arbitrum, BNB Chain)
- Community DAO upgrades and utility token expansion
Analysts expect follow-on listings, ecosystem airdrops, and protocol integrations to drive further adoption — especially given CZ’s quiet but clear support through ecosystem alignment.
