2026-01-15 00:25:43

Let's review the market today, mainly discussing ASTER's recent trend and market expectations.

Recently, industry leaders' comments on future growth directions have sparked quite a bit of discussion. Although they didn't directly name any projects, their views on "practical results and self-sufficient L1 ecosystems" have attracted market attention. The transformation logic of ASTER from DEX to L1 public chain aligns well with this trend. The market's reaction is quite interesting—sentiment has been ignited, but real capital hasn't yet flocked in. This "moderate upward movement" pace is actually more stable than sharp rises and falls, indicating that the bottom-level cognition is gradually solidifying.

Regarding the token price, ASTER has recently been oscillating around $0.74. A detail worth noting: today (January 15) is the deadline for claiming the third phase airdrop. This could lead to some holders cashing out pressure. If the price can hold above $0.70 by the close today, it indicates that liquidity among holders is quite sufficient, and the true "fans" have been established.

From trading data, the 24-hour trading volume remains around $390 million, with very active turnover. Against the backdrop of recent key system upgrades in the BSC ecosystem, as an important project within the ecosystem, ASTER is clearly waiting for a "trigger point." The most likely trigger is the mainnet launch in Q1.

Interestingly, the underlying driver of this round of market movement is "pragmatism"—meaning the market is starting to value practical application over mere concept hype. ASTER happens to be riding two hot topics: one is the broad trend of RWA (Real-World Asset) on-chain, and the other is competition among L1 public chains. Both tracks have gained significant attention in this cycle.

In the short term, there will still be some volatility. But don’t let a few days of ups and downs throw your mindset off. Currently, ASTER is more like warming up before the race begins; its true performance depends on the ecosystem's response after the mainnet launch. If the ecosystem can generate some actual application DAU growth, the current price expectations might still have room to rise.

Overall, market consensus is slowly accumulating, which is actually a good sign for long-term holders. The key is whether the upcoming months can deliver on the promises of technology and ecosystem development.

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ETH_Maxi_Taxi

· 01-18 00:21

Airdrop deadline is today. If things go badly, there might be a dump. Can we hold at 0.7?

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AirdropHunterKing

· 01-17 23:30

Damn, the airdrop deadline is January 15th? I need to quickly confirm my wallet address and check each one... The mainnet launch is the real test, right now it's all bearish speculation. If I can't hold 0.70 from 0.74, I'm out, no more playing the gentle rise game. If there's real application and DAU picks up, it's normal for the price to triple or even five times. Immediately dumping after claiming the airdrop? I bet five bucks there will be a wave of selling pressure. Tired of the practicalist approach, the key is whether anyone will actually use it on the mainnet launch day. Is 390 million in daily trading volume a lot or not? You gotta verify it yourself... L1 track is too competitive, ASTER needs to show real skills.

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GoldDiggerDuck

· 01-17 04:01

Airdrop last day selling pressure is coming, breaking or not breaking 0.7 is a watershed The mainnet has been warming up since before launch, it's a bit interesting Who can understand the gentle rise? It's not as satisfying as directly pumping the price Waiting for Q1 mainnet, anything said now is pointless The hardcore supporters' chips are already secured, this wave is stable RWA plus L1 dual-track, hit the right spot No hype, no blackening, just see if the ecosystem can land later In the short term, we still need to withstand volatility, mindset is the most important If 0.7 can hold, it shows the bottom is real Pragmatism is the way to go; hype ultimately is虚

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DuckFluff

· 01-15 00:55

Staying above 0.7 is considered a win? Feels like the standards are getting lower, but this wave is indeed ridiculous since no one is really following along.

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MetaMisery

· 01-15 00:54

A gentle rise is really more reliable than a sudden surge. The pace of ASTER looks comfortable. Airdrop deadline is today. Those at the bottom should have already established their positions. If the 0.74 level can hold above 0.70, it shows that someone is really passing the baton. The Q1 mainnet is a ticking time bomb, just waiting. This pragmatic approach is really good. Projects that boast are about to cool off.

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AirdropBuffet

· 01-15 00:52

Holding 0.70 is really a psychological barrier. Let's see how the closing price is today. Last day to claim airdrops, and it's starting to dump again? Mainnet launch is the real test; we're still in the warm-up phase. RWA + L1 double windfalls do have some imagination space. Pragmatism is the true winner; pure concepts should have cooled down long ago. This slow rise is actually more solid than a sudden surge, but we need to wait for Q1 to see the real results. Die-hard fans have already locked in their positions; today's dumping won't shake much. A trading volume of 3.9 billion can't support a big trend; we need to see real growth in the ecosystem. Don't overthink it; wait for the mainnet, everything else is pointless. Gentle rises are all a lie; they're actually waiting for the bagholders. If DAU can really pick up, this price level is indeed cheap.

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GweiWatcher

· 01-15 00:47

If it stays at 0.70, the selling pressure from this airdrop dump isn't as scary as imagined. Once the mainnet is truly launched, DAU is the key. It's pointless to just talk about stories now. With RWA+L1 dual-track approach, if it's reliable, something should come out of it. A gentle rise makes it hard to tell if the main players are really entering the market; it's a bit hard to read. Don't let a one or two-day market fluctuation ruin your mindset. We've already said we're waiting for the mainnet.

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DoomCanister

· 01-15 00:35

0.74 Can it hold? Feels like today's selling pressure might be greater than expected.

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HodlAndChill

· 01-15 00:27

Airdrop deadline: only if we hold above 0.70 can it be considered serious. The mainnet launch is the real highlight; right now, it's all just warm-up. RWA plus L1 dual track—this logic is indeed quite interesting. Don't be brainwashed by short-term fluctuations; long-term holders now have the opportunity to pick up bargains. The ecosystem DAU has increased, and the price potential is really more than this. It feels like the market is still building consensus, no need to rush.

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