Aster Completes $200 Million Valuation Funding Round on September 18, 2025

According to media reports, Aster completed a new funding round on September 18, 2025, bringing its latest valuation to $200 million.Aster is a next-generation decentralized perpetual contract trading platform dedicated to delivering a seamless, robust, and genuinely decentralized on-chain derivatives trading experience. The platform redefines DeFi operations with innovative features such as one-click trading, intelligent automation, and deep on-chain liquidity—offering a simple, efficient, and user-centric approach.Public information indicates rapid growth for Aster. Following its community round in September 2024, the company completed subsequent strategic funding rounds. In March 2025, DeFi protocols Astherus and APX announced a brand merger and were renamed "Aster." Notably, on September 17, 2025, ASTER tokens officially began trading, with major exchanges subsequently listing ASTER-related pairs, including perpetual contracts. Additionally, CZ confirmed that former mainstream exchange employees are part of the Aster team, while YZi Labs holds a minority stake in Aster—demonstrating the project’s professional background and industry resources.Amid the rapid development of the DeFi derivatives market, Aster’s innovative model and comprehensive ecosystem construction are expected to drive new industry growth and deliver a superior decentralized trading experience for users.