Aster Announces 24/7 Stock Perpetual Contracts Trading with Exposure to U.S. Equities

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Aster Announces 24/7 Stock Perpetual Contracts Trading with Exposure to U.S. Equities

Decentralized trading platform Aster, backed by YZi Labs, has launched a groundbreaking new product, stock perpetual contracts, offering crypto-native traders leveraged exposure to leading U.S. equities without intermediaries or custodial limitations.

The addition of these stock-based derivatives marks a bold step forward in Asters ongoing mission to redefine the boundaries between traditional finance and DeFi.

Trade U.S. Stocks Anytime, Anywhere

With the new stock perpetuals live on Aster Pro, users can now trade high-demand equities like Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG), Microsoft (MSFT), NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta (META), and Tesla (TSLA), all with up to 50x leverage. More stocks are expected to be added soon.

Unlike conventional brokerage platforms that operate within strict trading hours and require full KYC compliance, Asters decentralized model empowers users with 24/7 access to equity markets, eliminating red tape, signups, and custodial delays.

Liquidity Meets Flexibility

While liquidity may vary during off-peak hours, reflecting real-world stock market dynamics, Aster ensures efficient execution during U.S. market hours via its deep liquidity pools. This means traders can manage their exposure at all times, with optimal performance during key trading windows. The upcoming NASDAQ 24/5 trading rollout is expected further to improve Asters liquidity sync with traditional markets.

Leonard, Asters Chief Executive, remarked:

Secure Price Feeds with Pyth Network

Asters pricing infrastructure relies on the Pyth Network, ensuring accurate and tamper-resistant price data through aggregation from multiple verified sources. This system supports the security and transparency of all Aster perpetuals, be it crypto or stock-based, enabling users to make informed trading decisions with confidence.

Combined with a high-speed matching engine and optimized liquidity management, Aster has earned its place as the second-largest perpetual DEX by global trading volume.

A Leap Forward in 2025 Innovation Sprint

Traders can use Asters stock perps for a variety of strategies. For example, an investor holding Tesla shares outside of the blockchain can hedge downside risk by opening a short position on TSLA/USDT directly on Aster, fully on-chain and permissionless.

The introduction of stock perpetual contracts is the latest milestone in Asters groundbreaking year. Following the successful launch of the Aster Mobile app, the beta release of Aster Chain —a privacy-first, zero-knowledge Layer 1 blockchain—and the debut of Hidden Orders, Aster is rapidly expanding its ecosystem to serve both casual traders and seasoned professionals.

Where DeFi Meets Traditional Markets

Aster is pioneering a new frontier by fusing the open, composable nature of decentralized finance with access to real-world assets like U.S. equities. With this vision, the platform is dissolving the boundaries between crypto and traditional finance, crafting a seamless, multi-asset trading experience—all within a decentralized, non-custodial framework. The exchange is actively shaping a future where traders can seamlessly interact with multiple asset classes—all from a decentralized and non-custodial environment.