Aster Unveils Phase 5 Buyback Program with 80% Fee Allocation: Impact on ASTER Price

Aster's price held steady above $0.70 following a 2.67% increase, buoyed by a favorable market atmosphere. This follows the announcement of Phase 5 of Aster's buyback initiative, which dedicates up to 80% of platform fees to token repurchases.

The broader cryptocurrency market also showed positive trends, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin experiencing modest gains.

Phase 5 Buyback Program Details

Set to launch on December 23, 2025, Aster's Phase 5 buyback program will channel up to 80% of daily platform fees into ASTER token purchases. Of these fees, 40% will automatically be used for on-chain buybacks daily, employing a designated wallet to maintain price stability and reduce token supply. The remaining 20% to 40% is reserved for strategic buybacks, activated by specific market conditions.

Stage 5 Buyback Program: Structured Support for $ASTER

We’re implementing a systematic buyback program designed to strengthen $ASTER tokenomics and create sustainable value for our community.

Starting December 23, 2025, Aster will allocate up to 80% of daily platform fees…

— Aster (@Aster_DEX) December 22, 2025

Strategic Wallet for Market Stability

The strategic buyback reserve allows Aster to respond to price fluctuations and short-term market changes. This approach enables the protocol to manage liquidity and protect token value. Buyback wallets are publicly verifiable and on-chain, with Aster committed to transparency through regular reports.

Market Outlook: Aster Price Dynamics

On December 22, Aster traded around $0.714, indicating consolidation after previous declines. Despite recent stabilization, the price faces resistance at $0.80. A breakthrough could push the price to $0.90 or even $1.00. Currently, $0.70 serves as immediate support, with potential declines to $0.65 or $0.60 if selling pressure intensifies.

The RSI stands at 44.39, below the neutral 50, suggesting limited bullish momentum. Meanwhile, the MACD shows early signs of bullish divergence, though still weak.