ASTER’s token price plummeted by about 75% from its peak while Hyperliquid has surged ahead as the top platform in decentralized perpetual futures trading. Despite overall strong market activity with volumes exceeding $803 billion over 30 days, ASTER is losing ground as trading incentives diminish and large token unlocks approach. Hyperliquid now leads significantly in trading volume and open interest, signaling a shift in trader preference towards more durable platforms.