Coinbase has deepened its involvement in BNB Chain activity by adding Aster (ASTER) to its listing roadmap. According to market chatter, the exchange’s decision to broaden its coverage is driven primarily by growing interest in BNB Chain–linked assets. Following this recent development, attention has turned to Aster’s market trajectory and the renewed focus from Changpeng “CZ” Zhao.
In brief
- •Aster’s addition to Coinbase’s roadmap boosts visibility while traders await confirmation of full market-making and technical readiness.
- •Growing Coinbase interest in BNB Chain assets follows recent BNB listing and expansion moves, including a potential BVNK acquisition.
- •Aster draws attention with strong volatility, a past 2,800% rally, and shifting community sentiment after CZ’s recent token purchase.
- •Market fear persists with Aster down from its high, trading below key averages, and posting limited green days despite brief rebounds.
BNB Chain Presence Grows on Coinbase as Aster Joins Road Map
Aster’s inclusion on the roadmap signals its growing appeal within the market and brings it a step closer to potential listing. Coinbase Markets clarified that trading will begin only after market-making support and technical requirements are in place. A separate announcement will confirm the official launch once those conditions are met.
Recently, Coinbase has demonstrated a strong interest in assets tied to the BNB Chain, having listed the BNB token as recently as last month. With BNB serving as the native token of Binance, the largest rival to Coinbase, the listing drew expected reactions throughout the market. Around the same time, Coinbase introduced “The Blue Carpet,” a suite designed to support issuers from application through post-listing communication.
Coinbase’s corporate expansion also remains underway, with the company reportedly in advanced talks to acquire BVNK in a deal valued at roughly $2 billion. Market experts anticipate the deal will be finalized later this year or early next year.
Aster has attracted attention due to its volatility and strong community backing. Previously known as APX, the token now represents a derivatives platform asset with a maximum supply of 8 billion.
In terms of utility, Aster is structured around community incentives and decentralized exchange functionality. A dramatic rally in late September pushed Aster to an all-time high of $2.42 on September 24, before demand cooled and prices corrected.
Investor Caution Grows Even as CZ’s Purchase Revives Interest
CZ’s recent involvement in Aster has added fresh momentum to the cryptocurrency. He initially described the token’s early progress as a “strong start” but later clarified that he was not the project’s creator after online speculation surfaced. Most recently, his purchase of nearly 2 million Aster tokens sparked a new wave of speculative demand and reignited debate over his influence in the digital-asset trading market.
On-chain data indicates the following market conditions:
- •Aster is currently sitting at around $1.04 at the time of writing.
- •Despite a weekly rebound, the coin remains down on its monthly chart.
- •Aster trades below the 200-day simple moving average—a sign of weak market momentum.
- •Besides, it has recorded only 13 green days in the past 30 days.
- •The cryptocurrency remains 57% down from its all-time high.
Sentiment remains fragile, with the Fear & Greed Index at 20, signaling extreme fear among traders. Heavy swings continue to define its short-term outlook, while Coinbase’s pending listing decision adds a new layer of anticipation.