MrBeast Adds to Aster Token Stash as DEX Revenues Soar Past Hyperliquid

Popular YouTuber MrBeast has once again expanded his position in Aster, a decentralized exchange (DEX) token that has become the talk of the crypto market. 

Blockchain tracking service Lookonchain reported that he recently acquired another 167,436 Aster tokens for about $320,000, bringing his total investment to more than $1.28 million. Just two days earlier, wallets linked to him had purchased over 538,000 tokens.

MrBeast Accumulates Amid Celebrity Buying Frenzy

Analysts estimate MrBeast’s average entry price around $1.87, indicating a deliberate accumulation strategy rather than a short-term trade. His growing stake highlights the excitement surrounding Aster’s rapid rise. Other high-profile names appear interested as well: a wallet associated with Donald Trump’s Truth Social reportedly purchased roughly $75 million worth of the token.

The celebrity attention coincides with extraordinary price action. Aster has surged more than 1,500 percent in a single week, fueled by heavy whale buying and a public endorsement from Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. CZ noted that Aster now ranks among the largest holders of BSC-USDT outside Binance itself, signaling that deep liquidity is flowing into the project.

Aster’s Revenue Leaves Rivals Behind

While MrBeast buy grabs headlines, Aster’s on-chain metrics are equally striking. According to DeFiLlama, the platform generated $14.3 million in trading fees over just 24 hours, placing it second globally behind Tether and ahead of well-established players like Circle and Uniswap. That figure is roughly ten times greater than Hyperliquid’s $1.17 million during the same period.

The token’s performance is not a one-off spike. Last week Aster posted $10 million in daily revenue compared with Hyperliquid’s $3 million, underscoring consistent user activity. Daily trading volume for Aster’s perpetual futures has also surged past $42 billion, surpassing leading decentralized derivatives exchanges such as dYdX and GMX.

Top traders are taking notice. Well-known crypto investor James Wynn disclosed a long position in Aster, suggesting Hyperliquid could lose ground if current trends continue. He argued that CZ’s public backing may propel Aster to the top tier of decentralized trading platforms.

With influential investors buying in and revenues accelerating, Aster has quickly shifted from niche project to serious contender in the DEX landscape.