Aster (ASTER), the decentralized exchange (DEX) token linked to Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, is gaining traction in a way that could see it surpass its competitor Hyperliquid (HYPE) by market capitalization — with analysts suggesting room for a 480% price rally.
Analyst calls for 480% climb
Crypto market commentator Marcell highlighted that ASTER may capture much of HYPE’s market share, framing the case as a simple comparative play.
Earlier this year, HYPE’s market cap peaked above $18 billion — nearly five times higher than ASTER’s current $3.74 billion. If ASTER were to reach that same valuation, its token price could jump from around $2 to nearly $9.70.
According to Marcell, this outlook appears increasingly achievable, as ASTER has already outpaced HYPE in both daily trading activity and revenue generation, leaving room for a revaluation toward HYPE’s previous highs.
Meanwhile, analyst Danny — who had previously forecast ASTER’s rise to $2 — now expects the token to potentially surpass HYPE’s market cap within days. He projects ASTER could move toward an $8–10 billion valuation, effectively more than doubling its current level. Danny pointed to an ongoing airdrop campaign (ending Oct. 5) and a modest 4% token unlock scheduled for Oct. 17 as catalysts likely to drive liquidity farming, trading volumes, and upward momentum.
Whale capital shifts from HYPE to ASTER
Investor sentiment has been visibly shifting in ASTER’s favor, with on-chain data showing heavy whale involvement.
Since its launch on Sept. 17, ASTER has skyrocketed by more than 7,900%, securing a spot as the 36th largest cryptocurrency by market cap at $3.74 billion. Over the same period, HYPE has declined by more than 16%.
That divergence has been emphasized by large-scale moves. Earlier this week, one whale wallet sold off around $17 million in HYPE, redirecting roughly $9 million of that into ASTER. Another wallet accumulated $50 million worth of ASTER in a single day, while a separate investor added $14 million.
Lookonchain also flagged a “mystery whale” that scooped up more than $75 million in ASTER tokens across just two days, underscoring the growing confidence of deep-pocketed traders.
This rotation signals that whales view ASTER as a more promising play, potentially drawing in retail traders eager to ride the same wave.
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