# $ASTER Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 12, 2026 > **Asset:** $ASTER > **Date:** 2026-01-12 (January 12, 2026) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/aster/2026-01-12 > **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/aster.md > **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md --- ## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence ### Post #1 by @RoundtableSpace > **Author:** 0xMarioNawfal ([@RoundtableSpace](https://x.com/RoundtableSpace)) > **Metrics:** 94 likes · 7 retweets · 31 comments · 41.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T07:15:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RoundtableSpace/status/2010611452613452175](https://x.com/RoundtableSpace/status/2010611452613452175) > > "Aster led 24h perp volume with $1.78b, followed closely by paradex at $1.59b and lighter at $1.57b" ### Post #2 by @czbinanceprd > **Author:** CZ ([@czbinanceprd](https://x.com/czbinanceprd)) > **Metrics:** 347 likes · 26 retweets · 72 comments · 37.5K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T14:10:32+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/czbinanceprd/status/2010716027299246216](https://x.com/czbinanceprd/status/2010716027299246216) > > "$ASTER It will 50x-100x on average." ### Post #3 by @Abrlien > **Author:** AB ([@Abrlien](https://x.com/Abrlien)) > **Metrics:** 194 likes · 31 retweets · 40 comments · 29.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T07:14:40+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Abrlien/status/2010611367922012567](https://x.com/Abrlien/status/2010611367922012567) > > "Watch where CZ @cz_binance spends his time @BNBChain He spends his time at @yzilabs Labs $ASTER @Aster_DEX is backed by it. Now you know where to look everyone wants the next big thing until it’s quietly building right in front of them ASTER keeps showing real progress" ### Post #4 by @web3annie > **Author:** Annie 所长 ([@web3annie](https://x.com/web3annie)) > **Metrics:** 92 likes · 18 retweets · 29 comments · 24.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T09:33:30+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/web3annie/status/2010646307803955215](https://x.com/web3annie/status/2010646307803955215) > > "CZ @cz_binance : "DEX will take down Binance one day!" Big cousin, if you say that, does big sis @heyibinance know? Then the only one that can take down Binance is $Aster @Aster_DEX" ### Post #5 by @BnBTianWeb3 > **Author:** Tian 天 ([@BnBTianWeb3](https://x.com/BnBTianWeb3)) > **Metrics:** 211 likes · 16 retweets · 36 comments · 20.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T03:56:33+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BnBTianWeb3/status/2010561510444028042](https://x.com/BnBTianWeb3/status/2010561510444028042) > > "BUY. $ASTER. NOW. It will 50x-100x on average." ### Post #6 by @CryptoRank_io > **Author:** CryptoRank.io ([@CryptoRank_io](https://x.com/CryptoRank_io)) > **Metrics:** 366 likes · 71 retweets · 32 comments · 20.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T11:45:13+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoRank_io/status/2010679454029242642](https://x.com/CryptoRank_io/status/2010679454029242642) > > "Top 7 Token Unlocks of the Upcoming Week The following tokens with the largest unlock amount will be unlocked next week: $ONDO - $759.91M $ASTER - $55.11M $PUMP - $23.80M $APT - $19.93M $ARB - $18.72M $STBL - $16.87M $SEI - $11.40M" ### Post #7 by @DrBullZeus > **Author:** DrBullZeus ([@DrBullZeus](https://x.com/DrBullZeus)) > **Metrics:** 127 likes · 10 retweets · 17 comments · 17.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T06:55:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DrBullZeus/status/2010606419528294532](https://x.com/DrBullZeus/status/2010606419528294532) > > "I don't see $ASTER consolidating for very long! We should see $0.80-$0.85 levels very soon." ### Post #8 by @AkaBull_ > **Author:** BitBull ([@AkaBull_](https://x.com/AkaBull_)) > **Metrics:** 216 likes · 15 retweets · 114 comments · 12.1K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T15:45:30+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AkaBull_/status/2010739922974687681](https://x.com/AkaBull_/status/2010739922974687681) > > "$BNB has started to look interesting again. And this is very important for $ASTER and other BNB Chain tokens. If $BNB breaks and close above $930, expect a big rally in BNB Chain ecosystem. Not only that, it'll strengthen the thesis of a Supercycle too." ### Post #9 by @DamiDefi > **Author:** Dami-Defi ([@DamiDefi](https://x.com/DamiDefi)) > **Metrics:** 118 likes · 23 retweets · 12 comments · 8.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T12:19:06+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DamiDefi/status/2010687983117357448](https://x.com/DamiDefi/status/2010687983117357448) > > "Projects with Most Whale Inflows Right Now $TRUMP : $276M $LDO : $120M $POL : $349M $ENA : $116M $ASTER : $119M $PUMP : $148M $WLD : $68M $NIGHT : $24M $ONDO : $44M $RENDER : $299M Are you following the smart money or ignoring it?" ### Post #10 by @DC__CRYPT > **Author:** D C CRYPT ([@DC__CRYPT](https://x.com/DC__CRYPT)) > **Metrics:** 115 likes · 16 retweets · 15 comments · 7.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T19:14:21+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DC__CRYPT/status/2010792484599669109](https://x.com/DC__CRYPT/status/2010792484599669109) > > "MY OPINION ON THE PRICE OF $ASTER Today the price has fallen, so the fudders are coming out of the woodwork again, complaining about the upcoming unlock of 77.4M, and selling out of fear and ignorance. I repeat that this unlocking is not coming onto the market. It stays in" ### Post #11 by @Cointelegraph > **Author:** Cointelegraph ([@Cointelegraph](https://x.com/Cointelegraph)) > **Metrics:** 81 likes · 12 retweets · 51 comments · 6.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T05:30:43+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2010585207812862185](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2010585207812862185) > > "NOW: Aster leads 24H perp volume rankings with $1.779B, followed closely by Paradex with $1.589B and Lighter with $1.569B." ### Post #12 by @bnbchen > **Author:** Chen 辰 ([@bnbchen](https://x.com/bnbchen)) > **Metrics:** 133 likes · 14 retweets · 22 comments · 5.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T03:55:45+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bnbchen/status/2010561310690517139](https://x.com/bnbchen/status/2010561310690517139) > > "The $ASTER pump to $4 will melt faces. I used to be a ASTER hater, now i love it. I’ll tell you when to sell so make sure you’re following." ### Post #13 by @MintedMutantz1 > **Author:** Prince of Darkness - $ASTER ([@MintedMutantz1](https://x.com/MintedMutantz1)) > **Metrics:** 88 likes · 10 retweets · 8 comments · 5.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T21:03:02+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MintedMutantz1/status/2010819834360316153](https://x.com/MintedMutantz1/status/2010819834360316153) > > "Success doesn’t happen overnight. That’s exactly how $Aster is being built. With @CZ_binance backing and guidance, the team takes bold steps, learns quickly what works and what doesn’t, and builds with the same precision and quality that continues to make #Binance successful." ### Post #14 by @Rizzy1c > **Author:** Rizzy ([@Rizzy1c](https://x.com/Rizzy1c)) > **Metrics:** 127 likes · 13 retweets · 53 comments · 5.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T16:47:19+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Rizzy1c/status/2010755482584318253](https://x.com/Rizzy1c/status/2010755482584318253) > > "I don't see $ASTER consolidating for very long! We should see $0.9-$1 levels very soon." ### Post #15 by @CryptoPeakX > **Author:** Peak ([@CryptoPeakX](https://x.com/CryptoPeakX)) > **Metrics:** 46 likes · 11 retweets · 9 comments · 4.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T08:30:15+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoPeakX/status/2010630392265761190](https://x.com/CryptoPeakX/status/2010630392265761190) > > "Welcome to @CryptoPeakX Your daily source for clear, researched crypto alpha — no noise, no hype. What you’ll see here: • $BTC, $ETH, $SOL, $BNB — macro trends, key levels, cycle insights • $WLFI — resistance breaks, RWA launches, ecosystem growth • $ASTER — buybacks," ### Post #16 by @Blockhunta > **Author:** Hunter ([@Blockhunta](https://x.com/Blockhunta)) > **Metrics:** 80 likes · 7 retweets · 13 comments · 3.0K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T18:00:25+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Blockhunta/status/2010773875953377781](https://x.com/Blockhunta/status/2010773875953377781) > > "$ASTER It will 50x-100x on average." ### Post #17 by @CryptoAttackDao > **Author:** CRYPTO ATTACKS || DAO ([@CryptoAttackDao](https://x.com/CryptoAttackDao)) > **Metrics:** 247 likes · 43 retweets · 10 comments · 2.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T14:04:53+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoAttackDao/status/2010714603064594767](https://x.com/CryptoAttackDao/status/2010714603064594767) > > "Top 7 Token Unlocks scheduled for the Upcoming Week: 1. $ASTER — $55.11M 2. $ONDO — $759.91M 3. $PUMP — $23.80M 4. $APT — $19.93M 5. $ARB — $18.72M 6. $STBL — $16.87M 7. $SEI — $11.40M" ### Post #18 by @realtommybibi > **Author:** Tommy B. ([@realtommybibi](https://x.com/realtommybibi)) > **Metrics:** 34 likes · 7 retweets · 12 comments · 2.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T21:30:08+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/realtommybibi/status/2010826656005365787](https://x.com/realtommybibi/status/2010826656005365787) > > "So @Shilllin doesn’t think it’s the GM That’s killing crypto (like Nikita bier does) $mon $aster" ### Post #19 by @CryptoPeakX > **Author:** Peak ([@CryptoPeakX](https://x.com/CryptoPeakX)) > **Metrics:** 69 likes · 8 retweets · 10 comments · 1.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T00:00:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoPeakX/status/2010502197784764519](https://x.com/CryptoPeakX/status/2010502197784764519) > > "Aster could go to the moon. Aster Dex is the number 1 perp Dex. Aster has a buyback program. Aster has a big community. The number of Aster holders is now 200k+ and still increasing. Aster will have its own L1 chain. Total supply: 7.92B with a burn program. In the long" ### Post #20 by @CryptoPeakX > **Author:** Peak ([@CryptoPeakX](https://x.com/CryptoPeakX)) > **Metrics:** 35 likes · 4 retweets · 25 comments · 1.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T02:38:50+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoPeakX/status/2010541954036289746](https://x.com/CryptoPeakX/status/2010541954036289746) > > "My portfolio: Bitcoin WLFI Aster Ethereum BNB Solana Monad Sui XRP What else I should add in my portfolio in 2026?" ### Post #21 by @wiseadvicesumit > **Author:** Wise Advice ([@wiseadvicesumit](https://x.com/wiseadvicesumit)) > **Metrics:** 30 likes · 6 retweets · 12 comments · 1.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T10:14:15+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wiseadvicesumit/status/2010656562210369622](https://x.com/wiseadvicesumit/status/2010656562210369622) > > "UPCOMING TOKEN UNLOCKS One-time large unlocks (>$5M): $ONDO, $CONX, $ARB, $DBR, $CHEEL, $STRK, $SEI, $ZK Linear daily unlocks (>$1M/day): $RAIN, $SOL, $TRUMP, $WLD, $RIVER, $DOGE, $AVAX, $ASTER, $TAO Total unlock value: >$1.69B Unlocks don’t guarantee dumps but they do" ### Post #22 by @Mrbullemmy > **Author:** MR.BULL ([@Mrbullemmy](https://x.com/Mrbullemmy)) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 1.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T21:15:38+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mrbullemmy/status/2010823006478626872](https://x.com/Mrbullemmy/status/2010823006478626872) > > "Are we cooked on $ASTER ? PA is honestly terrible, with no sugar coating this one but i believe it's still gonna go above a dollar in this Q1 Keep stacking imo , fire works soon for $ASTER" ### Post #23 by @stogolp > **Author:** sgp ([@stogolp](https://x.com/stogolp)) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 599 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T17:51:36+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/stogolp/status/2010771659330842694](https://x.com/stogolp/status/2010771659330842694) > > "it was fairly reasonable if comparing to aster? and still trading like ass lol" ### Post #24 by @ZACFutures > **Author:** ZACFutures ([@ZACFutures](https://x.com/ZACFutures)) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 575 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T12:45:28+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ZACFutures/status/2010694615972901327](https://x.com/ZACFutures/status/2010694615972901327) > > "$ASTER #ASTER Long 20x Entry: 0.6863 SL: 0.6713 TP: 0.7060" ### Post #25 by @evancrypt > **Author:** Evan ([@evancrypt](https://x.com/evancrypt)) > **Metrics:** 37 likes · 0 retweets · 37 comments · 381 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T06:11:24+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/evancrypt/status/2010595449019977966](https://x.com/evancrypt/status/2010595449019977966) > > "Few tokens that feels like early days BTC. $RIVER $ASTER $AVNT $MIRA $RIVER There's a reason one was mentioned twice! See you on the other side that eats." ### Post #26 by @Cleverman_Alex > **Author:** Cleverman Alex ([@Cleverman_Alex](https://x.com/Cleverman_Alex)) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 237 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T15:49:40+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cleverman_Alex/status/2010740973329129671](https://x.com/Cleverman_Alex/status/2010740973329129671) > > "Token Unlocks This Week (Jan 12–18) $ONDO — $759.91m $ASTER — $55.11m $PUMP — $23.80m $APT — $19.93m $ARB — $18.72m $STBL — $16.87m $SEI — $11.40m Keep an eye on supply pressure." ### Post #27 by @AsterGod > **Author:** Panke ([@AsterGod](https://x.com/AsterGod)) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 205 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T15:33:57+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AsterGod/status/2010737016758313202](https://x.com/AsterGod/status/2010737016758313202) > > "Slowly but steadily people are being conditioned into being larger and longer term aster holders Soon the 444 will be 1 k and then 3 k and then 6 k etc The loyalty pool will become larger while the base pool will become smaller $ASTER" ### Post #28 by @CoinMarketCap:CoinoMedia > **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CoinoMedia](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CoinoMedia)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 200 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T07:34:02.196948+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6964a3a327a4a5182a83d557/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6964a3a327a4a5182a83d557/) > > "Aster Tops 24H Perpetual Volume Rankings Aster hits $1.779B in 24H perpetual volume Paradex and Lighter follow closely behind Surge highlights rising DEX competition Aster Dominates Daily Perpetual Trading Volumes In the latest snap" ### Post #29 by @CryptoPeakX > **Author:** Peak ([@CryptoPeakX](https://x.com/CryptoPeakX)) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 131 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T04:31:05+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoPeakX/status/2010570201683902847](https://x.com/CryptoPeakX/status/2010570201683902847) > > "$ASTER buyback update Aster has bought back 8.99M $ASTER so far in stage 5. They haven’t bought any tokens from the Strategic Reserve Wallet yet. On 17 January, 78M tokens will be unlocked. Is the team waiting for that dip using the strategic reserve?" ### Post #30 by @bestcryptotoken > **Author:** CryptogemsX ([@bestcryptotoken](https://x.com/bestcryptotoken)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 100 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T21:26:41+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bestcryptotoken/status/2010825785066602970](https://x.com/bestcryptotoken/status/2010825785066602970) > > "$ASTER is done" ### Post #31 by @CoinMarketCap:CryptoNewsLand > **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CryptoNewsLand](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CryptoNewsLand)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T02:34:07.385940+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69645d52a8c05d755fd7e5fa/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69645d52a8c05d755fd7e5fa/) > > "From Dead Sentiment to Monster Rally: 5 Altcoins Positioned for 3x–7x Moves as 2026 Altseason Quietly Begins Altcoin sentiment remains deeply depressed, historically linked to long-term recovery phases. Select protocols show structural resilience despite reduced speculative participation. The 2026 c" ### Post #32 by @MarketProphit > **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 82 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T13:20:19+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010703388502381048](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010703388502381048) > > "Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD $SNOW $ZEC $MU Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP $SOL $ASTER Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at marketprophit.com" ### Post #33 by @MarketProphit > **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 58 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T23:40:09+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010859372851970469](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010859372851970469) > > "Top Buzzing Cryptos: CROWD $DOGE $ASTER $ANON Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at marketprophit.com" ### Post #34 by @MarketProphit > **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 50 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T14:20:19+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010718486042206398](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010718486042206398) > > "Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD $ASTER $GOLD $NVDA Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at marketprophit.com" ### Post #35 by @MarketProphit > **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 35 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T01:50:18+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010529740869013787](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010529740869013787) > > "Top 3 Bearish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD $ASTER $BTC $ETH Top 3 Bearish Cryptos: MP $SOL Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at marketprophit.com" ### Post #36 by @MarketProphit > **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 22 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T00:20:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010507019950968858](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010507019950968858) > > "Congrats @Sammy53349483 You're a top Market Prophit for your call on $ASTER Go to marketprophit.com and check out sentiment, buzz, and other crypto data." ### Post #37 by @MarketProphit > **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 21 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T01:40:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010527153394450924](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010527153394450924) > > "Congrats @Dp_Cryp You're a top Market Prophit for your call on $ASTER Go to marketprophit.com and check out sentiment, buzz, and other crypto data." ### Post #38 by @MarketProphit > **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 15 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T01:20:10+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010522156430709141](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010522156430709141) > > "Top 3 Bullish Sentiment Cryptos: CROWD $FET $ASTER $COMP Top 3 Bullish Cryptos: MP $BTC Check out sentiment and other crypto stats at marketprophit.com" ### Post #39 by @MarketProphit > **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 7 views > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T00:00:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010501986207269000](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2010501986207269000) > > "Congrats @cryptodaypost You're a top Market Prophit for your call on $ASTER Go to marketprophit.com and check out sentiment, buzz, and other crypto data." ### Post #40 by @CoinMarketCap:CoinoMedia > **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CoinoMedia](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CoinoMedia)) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments > **Posted:** 2026-01-12T08:04:02.598517+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6964aaab27a4a5182a83d566/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6964aaab27a4a5182a83d566/) > > "SOL and XRP Spot ETFs See Bullish Inflows BTC and ETH ETFs recorded major net outflows SOL and XRP ETFs gained $41M and $38M respectively Investor interest shifts to altcoins amid changing trends Altcoin ETFs Gain Ground as Bitcoin a" --- *Generated by Context Pilot Social Intelligence Engine.*