Aster postpones token unlock schedule, price surges by 10%: What level is the market targeting?

The latest report indicates that Aster (ASTER) has decided to postpone the token unlock schedule to 2026, and even some allocation parts have been moved to as far as 2035.

Previously, the unlock schedules were set for 2025 and were expected to add new supply to the market. However, this delay has significantly changed the short-term supply picture of Aster, leading to a strong reduction in selling pressure expected in the near future.

Immediately after the information was announced, the market recorded an immediate reaction: the price of ASTER surged by 10% within just one day — at the time of writing — largely due to optimistic sentiment in anticipation of tightened supply and weakened selling pressure.

Is the apparent supply shock a short-term driver?

Typically, token unlocks create a sense of concern among investors as a large supply is about to flood the market. However, Aster's decision to postpone the unlock schedule has somewhat eased fears of strong short-term volatility.

The lack of significant additional supply has made the current price context of Aster assessed as more stable, with less risk of dilution. This temporary scarcity factor has provided the necessary “breathing room” for the market to trigger a strong upward reversal.

For many holders, this move is nothing short of a rebuilding of trust — opening up the opportunity to re-evaluate Aster under healthier conditions, rather than facing the pressure of immediate mass distribution.

A smoother and more sustainable supply chain

Beyond the short-term recovery, the decision to delay the unlocking has reshaped the entire long-term economic structure of the token. The rescheduling to 2026, with some parts even extending to 2035, significantly reduces the selling pressure in the medium term and facilitates the accumulation of cash flow from long-term vision investors.

The capital market always values projects that can avoid sudden supply shocks — and Aster is likely to be the next name to benefit from that stability.

However, the current supply reduction is only temporary. The development effectiveness of the project from now until the next unlocking milestones will play a crucial role in determining whether the market can absorb the new tokens smoothly or face the risk of significant price volatility.

Can Aster break through the 1.20 USD mark?

Futures traders reacted immediately. Just minutes after the announcement, the open contract (OI) surged strongly, reflecting decisively placed bets on the scenario of prices continuing to rise.

Based on previous observations, an increase in OI in the context of a strong trend typically indicates confidence that the upward momentum still has room to expand. This also aligns with the change in market sentiment: Aster is no longer perceived under the pressure of supply dilution as before.

Source: CoinalyzeThe liquidity map from CoinGlass shows a dense liquidity cluster just above the 1.20 USD region of Aster — a level that could become an attractive target for long positions in the short term.

If the buying force continues to be maintained, market makers along with large investors can completely push the price up to this area, thereby triggering a more extensive upward movement.

Source: CoinglassSN_Nour