Crypto Markets Today: BTC, ETH Steady as Aster DEX Sees $64B in Leveraged Volume

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) inched higher on Tuesday as derivatives metrics signal a cautious bullish tilt, while the newly launched decentralized exchange Aster drew attention with extreme leverage activity despite weak token performance.

BTC traded around $112,900, up 0.78% over 24 hours, while ETH hovered near $4,150, gaining 1.1%. Futures open interest for both assets rose from $29 billion to $31 billion, suggesting a tentative bullish bias among derivatives traders.

Altcoins led the session’s volume action, with Aster posting an eye-catching $64 billion in daily trading volume. The platform’s high-leverage offerings—up to 300x—have drawn significant trader activity, even as its native token shows limited price momentum.

The session reflects a market in consolidation following Monday’s recovery, with institutional and retail participants closely watching both BTC/ETH derivatives and emerging high-leverage platforms for early signals of momentum.