# Aster token price and buyback dynamics > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aster-token-price-and-buyback-dynamics > Updated: 2026-08-11T19:30:16.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 5. Early July analysts forecast ASTER could reach $10–$20. By late July the protocol had used 99% of daily fees to buy back and burn about 5.3 million tokens (≈0.2% of circulating supply), yet the price stayed near $0.61 on Coinbase, about 8% below the volume-weighted average price set after the June 17 tokenomics announcement. Technical metrics such as a negative Chaikin Money Flow indicated continued seller dominance and thin trading volume limited any price accumulation. A follow-up on July 30 confirmed the same price level and negative flow, showing the buyback program had not yet generated sustained buying pressure. On August 2, a $1.37 million token unlock increased circulating supply, with roughly 70% directed to staking and airdrops. The added tokens pushed the market closer to the long-term support zone around $0.58, and bearish indicators suggested a break could test the $0.45 liquidity floor. By August 9, the Aster team implemented a significant deflationary measure by burning 2.85 million ASTER tokens, valued at approximately $1.74 million. This brought the cumulative burned total to 188.87 million tokens, or roughly 3.78% of the total supply. While data indicated a slowdown in buybacks due to low ecosystem revenue, market demand showed signs of recovery. The network recorded $22.7 million in USD inflows over two consecutive days, and trading volume rose by 49% to $56 million, with the token trading at approximately $0.607. ## Claims - The Aster team burned 2.85 million tokens valued at $1.74 million. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Cumulative token burns have reached 188.87 million tokens, worth approximately $114.6 million. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The total burned tokens represent 3.78% of the total ASTER token supply. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Aster team has not recorded any major token buybacks over the past month. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Aster network recorded $22.7 million in USD inflows over a two-day period. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Spot netflow fell 43% to -$358,000 over the last 24 hours. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Aster launches AOS-2 framework for perpetual futures listings Aster has launched the AOS-2 framework for perpetual futures listings, requiring a 1 million ASTER stake, while simultaneously executing large-scale token buybacks and burns to manage supply. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aster-launches-aos-2-framework-for-perpetual-futures-listings ### 2026-08-09: Aster team burns $1.74 million in tokens to drive scarcity The Aster team burned $1.74 million worth of ASTER tokens to boost scarcity, even as token buybacks have slowed due to low ecosystem revenue. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aster-team-burns-174-million-in-tokens-to-drive-scarcity ### 2026-08-02: ASTER Token Pressured by $1.37 M Unlock, Prices Hover Near Support A $1.37 M ASTER token unlock increased circulating supply, with most tokens allocated to staking and airdrops. Price hovers near $0.58 support; a break could drive it lower despite buyback efforts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aster-token-pressured-by-137-m-unlock-prices-hover-near-support ### 2026-07-30: Aster crypto token ASTER stays below $0.60 despite $5.3 million buyback Aster repurchased about 5.3 million ASTER tokens using 99% of fees, but the token stayed near $0.61 on Coinbase, below its $0.664 VWAP, with weak buying momentum. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aster-crypto-token-aster-stays-below-060-despite-53-million-buyback ### 2026-07-04: Crypto analyst forecasts ASTER token price target of $10‑$20 Analyst Crypto Patel sees ASTER token reaching $10‑$20 long term as it trades at $0.64 with rising derivative volume and modest funding bias. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crypto-analyst-forecasts-aster-token-price-target-of-1020 --- Cite as: Aster token price and buyback dynamics. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/aster-token-price-and-buyback-dynamics