Aster is a decentralized perpetual futures exchange offering competitive funding rates and deep liquidity. It's one of the key exchanges supported by JiaDX for funding rate arbitrage.
Key Features
- Funding interval: Varies by asset (1h, 4h, or 8h)
- Settlement: USDT
- Max leverage: Up to 100x (varies by asset)
- Order types: Market, Limit, Stop Loss, Take Profit
- Cross-margin: Supported for capital efficiency
🌟 Why Aster for Arbitrage?
Aster often has different funding rates than Hyperliquid, creating arbitrage opportunities. Different funding intervals across assets provide flexibility for various strategies.
Funding Rate Mechanics
Aster uses a standard funding rate mechanism:
- Funding intervals vary by asset (1h, 4h, or 8h)
- Rate based on premium between mark and index price
- Capped at reasonable limits to prevent extreme payments
📊 Funding Schedule
Interval: Depends on the asset - check JiaDX for the correct interval
Rate display: Shows the rate for the next funding period
Calculation: Position Size × Funding Rate
Supported Trading Pairs
Aster supports a wide range of perpetual contracts:
- Major cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, SOL, etc.)
- DeFi tokens
- Layer 2 tokens
- Meme coins
Getting Started with Aster
- Create an Aster account
- Complete verification if required
- Deposit USDT as collateral
- Generate API keys with trading permissions
- Add API keys to JiaDX settings
API Integration
JiaDX integrates with Aster's API for:
- Real-time funding rate monitoring
- Position opening and closing
- Order management (TP/SL)
- Balance and PNL tracking
Tips for Trading on Aster
- Check funding rate before each funding period
- Use isolated margin for risk management
- Monitor liquidation prices carefully
- JiaDX displays the correct interval for each asset