Aster’s ongoing token buyback program has regained market attention after crypto analyst CryptoPeakX released a new update detailing the project’s latest progress. According to the announcement, Aster has redeemed 8.99 million ASTER tokens to date in Stage 5, with the phase still ongoing. The development has intensified speculation about the project’s supply strategy, particularly as a major token unlock approaches.
Aster Stage 5 Buyback Progress
In a recent X post, market expert CryptoPeakX revealed that Aster has redeemed 8.99 million ASTER tokens so far in Stage 5 of its buyback program. In the X post, CryptoPeakX highlighted data from Arkham Intelligence, which shows that the team purchased the token at an average price of $0.72 and spent $6.44 million on the buyback.
Meanwhile, it’s worth noting that stage 5 of the buyback program, which commenced on December 23, 2025, came after a successful stage 4 program where Aster accelerated daily purchases to $4 million. Furthermore, during stage 4, 60-90% of the previous day’s revenue was allocated to token buybacks.
However, under stage 5, the team announced that 80% of daily platform fees will be allocated for the buybacks, and 40% of the total funds will be directed towards automatic daily buybacks. While the remaining funds will be allocated to a strategic buyback reserve.
Thus, by maintaining a gradual and flexible execution strategy, the project appears to be focused on optimizing the market impact of each buyback wave rather than deploying funds aggressively or prematurely.
Strategic Reserve Wallet Untouched as Token Unlock Looms
Meanwhile, CryptoPeakX also highlighted that the team has yet to purchase any tokens from the funds allocated to its strategic reserve wallet during Stage 5. The market expert noted that this action could be linked to the upcoming 78 million ASTER token unlock scheduled for January 17, 2026.
According to CryptoPeakX, the team could be intentionally waiting for a potential dip that could follow the unlock before tapping into the strategic reserve for further buybacks.
Significant unlock events often introduce short-term selling pressure as previously locked tokens enter the market, creating conditions where buybacks can be more cost-effective. Interestingly, the strategic reserve wallet is expected to be utilized for targeted buybacks based on different market conditions, and this could be one such opportunity.
If the Aster team deploys this reserve fund for purchases during or after the dip, it could help stabilize the market while maximizing the number of tokens acquired. This potential strategy aligns with the preservation of long-term value and prudent treasury management.
ASTER Price Performance and Market Outlook
ASTER’s price has remained relatively stable, with traders adopting a cautious but attentive stance ahead of the January unlock. According to CoinMarketCap, ASTER has experienced a 3.2% decline to $0.703 over the past 24 hours.
Meanwhile, crypto experts are becoming increasingly bullish on Aster, and one such expert is DrBullZeus, who speculates in an X post that the token could soon surge to $0.85. However, the market expert also added that the token is currently in consolidation mode, but could break out of the trend very soon.
The CoinRemark Team
