Aster has introduced a new trading feature aimed at traders who want speed and leverage without exposing their positions to the market.
Summary
- Aster launched Shield Mode on December 15, offering private BTC and ETH trading with up to 1001x leverage.
- Trades execute instantly with no slippage, no public order book, and an isolated margin for risk control.
- All Shield Mode fees are waived until December 31, with new pricing models planned for later.
Aster launched Shield Mode, a feature focused on high-leverage private perpetual trading.
The update was announced on December 15 in a post on X by Aster (ASTER), which described Shield Mode as a protected execution layer built into its perpetual futures platform.
Shield Mode introduces private execution for exploited criminals
Shield Mode is a protected trading option built directly into Aster Perpetual, designed for high leverage perpetual contracts without relying on a public order book.
BTC and ETH pairs with leverage up to 1001x are supported at launch. Orders placed in Shield mode do not appear in public ledgers, unlike regular transactions between criminals.
Since positions are held off-market, there is less chance of other participants engaging in proactive and reactive trades. Trades execute instantly through a single-click long or short interface, with Aster ensuring zero slippage on supported pairs.
The new mode is also gas-free. There are no gas fees or opening or closing fees during the introductory period, which runs through December 31. Aster noted that volume generated in Shield Mode will not count toward its ongoing airdrop program as long as fees remain waived.
By using isolated margin, Shield mode allows traders to limit risk on specific positions instead of disclosing their entire account balance. Since position management and execution are handled through a single interface, there is no need to change channels or trading environments.
Fees, roadmap and broader context of the platform
Aster plans to introduce a flexible fee schedule for Shield Mode once the promotional period ends. Two models are currently described: a PnL-based model in which traders only pay fees when a position is profitable, and a commission-based option with a fixed percentage per trade.
Shield mode builds on previous features like hidden controls and is a step toward deeper privacy tools tied to the upcoming Aster Channel.
The launch comes during an active period for the platform. While claims for the Genesis airdrop are still ongoing, Aster just completed a major token unlock that affected price action. Despite this, the protocol runs a daily buyback program and has managed to stay near the top of the DEX perpetual volume charts.
