Aster is a wallet-based exchange with crypto, spot and perpetual markets. Use a dedicated hot wallet rather than the wallet that holds your long-term assets. Verify the live app URL before connecting, and do not sign a request you do not understand.
Open Aster's official app and connect a self-custody wallet. The platform can support multiple network routes, but supported assets and deposit paths can change. Select the wallet and network shown in the current app instead of relying on an old screenshot or third-party instruction.
For a first setup, avoid unnecessary bridges. Use a chain and stablecoin route you already know, then confirm the receiving address and network in the app.
Aster's live interface will show eligible collateral and networks. Deposit a small test amount first, wait for it to appear, then check your available balance before placing a trade. Sending an asset on the wrong network can be difficult or impossible to recover.
Do not treat a successful wallet connection as a reason to deposit heavily. Test the deposit, a small order and a small withdrawal as separate steps.
| Mode | Best starting use | Risk to understand |
|---|---|---|
| Spot | Direct exposure without liquidation mechanics. | Price risk still applies; check asset and network details. |
| Pro perps | A small, low-leverage test trade with order controls. | Funding, margin, liquidation, fees and slippage. |
| 1001x | Not a beginner starting point. | Extremely small adverse moves can liquidate the margin. |
The sensible sequence is spot or a minimal low-leverage Pro order first. The 1001x leverage mode is a specialist, high-risk feature—not a shortcut to learning market mechanics.
Choose a liquid market, select low leverage, and inspect the order ticket before confirming. Check the order type, position size, estimated liquidation price, fees and funding. After the order is filled, close it manually to learn the complete open-and-close path.
Fee schedules, discounts, rewards and market availability can change. Check the current Aster interface before trading and never let a reward program determine position size. Once your test order is complete, make a small withdrawal to confirm you understand the exit path as well as the deposit path.
Use a separate wallet, deposit a small test amount, start with Spot or low-leverage Pro, inspect all fees and liquidation data, and verify a small withdrawal. Consider advanced leverage only after the standard workflow is routine.
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