BNB posts record metrics as BNB Chain-based Aster reports a massive surge in open interest and trading volumes within a week.
BNB's market capitalization reached $150 billion, surpassing Accenture in global rankings, alongside a record $2.5 billion in contract open interest. BNB Chain-based decentralized perpetuals exchange Aster saw open interest explode nearly 33,500% in one week, jumping from $3.72 million to $1.25 billion. Its total value locked increased 196% to $1.85 billion, and daily perpetual trading volume hit $24.7 billion, overtaking Hyperliquid, edgeX, and Lighter. Despite Aster’s surge, Hyperliquid maintained the lead in 7-day ($66 billion) and 30-day ($300 billion) trading volumes. ASTER also faced $13 million in short liquidations within 24 hours, while World Liberty Fi advisor Ogle took a 3x leveraged long position.