Altcoins update: Aster flips Hyperliquid in futures volume, DOGE targets $0.5

• Aster’s $11.8B in daily futures volume eclipses Hyperliquid’s $9.9B.
• Market sentiments flip bullish as activity soars across multiple networks.
• Dogecoin eyes breakout amid ETF optimism.

Digital tokens flashed recovery signs today after Monday’s dips.

The global crypto market capitalisation steadies at $3.9 trillion after a brief 0.15% uptick in the past day.

Aster threatens Hyperliquid’s market share

The perpetual futures sector has been in the spotlight lately as market players seek massive leverage.

While Hyperliquid stole the show in the past weeks, Aster sees magnified attention after Changpeng Zhao’s endorsement.

The decentralised exchange celebrated a key milestone today, netting over $11 billion in perpetual volume over the past 24 hours.

No. 1 in perp DEX trading volume during the past 24 hours with over $11+ billion on Aster. 👀

ASTER MODE. pic.twitter.com/gjPAtE7AJF

— Aster (@Aster_DEX) September 23, 2025

That saw it outshining Hyperliquid, which recorded $9.9 billion in that timeframe.

It is the first time Aster has flipped Hyperliquid in daily volume, signalling soaring trader interest in the relatively new decentralised exchange.

Aster’s massive volume signals a liquidity shift that might transform rivalry among top DEXs.

Besides endorsement by Binance’s founder, adoption from renowned traders and heightened liquidity rewards fuel Aster’s rise.

Trading incentives and cross-chain features seem to have boosted activity on the DEX.

Meanwhile, futures platforms are witnessing engagement resurgence.

Lighter recorded $6.89 billion in daily volume, whereas edgeX reported $5.06 billion.

That reflects the shifting trend of amplified derivatives participation.

Native ASTER exhibits an upside trajectory after gaining more than 40% in the past day to $2.05 ATHs.

It has gained over 2,000% on its monthly chart.

On the other side, Hyperliquid experiences a faded momentum as it loses key figures.

The prevailing weakness comes after BitMEX co-founder dumped his HYPE tokens over the weekend, citing impending unlock-driven selling pressure.

Hayes’ move grabbed attention as the sell-off came less than a month after he predicted up to 126x growth for Hyperliquid’s token.

Dogecoin set for a rebound

The original meme coin remained on the traders’ radar amid optimistic developments.

Dogecoin buzzes amid progressive developments linked to its exchange-traded fund.

21Shares’ DOGE ETF (TDOG) is now available on the DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) site.

A Spot Dogecoin ETF from 21Shares has appeared on the DTCC listings under ticker TDOGhttps://t.co/okr0WirVaw pic.twitter.com/0wdLJkGoXs

— ICO Drops (@ICODrops) September 23, 2025

While that doesn’t mean the SEC’s approval, it is a crucial step toward a potential launch.

Analysts have shifted to DOGE’s price chart amidst the ETF chatter.

The meme token is trading at $0.2400 after a slight decline in the past 24 hours.

Popular analyst @Ali_Chart highlights $0.50 as the key target for Dogecoin amid stable recoveries.

That would translate to an over 100% surge from DOGE’s market price.

Nevertheless, bulls should overcome the nearest resistance at $0.28 to support stable uptrends.

An ETF launch and broader market surges will accelerate Dogecoin’s potential rally.