Why the recent perps expansion on Aster makes sense for traders right now.

The DEX just rolled out 11 fresh perpetual trading pairs, and the leverage options are aggressive—up to 75x on major tokens like $TAO, $HBAR, $PNUT, $IP, $BOME, $POL, $SPX, $ETHFI, $TURBO, and $JUP. Then there's $POLYX sitting at 50x, which still offers solid exposure for risk management.

What caught my attention? The timing. There's a 1.2x leverage boost running through Jan 16 at 23:59 UTC. If you're positioned for volatility in these mid-cap assets, this window matters—higher leverage amplifies gains on directional moves, though obviously with proportional downside risk.

The token distribution shows mixed conviction: top performers get 75x, while $POLYX scales back to 50x, suggesting careful risk-tiering. Whether you're scalping or holding positions overnight, having access to these pairs in one venue saves friction. For anyone actively trading this cycle, fresh perps with meaningful leverage tiers are worth monitoring.