Perp DEX sector gains momentum! HTX new asset weekly review (9.22-9.29): Broad gains across multiple sectors, with new token ASTER leading at 96% weekly increase
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Perp DEX sector gains momentum! HTX new asset weekly review (9.22-9.29): Broad gains across multiple sectors, with new token ASTER leading at 96% weekly increase
DEX, DeFi, AI, public chains, and other sectors rebounded strongly, with some newly listed tokens surging rapidly.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsOver the past week (September 22–29), overall market interest in the crypto sector continued to rise, with on-chain trading drawing renewed attention. According to HTX market data, multiple sectors including DEX, DeFi, AI, and public blockchains saw strong rebounds, and several newly listed tokens surged rapidly. Of particular note is the Perp DEX sector, which according to Dexu AI data has seen a 10-fold increase in mindshare during September, far outpacing other sectors.
Perp DEX and DeFi Sectors: ASTER Up 96% Weekly
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ASTER (96%｜Perp DEX): Aster offers on-chain perpetual contracts and spot trading, attracting trader interest through product features such as "MEV-free, one-click ordering." Market enthusiasm has continued building since its launch, with the token rising 96% over the past week—making it the top-performing new asset on HTX and further demonstrating the explosive potential of the on-chain derivatives sector.
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BLUE (60%｜Sui DEX): Bluefin is a decentralized spot and derivatives trading platform built on the Sui blockchain, backed by Polychain, SIG, Brevan Howard, and other leading firms. Bluefin is the protocol with the highest total trading volume on Sui, having processed over $37 billion in trading volume since its launch in September 2023.
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SNX (55%｜DeFi): The veteran synthetic asset protocol Synthetix rose 55% this week. Launched in 2018 on Ethereum, Synthetix is a derivatives liquidity protocol designed for issuing and trading synthetic assets. It currently supports synthetic versions of fiat currencies, cryptocurrencies, and commodities.
From a market perspective, DeFi remains one of the most dynamic sectors in the crypto market, with perpetual contracts being one of the largest derivative categories today. Beyond ASTER, other notable projects in the Perp DEX space include Lighter, Avantis, Extended, and Paradex. SunPerp, a decentralized perpetual contract exchange within the TRON ecosystem, is also showing signs of breakout momentum.
AI and L1 Public Chain Sectors: SQD and New Token XPL Shine
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SQD (48%｜AI): The AI narrative continues gaining traction, with SQD rising 48% during the week. SQD Network is a decentralized data lake and query engine designed to provide developers with high-performance, permissionless data access.
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XPL (47%｜L1): As a newly launched public chain token, XPL performed strongly this week with a 47% gain. Plasma is an L1 EVM-compatible blockchain specifically built for high-volume, low-cost global stablecoin payments. As foundational infrastructure in the blockchain industry, L1s remain central to both capital and developer focus. XPL quickly captured market attention through its innovative narrative.
Meme and Ecosystem Tokens: RATS, BLUM, KAITO Show Steady Performance
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RATS (30%｜BRC20): Bitcoin ecosystem activity has been heating up recently. As a BRC20 meme coin, RATS has maintained community-driven momentum, rising 30% this week to become a representative asset under the BRC20 narrative. BRC-20 is a token standard that defines rules for creating fungible tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain.
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BLUM (20%｜TON Ecosystem): Blum is a hybrid exchange within the TON blockchain ecosystem, offering access to universal tokens via gamified Telegram mini-apps. Blum enables users to access both CEX and DEX tokens on a single platform, supports over 30 chains, and includes additional features such as AI navigation, P2P trading, and derivatives trading.
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KAITO (19%｜InfoFi): Positioned in the information finance sector, $KAITO enables decentralized decision-making, allowing token holders to propose and vote on key protocol and algorithm updates, aligning network evolution with community interests, ultimately building a transparent, efficient, AI-powered InfoFi ecosystem.
HTX Covers Multiple Sectors, Delivering Diverse Asset Performance
Overall this week, HTX’s new listings spanned popular sectors including DEX, DeFi, AI, public chains, memes, ecosystems, and information finance. The standout performance of new tokens like ASTER and XPL validates HTX’s agility in onboarding emerging projects, while the gains in established and ecosystem tokens such as SNX and BLUE reflect the platform’s long-term strength in mainstream sectors. HTX covers a diverse range of sectors, featuring both rising stars and proven projects.
HTX remains committed to “user-first” principles, ensuring asset transparency and security while providing users with a wide array of trading options and exposure across multiple sectors. As the global crypto market continues to evolve, HTX will leverage its platform advantages to capture emerging trends and serve the diverse investment needs of users worldwide.
About HTX
Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved over 12 years from a cryptocurrency exchange into a comprehensive blockchain business ecosystem, encompassing digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investment, incubation, and more.
As a leading global Web3 gateway, HTX follows a strategic vision of global expansion, ecosystem growth, wealth creation, and regulatory compliance, delivering comprehensive, secure, and reliable value and services to crypto enthusiasts worldwide.
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