Aster launches $15K trading competition for Shield Mode users

Decentralized exchange Aster has announced a trading competition for users of its Shield Mode feature with a total prize pool of $15,000. The event will run from Jan. 30 to Feb. 8. The first-place prize of 10,000 USDF will be awarded to the trader who records a profit of over $50,000. An additional $5,000 will be distributed among all participants who make at least one profitable trade during the competition. Aster's Shield Mode features private order execution, zero slippage, fees charged only on profits, and leverage of up to 1,001x.