Aster to host trading contest for BTCU, ETHU with up to 150,000 U in prizes

Aster has announced a trading competition with a total prize pool of up to 150,000 U to commemorate the listing of BTCU and ETHU, the first perpetual futures added through its autonomous listing vote. The total prize pool will range from 50,000 to 150,000 U, determined by cumulative trading volume, excluding market makers. Participants must register on the campaign page and disable their account privacy settings. All trades, including those made via Binance and Trust Wallet, will be eligible. Rewards will be distributed proportionally based on each participant's share of trading volume, with trades in BTCU and ETHU receiving a 1.5x weighting. The competition will run from June 22 to July 6, 2026.