# Trade & Earn

***Note:** From November 20, 2025, weekly trading volume requirement is 50,000 USD.*

***Note:** From September 4, 2025, the maximum USDF holdings counted toward trade reward calculations is capped at 100,000 USDF per account.*

*USDF rewards are calculated Thursday to the following Wednesday.*

### What Is Trade & Earn?

Trade & Earn rewards you for using Aster's yield-bearing assets — USDF and asBNB — as margin in your perp trades on Aster. Your collateral continues earning passive yield while you trade.

### **Supported Assets**

#### **asBNB**

Aster's liquid staking token, minted by staking BNB or slisBNB. Use asBNB as trading collateral with a 95% collateral value ratio while continuing to earn staking rewards.

**Yield sources:**

* BNB Launchpools
* HODLer airdrops
* Megadrops

**Notes:**

* Launchpool rewards are reflected directly in the asBNB exchange rate.
* HODLer airdrops and Megadrops require manual claiming within the platform.

#### **USDF**

Aster's yield-bearing stablecoin, fully backed and redeemable 1:1 with USDT. Use USDF as collateral with a 99.99% collateral value ratio while earning from two reward streams.

**Yield sources:**

* **Deposit Rewards —** Hold more than 1 USDF in your trading account. Calculated hourly based on your holdings snapshot, distributed proportionally.
* **Trading Rewards —** Trade actively at least 2 days per week with a minimum weekly volume of 50,000 USDT. Reward amount is based on your USDF holdings snapshot, capped at 100,000 USDF per account.

Rewards from the previous week are distributed automatically to your trading account each week in USDF.

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### **How to Use USDF or asBNB as Collateral**

1. Deposit USDF or asBNB to your Aster Perps account. If you hold USDT or BNB/slisBNB in your account, use the **\[Swap]** button to convert directly to USDF or asBNB.

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2. Go to **\[Settings]** and enable **Multi-Asset Mode**.

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3. Select your trading pair and leverage, set your initial collateral, and confirm to open the trade.

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4. Weekly rewards are distributed in USDF to your Futures account automatically. View distribution history in **\[Rewards History]**.

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***Note:** Asset Collateral value ratio for asBNB is 95% and USDF is 99.99%*

### **Terms & Conditions**

* Traders must be active at least two days per week with a minimum weekly volume of 50,000 USD to qualify for trading rewards.
* Rewards are distributed within seven business days after each week ends.
* Wash trading, market manipulation, and bulk account creation for bonus farming will result in disqualification.
* All program rules may be amended or cancelled at Aster's discretion.

**Risk Warning:** Crypto futures trading carries substantial risk. All trading decisions are made at your own discretion and risk. This is not financial or investment advice. Aster is not liable for any losses incurred.