Aster (ASTER) experienced a significant 9.76% price increase, reaching $1.06, following a substantial $3 million investment by a whale using USDC and USDT to acquire 2.996 million ASTER at $1. This surge pushed the price above its descending channel, maintaining levels above $1.046 and nearing the $1.094 resistance. Market data revealed short liquidations of $617.53K, compared to just $8.73K in long liquidations, highlighting strong buyer dominance. Additionally, Aster's OI-Weighted Funding Rate turned positive at 0.0051%, further supporting the bullish trend. Liquidity clusters around $1.05, $1.08, and below $1.00 suggest potential volatility at these key price points.