Aster has rolled out a new feature called Shield Mode, built for traders who want fast trades and high leverage without putting their positions on display. The update went live on December 15 and is focused on private perpetual trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Shield Mode lets traders open BTC and ETH perpetual positions with leverage of up to 1001x. The key difference is privacy. Trades made in Shield Mode do not appear on any public order book, which helps protect users from front-running and copy trading by others watching the market.
Everything is designed to be quick and simple. Trades execute instantly using a one-tap long or short option, and Aster says there is zero slippage on supported pairs. Since execution happens inside a protected system, there’s no need to worry about orders being seen or reacted to by other traders.
Another big plus is cost. Shield Mode is completely gasless, and Aster is waiving all opening and closing fees until December 31. During this promo period, any trading volume in Shield Mode won’t count toward Aster’s airdrop program, but the zero-fee setup gives traders a chance to test the feature risk-free.
Risk control is also built in. Shield Mode uses isolated margin, which means traders can limit risk to a single position instead of exposing their entire account. Everything is handled in one interface, so there’s no need to switch chains or move between different trading environments.
Once the free period ends, Aster plans to introduce new pricing options. One model will charge fees only when a trade is profitable, while another will use a fixed commission per trade. Traders will be able to choose the option that fits their style.
Shield Mode builds on Aster’s earlier privacy features, like hidden orders, and is seen as a step toward deeper privacy tools connected to the future Aster Chain. The launch comes at a busy time for the platform, with airdrop claims still underway and recent token activity affecting prices.
Despite market ups and downs, Aster continues daily token buybacks and remains near the top of the charts for perpetual DEX trading volume. With Shield Mode, the platform is clearly pushing toward faster, more private, and more controlled trading for advanced users.
