Seven-Figure Unrealized Gain on a Single ETH Trade A trader operating under the wallet address 0xd9A2 has accumulated over $1,002,451 in unrealized profit on @Aster_DEX, the decentralized der
A trader operating under the wallet address 0xd9A2 has accumulated over $1,002,451 in unrealized profit on @Aster_DEX, the decentralized derivatives exchange, according to on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain. On October 2, 2026, the trader opened a long position on 2,900 $ETH using 20x leverage, building a position valued at approximately $7.97 million, with unrealized profits exceeding $1 million at a return rate of 251.68%.
The entry price for the position was $2,401.25, and the trade is backed by $4.70M in $USDT collateral. At those metrics, the position carries a return on investment of +251.68%, a figure that underscores both the scale of the bet and the speed at which leveraged derivatives can generate outsized returns when a directional call proves correct.
The trade shines a light on @Aster_DEX's rising profile in the decentralized derivatives space. Aster is a decentralized perpetual derivatives exchange built primarily on BNB Chain and incubated by YZi Labs, formed in late 2024 through the merger of Astherus and APX Finance.It operates across multiple chains, including BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum, and supports perpetual futures with up to 1001x leverage.
Unlike many DEXs, Aster allows users to post yield-bearing collateral such as asBNB and USDF, meaning traders can earn yield while keeping margin positions open.Traders can also use isolated single-asset margin backed by USDT or switch to cross-portfolio margin through multi-asset mode.
The platform's combination of high leverage, capital-efficient collateral options, and self-custody has helped it compete directly with established perpetual exchanges. Supported by Binance, Aster DEX has rapidly become a high-traffic decentralized exchange for perpetuals, now competing head-to-head with rivals such as Hyperliquid and Lighter.
The 0xd9A2 trade is a clear example of how experienced traders are using Aster's infrastructure to take concentrated, high-conviction positions. Profits remain unrealized until the position is closed, meaning the final outcome will depend on where $ETH trades when the trader exits.
Sources:KuCoin News: Trader Earns Over $1 Million in Profit Using 20x Leverage on ETH PositionPANews: Trader goes 20x long on 2,900 ETH with unrealized profit exceeding $1 millionDatawallet: Aster DEX Review
