Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao made headlines when he revealed a personal investment of $2.5 million in Aster tokens, triggering a significant price surge. The project experienced a remarkable jump from $0.91 to $1.26 before stabilizing around $1.04 amid market fluctuations. Zhao’s move sparked immediate action from traders and investors seeking to follow his lead, driving substantial trading activity, with volumes surging from $224 million to over $2 billion in just 24 hours. Market capitalizations also climbed substantially, transitioning from $1.8 billion to more than $2.5 billion during the same period. Zhao emphasized that he plans to hold his investment long-term, stating that he buys and holds assets rather than engaging in short-term trading strategies.