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Want a easy way to get more points for the Aster airdrop? Try a simple hedge that keeps price moves balanced. It uses half spot and half perpetuals so you stay mostly neutral. The method aims to give steady volume and possible extra funding fees without big bets.
Have you not started the airdrop yet? Maybe it seems hard. Maybe you worry about price swings. This plan is easy to follow. You only need to split your funds. You open two matching trades. One is spot. One is a short on perpetuals. That makes it delta neutral.
Do the hedge right and you are almost break-even on price moves, while you collect volume for the Aster airdrop and try to earn some funding fees.
Here is the core idea in simple words. Convert your token to a stable like USDT. Put half into spot buy. Use the other half to open a short on the perpetuals at 1x. Open both trades nearly at the same time. When price goes up or down, one side gains and the other loses. They cancel out. You mostly only pay trading fees.
Key words to remember: delta neutral, spot perp hedge, 50% spot short, and 4-hour funding. Use them as a quick checklist when you set up trades.
| Action | Spot | Perpetual (Perp) | | --- | --- | --- | | Position | Buy (long) | Short | | Size | 50% of funds | 50% of funds | | Leverage | 1x (spot) | 1x (perp) | | Goal | Hold asset | Hedge price moves | | What it earns | Airdrop volume + price changes | Possible funding fees + airdrop volume | | Main cost | Market fees when buying/selling | Market fees + liquidation risk if used wrong |
A neat part is timing. Many perp platforms update the funding every four hours. So open the pair and close them in the same 4-hour window. That way you capture any funding that paid out. Then reopen for the next window. Do this often and you build steady trading volume for the airdrop.
"This is break even."
What to watch for: price moves, fees, and timing. If the price jumps a lot at the moment you open, you might get a bit of slippage. Keep orders fast and use market or quick limit orders. The main cost is the trade fees. The video test showed near break-even after fees when opened and closed fast.
This write-up is for learning only. It is not financial advice. Perpetuals carry risk. Even at 1x, a large fast move can cause liquidation on some platforms. Track liquidation levels. Use small sizes at first. If you borrow margin, check limits and safety buffers.
A clear safety step is to note the open time. If you open a short at 12:11, close it at about 4:11. That keeps the action inside one funding cycle. Doing both open and close together keeps your net exposure low. This reduces chance of surprise losses.
A short example in plain steps: swap funds to USDT, buy 50% spot, open a 50% short on perpetuals, wait within the same 4-hour block, then close both fast. Repeat. You build volume and holding time that many airdrop rules count.
If you want to try it now, start small. Test one or two cycles. Watch how funding updates every four hours. Keep a note of the open time. Track realized profit and fees to learn how close to break-even you get.
Go use this spot perp hedge approach to earn more points for the Aster airdrop. Start safe, practice, and always check platform rules. Small, steady steps beat big guesses.
Want a simple way to collect more Aster airdrop points? The delta-neutral plan uses two opposite positions. You hold half in spot. You short the other half in perpetuals. This makes your net market exposure close to zero.
Buy 50% of your funds on spot. Then open a 1x short on the perp for the other 50%. If the price falls, the short gains. If the price rises, the spot gains. Each side cancels much of the other. This is a simple spot perp hedge.
The two positions move in opposite ways. When spot loses value, the perp short usually wins. When spot gains, the short loses by a similar size. So cash changes are small. You mostly pay trading fees. You may also earn small amounts from funding fees if rates favor you.
This strategy fits people who want points or steady volume. It is low risk when kept at 1x. It is not for high-leverage traders. It also suits those targeting the Aster airdrop and who track the 4-hour funding cycle.
| User | Why it fits | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Airdrop hunters | Generates trade volume and holding time | Do 4-hour closes to capture points | | Volume point earners | Makes regular market activity | Repeat every funding interval | | Low-leverage traders | Keeps net exposure small | Use 1x perp short only |
Question: Want a simple way to try the Aster airdrop and earn points while staying low risk? This guide shows a clear, easy plan. It uses a delta neutral method: hold half in spot and hedge the other half with a short on perpetuals. You repeat this every four hours to capture 4-hour funding windows and build volume.
Start by converting your crypto to USDT. Use a swap or exchange feature. After the swap, deposit the USDT into your Aster spot account. Keep the money in one place so you can buy and short quickly. This step prepares your funds and avoids delays when opening both sides.
Take half of your deposited USDT and buy Aster on the spot market. Use a market order for speed. For example, if you have $1,024 USDT, buy Aster with roughly $512. Keep the buy simple and fast. The spot position gives you the long side of the hedge.
With the other half of your USDT, open a short on perpetuals. Use 1x leverage so the short size matches your spot amount. Try to open the spot buy and the perp short at the same time. When both are equal, your net market exposure is nearly zero. This is the core of the spot perp hedge.
Before you start, check three things. First, look at the perp liquidation price. 1x leverage keeps this far from the current price. Second, know the trading fees. You will pay market order fees when you open and close. Third, make sure the spot buy and the perp short open at nearly the same time. If price moves a lot between orders, you can be off balance.
| Step | Action | Why this matters | | --- | --- | --- | | Swap to USDT | Convert funds to USDT and deposit to spot | Ready funds for quick trading | | Buy 50% spot | Market order to buy Aster with half your USDT | Creates the long side of the hedge | | Short 50% perp | Open a 1x short on perpetuals with the other half | Creates the short side; nets exposure to near zero | | Track time | Note the open time and return every ~4 hours | Capture funding fees and airdrop volume | | Close both | Close spot sell and close perp short together | Lock in break-even and collect fees/points |
Do the open and close steps fast. In the example, the trader opened at 12:11 and returned at 16:11 to close. When price moved down, the short had profit and the spot had a loss. Together they matched. The real gain comes from funding fees and airdrop points, not from price moves.
This method is called delta neutral because the long and short balance each other. You aim to be roughly break-even on price, while you still earn funding and build trading volume. Use the 4-hour rhythm because funding windows update every four hours. Close and reopen near the funding reset to capture the latest fees.
Quick tip: store the open time in a note or alarm. That helps you close at the right 4-hour mark. Over many cycles, the consistent volume helps with Aster airdrop eligibility. It also adds up the funding fees you can receive from doing the spot perp hedge.
CTA: If you want to try this, prepare your USDT, set an alarm, and open a 50/50 pair now. Keep records of fees and time. Practice on small amounts first until you get comfortable.
Want a simple way to earn points for the Aster airdrop while staying mostly safe? Try a timed hedge that uses both spot and perpetuals. This routine uses a 50/50 split: half on spot and half short on perp. You close both positions every four hours, then open them again. It makes steady volume and captures funding. Ready to try it now? Go use the strategy and test it on your account.
The main reason to work in four-hour blocks is the funding schedule. Perpetuals pay or receive funding every 4 hours. By holding a short perp for one funding window, you can collect that window's funding. Then you close and reopen to reset and capture the next payment. This is the core of the 4-hour funding idea.
Open this hedge by putting half your money into spot and shorting the other half on a perp at 1x. The goal is to be delta neutral. When the four-hour window ends, close the spot market sell and the perp market close at the same time. Then reopen the same 50/50 split to start the next window. Closing and opening together keeps your net exposure near zero. Use fast market orders so both sides match quickly and price moves cause little difference.
Fees matter. Market orders and two trades (spot sell and perp close) cost fees. That small cost usually makes each cycle slightly negative. In practice, your spot loss and perp gain cancel out. After fees you may see a tiny net loss. But funding fees and airdrop points can offset that loss. Over many cycles, funding and airdrop rewards can make the approach worthwhile. Keep leverage at 1x so the perp moves one-to-one with spot. That keeps the hedge stable and the liquidation risk low.
Timing is key. If you open a short at 12:11, close at 4:11. Set an alarm or use a timer. When the window ends, act fast. Close the perp first then sell the spot, or do both very quickly. Fast market orders reduce slippage. Note the opening and closing times in a log. This helps you prove you were in the perp for the full funding window and tracks volume for rewards. Small time errors can reduce the funding capture, so be precise.
| What | Role in hedge | When to close | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Spot (50%) | Holds the long side | Close with perp at 4-hour mark | Produces volume and holds asset for airdrop | | Perp short (50%) | Hedges spot price moves | Close with spot at 4-hour mark | Collects or pays funding fees | | Fees | Trading cost | Paid at each close/open | Small loss per cycle; offset by funding & points |
A simple example: you open at 12:11 and close at 4:11. If price drops, the perp short gains and spot loses. The two roughly cancel. Fees show as the main cost. Over many cycles you build consistent volume and keep collecting funding and airdrop points. This is a plain way to run a delta neutral spot perp hedge for the Aster airdrop.
Worried about losing money while doing the Aster airdrop delta-neutral plan? This short guide lists the main risks and easy tips. Read it and then go start.
Key risks are simple. Slippage happens when market orders move the price. If you use more than 1x leverage you can hit the liquidation price fast. And funding volatility means funding fees can change every 4 hours.
| Risk | What happens | How to reduce it | | --- | --- | --- | | Slippage | Lose extra on market orders | Use fast but small market orders; split big trades | | Liquidation (>1x) | Position auto-closes | Stick to 1x leverage for the spot perp hedge | | Funding volatility | Fees change, may cost you | Check recent funding history before each 4-hour cycle |
Always keep the perpetual short at 1x. Open and close both spot and perp at nearly the same time. Use market orders for speed. Check the last few funding rates so you know if funding is paying or costing you.
You can boost points by joining a team or using a referral with a team boost. This helps you earn more from the same 50% spot short routine. Use your referral link or team code at signup to multiply points.
