Aerodrome Finance's Token Surges on Merger, AMM Upgrade, and PrimeXBT Futures Listing

Aerodrome Finance's (AERO) token has surged by 3.43% over the last 39 hours due to several key catalysts.

One of the main drivers behind AERO's recent strength is the announced merger of Aerodrome and Velodrome into a unified protocol and token called Aero, with a confirmed launch date of October 21.

The merger will combine Aerodrome and Velodrome under the Aero brand in 2026, with a shared liquidity and incentive-governance framework across Base, Optimism, and Ethereum mainnet, and an initial 500M AERO supply including a large airdrop to veVELO holders.

Additionally, Aerodrome has launched Slipstream V3, an upgraded AMM design with protocol-level MEV auctions and dynamic fees. This upgrade will route MEV auction profits and dynamic fees to LPs and sAERO holders, materializing AERO's revenue story and attracting liquidity.

The recent listing of AERO futures on PrimeXBT has also contributed to the token's price movement by broadening leverage and trading access exactly when narrative and fundamentals were strongest.