Binance Coin (BNB) has fallen sharply this week, sliding 5% in the past 24 hours and over 12% in the last seven days, as new scam alerts and a high-profile memecoin rug pull shake confidence in the BNB Chain ecosystem. The token currently trades around $1,060, marking its lowest level in nearly a month. The downturn comes as Binance co-founders Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and Yi He warn investors about a wave of phishing scams and fake memecoin airdrops spreading through social media. Related Reading: All It Took Was A Tweet: FLOKI Jumps 27% After Musk Mentions It In one of the most damaging incidents, the official X (formerly Twitter) account of BNB Chain, followed by nearly four million users, was hijacked to promote a fraudulent token campaign linked to a fake airdrop. CZ and Yi He Sound the Alarm CZ took to X to issue a direct warning, “Official accounts do not endorse any particular memecoin.” He cautioned users against interacting with suspicious contract addresses or promotional posts, noting that scammers increasingly exploit verified profiles to appear legitimate. Yi He echoed these concerns, reminding traders that responsibility also lies with users. “Please, while everyone is doing on-chain investments, also take responsibility for your own actions,” she stated. The recent “Sir Pancake” scam, a fake token that generated $20 million in volume before collapsing, shows the scale of the problem. Data suggests that roughly 2.5% of new tokens launched on BNB Chain since 2022 have exhibited scam-like behavior, often disappearing within hours of launch. BNB's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: BNBUSD on Tradingview Meme-Coin Frenzy Tests Binance Coin (BNB) Investors BNB Chain has become a hub for meme coin speculation, but with enthusiasm comes risk. The latest wave of exploits shows that even platforms with strong security reputations remain vulnerable when hype outpaces due diligence. Tokens launched on the BNB Chain have produced massive gains, one trader converted $3,500 into nearly $7.9 million in just days. That frenzy has fueled ecosystem activity and attracted speculative capital, but it has also exposed Binance Coin (BNB) and its holders to heightened risk. Related Reading: CryptoQuant’s Moreno Eyes Bitcoin At $195,000 If This Happens Binance Coin (BNB) saw its bullish momentum reach new heights earlier this cycle, with some analysts projecting a run toward $1,500 and beyond. A recent forecast suggested BNB could hit up to $1,610.44 at its peak. BNB did indeed register a fresh all-time high above $1,200 in early October 2025. However, the euphoria has cooled as broader market conditions turned sour and infrastructure issues crept in. Binance Coin has slipped back toward $1,100 as the crypto market pulled back, and the BNB Chain faced multiple disruptions, including scam projects that have significantly exposed BNB investors. Cover image from ChatGPT, BNBUSD chart from Tradingview
The sell-off was fueled by heavy selling pressure, with trading volume surging 87% and algorithmic trading triggering a cascade of sell orders
Sentiment remains cautious, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 30, indicating "fear" in the market.
The token's price action is driven partly by Coinbase considering BNB for a listing and China Merchants Bank International tokenizing a MMF on the BNB Chain.
BNB has been one of the strongest performers in recent weeks, standing out even as the broader crypto market struggles to find stability. During this market downturn, key metrics continue to validate BNB’s sustained momentum and network expansion. According to data shared by analyst CryptoOnchain, the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) reached a historic milestone on October 13th, recording 3.62 million daily active addresses — the highest in its history. Related Reading: Paxos Mints 300 Trillion PYUSD By Error – Here’s What Happened This surge in on-chain activity comes after months of steady price appreciation that began in June and accelerated rapidly after mid-September. The timing is notable: the spike in active addresses closely followed BNB’s price peak at $1,311 on October 8th, revealing a powerful correlation between network growth and market valuation. The data suggests that as BNB’s price rose, it sparked heightened user engagement across the BSC ecosystem — possibly driven by increased trading activity, DeFi interactions, and retail FOMO. With the network now showing record participation, analysts are watching to see if this momentum can hold through the current correction. Sustained activity above these levels could reinforce market confidence and establish stronger structural support for BNB’s long-term trend. BNB Network Data Shows Tight Correlation Between Price And On-Chain Activity According to CryptoOnchain, recent data shows that since September 2025, the relationship between BNB’s active addresses and its price has entered a new and more synchronized phase. Historically, these two indicators fluctuated independently — price rallies often occurred without a matching rise in network activity, and vice versa. However, over the past month, this pattern has shifted dramatically. The chart now shows the active addresses (green area) and the BNB price (yellow dashed line) moving almost in perfect tandem. Interestingly, the BNB price peaked a few days before network activity, suggesting that the rally likely triggered a surge of user participation — a classic case of FOMO driving engagement across the BNB Smart Chain. This behavioral pattern often signals growing retail involvement and can reinforce bullish sentiment in the short term. That said, recent data shows a modest cooldown. The BNB price has corrected to around $1,212, while daily active addresses have dropped slightly below 3 million. This pullback raises a key question: can the network sustain this elevated level of activity? Maintaining user engagement above the 3 million threshold could help establish a strong support zone for BNB’s price. Conversely, a significant drop in active addresses might indicate a local top and the beginning of a deeper correction. Related Reading: New Wallets Move Over $160M In Bitcoin From Binance And FalconX – Details BNB Price Tests Key Support After Sharp Correction BNB is undergoing a significant pullback after weeks of strong performance. As shown in the chart, the price has dropped roughly 8.4%, closing near $1,049, marking one of the steepest single-day declines since early August. The correction follows a parabolic rally that peaked at $1,311, with current price action suggesting that the market is entering a consolidation phase. Despite the short-term drop, BNB remains structurally bullish as long as it holds above its 50-day moving average (currently near $1,018). This dynamic support aligns closely with the prior breakout zone from September, making it a crucial area to monitor. A decisive loss of this level could open the door for a deeper retracement toward $900, where the 100-day moving average sits. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Closes $197M Short, But The Game Might Not Be Over The rapid ascent over the past two months likely triggered profit-taking among traders, as momentum indicators hinted at overextension. However, the longer-term trend remains intact, supported by the 200-day moving average rising steadily near $768. If BNB stabilizes above $1,000 and recovers momentum, the bulls could attempt another push toward the $1,200–$1,250 range. For now, maintaining the $1,000 psychological level is key to sustaining market confidence. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
BNB price is consolidating losses below the $1,200 zone. The price is now facing hurdles near $1,250 and might start another decline in the near term. BNB price is correcting gains and traded below the $1,200 support zone. The price is now trading below $1,180 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a short-term bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,180 on the hourly chart of the BNB/USD pair (data source from Binance). The pair must stay above the $1,120 level to start another increase in the near term. BNB Price Dips Below Support After a steady increase, BNB price failed to clear the $1,375 zone. There was a downside correction below the $1,300 and $1,250 levels, like Ethereum and Bitcoin. The price even dipped below $1,200 and tested $1,125. A low was formed at $1,124, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1,375 swing high to the $1,124 low. The price is now trading below $1,180 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a short-term bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,180 on the hourly chart of the BNB/USD pair. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $1,180 level. The next resistance sits near the $1,200 level. A clear move above the $1,200 zone could send the price higher. In the stated case, BNB price could test $1,250 and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1,375 swing high to the $1,124 low. A close above the $1,250 resistance might set the pace for a larger move toward the $1,320 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of the $1,350 level in the near term. Another Decline? If BNB fails to clear the $1,200 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1,125 level. The next major support is near the $1,100 level. The main support sits at $1,065. If there is a downside break below the $1,065 support, the price could drop toward the $1,000 support. Any more losses could initiate a larger decline toward the $950 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for BNB/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BNB/USD is currently below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1,120 and $1,100. Major Resistance Levels – $1,200 and $1,250.
The token's recent addition to Coinbase's listing roadmap has failed to boost its price, but corporate treasury accumulation continues.
Coinbase launched The Blue Carpet, then added BNB to its roadmap — an intent signal, not a guarantee — pending market-making support and technical readiness.
BNB Chain and Binance launched initiatives to shore up confidence, including a $45 million airdrop and a $400 million "Together Initiative".
After a blistering run to fresh all-time highs, Binance Coin (BNB) has seen a significant drop. Following a push to roughly $1,370–$1,376, BNB slid about 10% in the past 24 hours, making it one of the biggest decliners on the day as traders reassess risk and profits come off the table. Related Reading: XRP Could Swing To $1.19 Or $20 After Order-Book Collapse, Analyst Warns The retreat follows a dramatic weekend across crypto, but also arrives after a string of BNB-specific catalysts that pushed the token into price discovery. BNB's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: BNBUSD on Tradingview What Drove The BNB Price Surge, And The Snapback BNB ripped to record levels as the market rebounded from the largest liquidation event on record (nearly $19B wiped in 24 hours), with BNB Chain on-chain activity surging to record transaction counts and top-ranked DEX volumes. Binance also earmarked about $283 million to compensate users impacted by volatile conditions and platform slowdowns, a move that helped restore confidence and funneled fresh attention and fees back into the ecosystem. As spot and derivatives momentum stretched, however, signs of uptrend exhaustion emerged near the highs. That left BNB vulnerable to a fast mean-reversion as leveraged longs de-risked and short-term players took profits. Key Levels to Watch After The 10% Drop Technically, BNB remains in a broader uptrend but is testing support zones that will decide whether this is a routine pullback or the start of a deeper correction: $1,190–$1,170: First support and a common profit-taking area. Losing it cleanly risks a sharper leg lower. $1,150: Major level; a breakdown here would signal momentum fatigue and invite a move toward the rising trendline. $1,000 (trendline / 50-day SMA): High-confluence support. A defense here would keep the higher-low structure intact; a daily close below raises odds of a deeper reset toward $960–$820. On the upside, $1,320 is the first hurdle. A decisive reclaim and close back above $1,375 would put $1,450–$1,550 back on the table as liquidity returns and momentum re-ignites. Final Outlook: Consolidation First, Then Direction BNB’s fundamentals remain constructive, from record network operations and deepening DeFi liquidity to active burn mechanics and ecosystem funds targeting builders. That said, the near term favors consolidation while the market absorbs the recent vertical move and macro headlines settle. Related Reading: BNB’s Comeback Meal — Trader Says The Token Ate The Dump For Breakfast If bulls can hold $1,180 and especially $1,150, the structure supports a base-building phase into another attempt at the highs. Conversely, a sustained break below $1,150 would argue for a deeper correction into the $1,000 area before buyers meaningfully step back in. Cover image from ChatGPT, BNBUSD chart from Tradingview
Despite the drop accumulation continues, with China Renaissance aiming to raise $600 million for a publicly traded crypto treasury focused solely on BNB.
Binance Coin (BNB) climbed to a fresh record on Monday, hitting $1,370 after briefly topping $1,355. According to reports, the move came even as the wider crypto market took a heavy blow — a nearly $20 billion wipeout tied to leveraged positions — leaving many tokens under pressure while BNB pushed onward. The token also stood out in the top 20 by market cap by closing the week with a 10% gain. Related Reading: XRP Traders Face Fresh Selling Pressure As Large Holders Move Out BNB Inks New Highs Traders watching price charts pointed to a string of strong moves. After a rally to $860 in July, BNB fell about 14% to $728 and then resumed its rise. It later reached $1,075 before pulling back to $930, and it rode that momentum into the early October peak. During the market-wide sell-off that followed, BNB dipped back toward $855 but then recovered and surged to the current all-time high of $1,375, before easing to around $1,272 in the latest swings. Based on reports, the token has shown repeated cycles of sharp advances followed by manageable declines — a pattern some traders read as an ongoing bull run. #BNB swallowed that dump & made a new ATH binance super cycle. pic.twitter.com/8sihgznGky — Big Wiz ???????????? (@WisdomMatic) October 13, 2025 Traders Spot Parabolic Upswing A number of market voices have described the most recent pattern as parabolic. One prominent trader, posting under the name Big Wiz, said BNB “swallowed” last week’s crash and then went on to print new highs. Charts shared by analysts show steep curves and quick pullbacks, which have been met with buying rather than long-lasting sell pressure. This type of action has led to talk of a “Binance supercycle,” though that phrase is speculative and remains unproven. Some market participants say the rally reflects genuine demand for the token. Others worry that concentrated buying or internal factors could be inflating prices. Speculation And Skepticism Remain Reports have disclosed that not everyone agrees on the cause of the rally. Some investors point to active product launches and community interest on BNB Chain as drivers. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Breaks 13-Year Silence, Moves $33 Million To Exchange Others say promotion and market attention could be pushing prices higher without a broad base of support. The claim that BNB is the only top 20 asset to end the week in the green with an 10% rise is a clear data point, but it does not explain the full story behind trader behavior. fudders even try to make this sound like a bad thing? ????????♂️ Please post more of this about #BNB. ???? https://t.co/hOUy6ll4BS — CZ ???? BNB (@cz_binance) October 12, 2025 CZ Sees Strength In BNB Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance, has commented publicly about BNB’s performance. He has argued that the token’s design, its community, and deflationary aspects support price action. He also suggested that the chatter and fear around BNB have sometimes led to more buying. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView
BNB is back near $1,300 after a sharp rebound, but the asset may not be done yet as one analyst thinks a run all the way to $2,400 is possible. BNB Has Been Rising Since Parallel Channel Breakout Much like the rest of the cryptocurrency sector, BNB suffered a price crash on Friday, but while the rest of the market has been unable to make a full recovery, the altcoin has already retraced to the pre-crash level, and surpassed it. Related Reading: Bitcoin Direction Still Unclear: Analyst Says Watch These Key Charts Earlier on Monday, the coin even managed to set a new all-time high (ATH) above $1,370. Thus, it would appear that unlike Bitcoin, the coin’s ATH exploration period hasn’t cooled off yet. And it’s possible that BNB will only climb further in the near future, if the technical analysis (TA) pattern shared by analyst Ali Martinez in an X post is anything to go by. The pattern in question is a Parallel Channel, which forms whenever an asset’s price observes consolidation between two parallel trendlines. The upper level of the pattern acts as a resistance barrier, while the lower one provides support. Together, they keep the price locked inside the channel. When one of these levels fails to hold, the asset can witness a continuation of trend in that direction. A surge above the resistance line is naturally a bullish signal, while a fall under the support a bearish one. The 3-day price of BNB was stuck inside a Parallel Channel for a few years before it found a breakout earlier this year, as the chart shared by Martinez shows. Since the breakout, BNB has been exploring new highs, implying the bullish effect of the Parallel Channel resistance break may be in effect. From the graph, it’s apparent that the coin has so far climbed up half as much distance as the width of the channel. Generally, Parallel Channel breakouts are considered to be of the same length as the width of the channel. If the cryptocurrency is following this pattern, then it may be targeting the level a full height above the channel. “It looks like BNB wants to push toward $2,400!” notes the analyst. A surge to this target of $2,400 from the current level would imply an increase of almost 89% for the coin. It now remains to be seen whether the asset will follow this path suggested by the Parallel Channel. Related Reading: XRP Whales Are Selling: $50 Million Exiting Wallets Every Day In another X post, Martinez has pointed out that the 1-day price of Bitcoin has also been traveling inside a Parallel Channel for the last few months. As displayed in the chart, Bitcoin is trading near the midline of the Parallel Channel after its plunge. It will now be interesting to see whether it continues its decline to the $100,000 lower level or not. BNB Price At the time of writing, BNB is trading around $1,270, up 4% over the last week. Featured image from Dall-E, charts from TradingView.com
As BNB rallies to new highs, a major Chinese investment bank is reportedly in talks to raise $600 million for a new US-based Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) company, focused on investing in the altcoin. Related Reading: XRP Reclaims Market Momentum With $30 Billion In Fresh Inflows, A Rally Underway? Chinese Investment Plans $600 Million Fundraiser On Monday, Bloomberg reported that Beijing-based Chinese investment bank China Renaissance Holdings Ltd. is planning a fundraiser for a new BNB-based public vehicle backed by YZi Labs Management Ltd. According to the news media outlet, China Renaissance aims to raise $600 million to create a publicly listed DAT company dedicated to accumulating BNB in the United States. YZi Labs, formerly known as Binance Labs, reportedly plans to invest $200 million in the deal alongside the Hong Kong-listed bank. Sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that YZi Labs met with a group of executives bullish on BNB for dinner in early October. China Renaissance, alongside other firms reportedly involved in setting up BNB hoarding companies, sent a representative to the event. It’s worth noting that the two companies recently announced a strategic partnership to “advance the development of BNB and the BNB Chain ecosystem,” which has been gaining momentum over the past few months. In August, China Renaissance shared that it had signed a strategic cooperation agreement with YZi Labs, aiming to “shape institutional pathways for digital asset adoption — from compliant product development to enterprise-level RWA applications” and create “meaningful synergies between the two ecosystems.” The investment bank also revealed its plan to invest around $100 million in BNB as part of its proprietary holdings, becoming the first Hong Kong-listed company to allocate the cryptocurrency as a proprietary digital asset. BNB Treasury Company Trend The Chinese investment bank initiative follows the growing trend of launching crypto-based DAT companies. This trend has seen the launch of dozens of new Treasury Companies and the investment of billions of dollars into these vehicles in the past couple of months. Last week, the world’s largest BNB Treasury Company, CEA Industries, announced that its treasury holdings have reached a total of $663 million in cash and crypto assets. As part of its goal to own 1% of the altcoin’s total token supply by the end of 2025, the Nasdaq-listed company now holds a total of 480,000 BNB tokens, valued at $585.5 million by October 6. In late September, Kazakhstan announced the launch of the Alem Crypto Fund, its first crypto reserve fund, aimed at long-term investment in digital assets, with Binance Kazakhstan as a strategic partner. Related Reading: ‘BNB Isn’t Crumbling’: CZ Slams Critics Stirring Fear And Doubt As part of the partnership, Alem Crypto Fund made BNB its first investment to highlight “the trust in the Binance ecosystem” and embark on “a new chapter for institutional recognition of cryptocurrencies in Kazakhstan.” Amid the surge in BNB-based funds, the altcoin has recorded a massive 36% rally in the last month, breaking past the $1,000 barrier and hitting multiple all-time highs (ATHs), reaching its most recent high of $1,370 on October 13. As of this writing, BNB is trading at $1,281, a 4% increase in the weekly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Enflux says the $600 million plan reflects a new wave of Asian capital favoring infrastructure tokens that power transaction flow over store-of-value assets.
The BNB price has staged a powerful recovery, surging over 16% to trade past $1,350, outpacing Bitcoin and Ethereum as optimism builds around an imminent spot ETF approval and renewed confidence in the Binance ecosystem. Related Reading: ‘BNB Isn’t Crumbling’: CZ Slams Critics Stirring Fear And Doubt The rally comes after a sharp sell-off triggered by geopolitical tensions earlier this month, followed by an aggressive rebound fueled by whale accumulation and institutional inflows. According to CoinGlass, daily trading volume jumped 55% to $10.7 billion, while open interest rose 25%, signaling fresh leveraged positions betting on continued upside momentum. BNB’s sharp turnaround mirrors broader market stabilization but with stronger conviction. Traders are now eyeing a move toward $1,450–$1,500, a region that would mark a new all-time high for the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. BNB's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: BNBUSD on Tradingview CZ Attributes BNB Price Rally to Genuine Market Demand Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) weighed in on the rally, emphasizing that BNB’s recent strength comes from organic market demand, not artificial liquidity support. “BNB has no market makers,” he stated, adding that the price recovery reflects the community’s belief, builder activity, and deflationary mechanisms that continue to burn tokens. CZ also praised BNB Chain ecosystem contributors such as Venus and Binance, who “took hundreds of millions out of their own pockets to protect users” during the recent volatility, a move he described as a demonstration of “different value systems.” His comments helped solidify investor sentiment, with analysts noting that CZ’s transparency about internal market structure has reassured traders that BNB’s rally is fundamentally driven rather than speculative. The token’s deflationary model and sustained ecosystem utility continue to underpin long-term confidence. Can BNB Break $1,500 Next? From a technical standpoint, BNB’s breakout above $1,236 resistance has activated bullish momentum, with the RSI hovering near 65, showing strong but not overbought conditions. MACD crossover and robust volume spikes point to further upside potential. A close above $1,349 (the October 7 high) could propel the token toward $1,400–$1,452, with the next key psychological milestone at $1,500. Related Reading: Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Crashes To Lowest Level In 6 Months, Is A Market Rebound Coming? Support remains firm at $1,192–$1,220, providing a cushion against short-term volatility. Analysts caution that while BNB’s momentum is strong, profit-taking around the $1,350–$1,400 zone could lead to brief consolidation before the next leg higher. Cover image from ChatGPT, BNBUSD chart from Tradingview
The proposed investment vehicle would be a publicly traded US company designed to buy and hold BNB, marking one of the largest single bets on BNB by a publicly listed entity.
According to reports, BNB showed unusual strength during a recent market tumble that wiped out nearly $20 billion in liquidations at the peak. The token barely budged at first — slipping roughly 2-3% during the early shock — and later traded above $1,130, gaining over 10% in 24 hours as buyers returned. Related Reading: A 5% Bitcoin Drop In October? History Shows That’s Rare CZ Pushes Back At Doubters Changpeng Zhao, the former Binance chief, answered critics on social media who suggested BNB’s steady price action deserved closer scrutiny. He mocked those raising alarm, using a laugh emoji and urging people to share more examples of BNB’s strength. He also said he was unaware of any affiliated entities buying or selling BNB in recent days and highlighted the community and infrastructure behind the chain as reasons for confidence. According to CoinMarketCap data, BNB’s limited drop put it in the same group as Bitcoin among the top-five coins that recorded minimal daily losses during the liquidation event. That put BNB in a small set of assets that outperformed peers while the market bled. fudders even try to make this sound like a bad thing? ????????♂️ Please post more of this about #BNB. ???? https://t.co/hOUy6ll4BS — CZ ???? BNB (@cz_binance) October 12, 2025 Community And Utility Provide Support Reports have disclosed several practical reasons why BNB held up. The token offers trading fee discounts, which become more valuable when volatility spikes and trading volume rises. Network revenue also climbed with the surge in activity, giving the token real transactional demand beyond speculation. BNB’s deflationary token design was mentioned as another factor that can support price under stress. Interesting how BNB was barely affected at all. pic.twitter.com/xurnb5vr1a — Jason Appleton (Crypto Crow) (@jasonappleton) October 12, 2025 Some observers have pointed out an additional feature: a lack of market maker involvement. CZ reiterated that claim, saying the project does not rely on affiliated trading entities to prop up price, and that the chain’s community and core functions help absorb shocks. Analyst Views And Market Moves Prominent trader Altcoin Sherpa described the token as “insanely strong,” noting that its outperformance was surprising even during a broad market rebound. Market participants took notice when BNB’s intraday loss turned out to be deeper than its modest seven-day decline, suggesting buying interest reappeared at key levels after the worst of the sell-off passed. $BNB is insanely strong, this surprised me a bit seeing the move today. All majors are bouncing a bit but BNB outperformance still confirms that BSC/BNB ecosystem is the place to play for now. pic.twitter.com/cYDbjJerKo — Altcoin Sherpa (@AltcoinSherpa) October 12, 2025 Some figures in the crypto space reported that certain meme-focused tokens plunged as much as 80% during the same period. By contrast, BNB’s deeper dip at one point reached about 17% before it recovered — a pattern that left traders debating whether the move was driven by genuine demand or by the particular structure of the Binance ecosystem. Related Reading: XRP Traders Face Fresh Selling Pressure As Large Holders Move Out Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView
BNB, the native token of Binance’s ecosystem, climbed to a record high of $1,355 following a turbulent weekend that saw $20 billion wiped from the broader crypto market. Data from CryptoSlate showed that BNB surged 17% in 24 hours, outperforming other top-ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The rally came even amid President Donald Trump’s Oct. […]
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The recent surge in BNB's price appears to be driven by Binance's scale and user reach, with $14.8 billion in inflows last quarter.
XRP’s performance in the ongoing 2025 bull run has become one of the most discussed topics in crypto, as the token continues to challenge the dominance of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB. In a recent video shared on the social media platform X, crypto commentator Zach Rector described what he called the inconvenient truth of this market cycle: XRP is currently outperforming most of the top 50 cryptocurrencies in percentage growth since the last US presidential election and from the depths of the previous bear market. Ethereum, BNB, And Bitcoin’s Performance Rector began his comparison by pointing to Ethereum’s recovery trajectory. According to Ethereum’s price chart, investors who bought Ethereum before the most recent US presidential election have seen returns of about 89%, while long-term holders who entered during the 2022 bear market lows and are yet to sell are currently sitting on 400% gains. Related Reading: XRP Price Completes 7-Year Double Bottom Amid Prep For Moonshot To $19 BNB, he said, has delivered slightly better results, with 109% returns for pre-election buyers and 527% for those who accumulated during the 2022 bear market lows. Turning to Bitcoin, Rector noted that even after breaking to multiple new all-time highs this cycle, its returns are modest compared to XRP. He pointed out that a Bitcoin purchase before the election would have yielded an 82% return, while those who entered around the bear market bottom and are yet to sell would have gained around 678% on their Bitcoin holdings. XRP Outperforming The Market It’s a fact that XRP’s price action this cycle is much better than its performance in the 2021 crypto market bull run, where its growth was hampered by the SEC-Ripple lawsuit. Therefore, Zach Rector’s main point focuses on XRP’s strength within the current market cycle. Related Reading: Bitcoin, XRP Testing Key Resistances And Could Turn Messy Again – Here’s Why He stated that if an investor had purchased XRP at $0.50 before the election, their position would now be up 500%. On the other hand, those who bought at the bear market bottom and are still holding would have seen an extraordinary 900% gain. As such, these numbers make XRP one of the most profitable assets among the major cryptocurrencies, outperforming Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB. In his words, “The inconvenient truth about the 2025 crypto bull run, and this is why people are so upset, is that XRP is still outperforming nearly all of the top 50 cryptos.” The statement quickly gained traction within the XRP community, as shown by the comments on his video posted on X. XRP price action in the past few days, however, has been majorly corrective. The price has been drifting lower toward a critical support level around $2.80, which is now an important level for bulls to defend. A breakdown below $2.8 could expose the next support at $2.72, while maintaining it could set the stage for another upward move. Even with this cooling phase, many XRP enthusiasts and analysts are optimistic. Many expect the token to break above $4 in the coming months, with some predicting that it could eventually enter double-digit territory once Spot XRP ETFs are launched in the US. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
BNB's price movement follows a 45% surge in the past month, which made it the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
As BNB’s price records a massive 30% rally, the BNB Chain ecosystem also experiences a remarkable performance, fueled by Chinese-themed memecoins launched on the Four.meme launchpad. Related Reading: BNB Flips XRP’s Market Capitalization As Price Hits $1,300 Record High – What’s Next? BNB Chain Momentum Steals Memecoin Spotlight Amid BNB’s run to the $1,300 barrier, the BNB Chain ecosystem is experiencing a memecoin frenzy, with multiple BNB Chain-based tokens gaining significant traction over the past few days. Notably, the ongoing momentum has seen tokens like Palu (PALU), 币安人生 (BinanceLife), 4 (FOUR), PUP (PUP), and CZ’s Dog (BROCCOLI) record massive rallies. According to DeFiLlama data, the BNB Chain-based memecoin launchpad, Four.meme, has overtaken Pump.fun, Solana’s leading launchpad, in daily revenue. In the past 24 hours, Four.meme has gained around $1.4 million in revenue, surpassing Pump.fun’s $885,420. Meanwhile, CoinGecko data shows that the Four.meme ecosystem tokens have surged around 88% to an overall market capitalization of $1.044 billion and a daily trading volume of $963.4 million. Nonetheless, the Solana-based launchpad continues to lead in higher timeframes, with weekly and monthly revenues of $8.34 million and $40.9 million, respectively. Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, highlighted the recent memecoin frenzy in the BNB Chain. On Tuesday, CZ acknowledged the “BNB meme szn” on X, affirming, “I didn’t expect this at all.” On-chain analytics platform Bubblemaps declared that the “BNB memecoin szn is real,” noting that over 100,000 on-chain traders bought into the new memecoin frenzy, with 70% of them being in profit. As the platform detailed, 21,000 investors have made over $1,000, while 900 have earned over $100,000 with the leading tokens. Meanwhile, 40 traders have made over $1 million, and one has profited more than $10 million. Can BNB’s Memecoin Season Last? A crypto community member weighed in on how long the ongoing memecoin trend could last and whether it was worth participating in it. According to the X post, the investor considers that the BNB Chain tokens frenzy might continue, arguing that “this time is different.” Following the rapid surge of BinanceLife, which has reached a market cap of $372 million in less than a week, the investor listed multiple reasons why BNB Chain’s memecoin season could last for a while. They argued that “CZ and He Yi won’t let this wave fade easily,” suggesting that they will “likely keep pushing it forward.” The investor pointed out that the ecosystem is more mature and capital is more abundant. Previously launched memecoins “aimed” for a Binance listing, while the new project’s exit path is clearer. “First generate hype through reposts, then launch on Alpha, followed by listing on Aster spot and Binance spot—each step driving upward momentum in a relentless surge,” they explained. Lastly, the investor argued that the rules have changed, as this Memecoin bull run is spearheaded by the Chinese-speaking community, who “stand at the crest of the wave” this time. “Those who embrace change swiftly profit first; Those with biases neither gain nor lose,” they concluded. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The cryptocurrency landscape is witnessing a remarkable shift, with the BNB price emerging as a standout performer among the top ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Over the past week, Binance Coin has surged by 30%, propelling its price to a new all-time high just shy of $1,350. This latest rally translates to a major 600% increase from its last bear market lows. Binance Coin Becomes Third-Largest Cryptocurrency The recent momentum has been particularly noteworthy, as the BNB price eyes to turn the $1,300 mark as its new support for further upside movements, retracing only 2% from its peak after its record-breaking rally on Tuesday. This minimal pullback signals a lack of sustained selling pressure and suggests that further upside potential remains on the horizon. If this trend continues, analysts are eyeing new price targets for BNB. Related Reading: Bitcoin Reaches Forecasted All-Time High: Prophecy Predicts Bear Market Low In 364 Days The uptrend has also witnessed BNB surpass both XRP and Tether’s USDT, reclaiming its status as the third-largest cryptocurrency, trailing only behind Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC). This has been in part, attributed to CEA Industries Inc., which recently announced it has acquired over $600 million worth of BNB, holding 480,000 tokens at an average cost of $860 each. CEA’s ambition to become a major player in the BNB ecosystem, is also highlighted on its roadmap with plans to own 1% of the total Binance Coin supply by the end of the year. David Namdar, CEO of CEA Industries, commented on the recent surge, stating, “BNB’s all-time highs are a clear validation that the global markets are waking up to the inherent value, credibility, scale, and utility of both the asset and underlying ecosystem.” The company’s CEO further emphasized that Binance Coin should be viewed not merely as a token, but as a central component of a “highly integrated network.” BNB Price Eyes Fibonacci Targets Of $1,486 And $1,983 Market expert Lark Davis has also added to the growing bullish sentiment surrounding the cryptocurrency’s rally on social media site X (formerly Twitter), noting that BNB is now firmly in price discovery mode, which could lead to further significant gains as the anticipated demand continues to grow. Related Reading: XRP Price Under Pressure: These Key Levels Hold The Fate Of A New Record Or A Drop Below $2 According to the expert’s analysis, the next major Fibonacci targets for the BNB price are set at $1,486 for the 2.618 level and $1,983 for the 3.618 level, indicating a strong possibility for continued upward momentum. This implies that if this scenario plays out, the coming days of months could see additional increases for the BNB price of 14% and a major 52% in the case of breaching $1,900. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Binance Coin (BNB) extended its hot streak, trading above $1,310 (up 3% on the day and 30% on the week), as it flipped XRP to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market value. BNB’s market cap now hovers near $182–185 billion, capping a seven-day run that outpaced Bitcoin and Ethereum. Related Reading: Bitcoin Plummets To $120,600: This Could Be The Next Support The surge followed a clean breakout above $1,100 and $1,200, with bulls now eyeing $1,360 and the psychological $1,500 handle if momentum holds. On the downside, $1,200–$1,240 is the first support zone traders are watching for a healthy retest. BNB's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: BNBUSD on Tradingview Record On-Chain Activity and Meme-Season Tailwinds Currently, BNB Chain is printing cycle-high activity. Daily transactions have ranged 10–17 million, monthly active addresses reportedly hit 60 million, and DEX turnover on BNB Chain just notched $6.05 billion in 24 hours (with PancakeSwap contributing $4.29B). A memecoin rush has also gripped the network as analytics from Bubblemaps show 100,000+ traders piled into BNB memecoins, with 70% booking gains and $516M in total profits across over 93,000 winners. CZ-themed tickers like “4” and “Broccoli” helped propel BNB to the top of DEXScreener’s trending lists, while tokens such as PALU and “Binance Life” collectively moved over $300 million in a single session, eclipsing meme volumes on rival chains. Institutional and enterprise signals are building too, with CEA Industries disclosing 480,000 BNB ($585M) with an aim to reach 1% of supply. Regionally, a Kazakhstan-backed BNB fund and growing integrations (including Chainlink’s data standard bringing official U.S. macro series like GDP and PCE on-chain) underscore expanding utility across DeFi, prediction markets, and payments. What to Watch For Binance Coin (BNB): Levels, Catalysts, and Risks Near term, the setup favors trend continuation while $1,200–$1,240 holds; reclaiming $1,320–$1,360 on rising spot volume would strengthen a run at $1,500. Key medium-term drivers include sustained on-chain throughput, sticky DEX/DeFi fees, and additional institutional balance-sheet exposure or partnerships. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s On-Chain Roadmap Shows $111,000 – $143,000 As The Range To Watch Still, after a parabolic week, the market is sensitive to profit-taking and social-driven froth; some community voices have questioned the pace of gains, raising the usual concerns around leverage and manipulation that typically surface during vertical moves. Cover image from ChatGPT, BNBUSD chart from Tradingview
As the crypto market rallies, BNB continues to hit new record levels, surpassing some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization and leading some analysts to suggest that its end-of-year run has just started. Related Reading: Ethereum 23% Rally Pushes BitMine’s ETH Treasury Holdings To $13.4 Billion BNB Sees 30% Weekly Run After a massive Q3 rally, BNB has started the last quarter of the year with a remarkable 30% rally. Over the past week, the cryptocurrency has recorded four new all-time highs (ATHs), climbing the list of top cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The altcoin recovered from the late September pullback a week ago, reclaiming the $1,000 barrier. At the time, Analyst Ali Martinez suggested that turning this level into support would set the stage for a 30% rally toward the $1,300 target as part of its bullish breakout from its macro range. Notably, BNB had been trading within the $200-$700 price range since 2021, finally breaking out of this zone during the Q3 rally. On Tuesday, the altcoin jumped 7% and hit a new record high of $1,330, reaching a market capitalization of $182 billion. According to CoinGecko data, BNB surpassed Tether (USDT) and XRP, becoming the third-largest cryptocurrency by this metric, only behind Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Following this performance, some market watchers have raised BNB’s price target to higher levels, suggesting that its end-of-year bull run may just be starting. Analyst NekoZ recently affirmed that the cryptocurrency was “executing a master class in trend continuation,” highlighting its performance over the past three months. According to the chart, the altcoin has had two key breakouts since July, each followed by price expansion to new highs. Now, BNB appears to be repeating the same setup, which targets the $1,500 barrier next. Similarly, Crypto Patel considers that if momentum continues throughout the Q4 run, the cryptocurrency could be heading for another 53% rally toward his second cycle target of $2,000. “You can doubt targets, but not momentum,” he wrote on X. Rally Pushes Corporate Holdings To New Highs Amid its bullish rally, Nasdaq-listed CEA Industries, the world’s largest BNB Treasury Company, announced that its total Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) strategy holdings have reached a total of $663 million in assets. The company shared that it now holds a total of 480,000 BNB tokens as part of its goal to own 1% of the altcoin’s total token supply by the end of 2025. According to the Tuesday statement, the company’s total investment amounts to approximately $412.8 million, with an average acquisition cost of $860 per token, and an estimated BNB value of $585.5 million by October 6. David Namdar, CEO of CEA Industries, commented on the milestone, stating: “BNB’s all-time highs are a clear validation that the global markets are waking up to the inherent value, credibility, scale, and utility of both the asset and underlying ecosystem.” It’s worth noting that the ecosystem has also seen a strong performance throughout the past few months, with multiple projects built on the network leading in terms of profitability. On Monday, BNB Chain revealed it had adopted Chainlink’s data standard to bring official US Department of Commerce (DOC) data directly to its blockchain. Related Reading: BNB Price Hits $1,240 Record High: Partners With Chainlink For On-Chain US Economic Data Last month, decentralized oracle provider Chainlink announced its collaboration with the US DOC to deliver crucial macroeconomic data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to ten blockchain ecosystems Moreover, Kazakhstan recently announced the launch of its first crypto reserve, the Alem Crypto Fund, with Binance Kazakhstan as the strategic partner, aimed at long-term investment in digital assets. As part of the partnership, Alem Crypto Fund made BNB its first investment. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
BNB, the native token of Binance’s BNB Chain, has reclaimed the spotlight after soaring to a new all-time high, cementing its position as the world’s third-largest crypto by market capitalization. Data from CryptoSlate shows that BNB reached a record high of $1,335 on Oct. 7, before slightly retracing to around $1,306 as of press time. […]
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BNB Chain activity has surged since mid-year, with transaction counts quadrupling and new token launches climbing.
The value of CEA's BNB holdings has moved to over $625 million, BNB itself reaching a new all-time high above $1,310.
The BNB Chain reported a record 58 million monthly active addresses, overtaking Solana, with growth driven by the decentralized exchange Aster.