BNB Surges to $858.17 All-Time High, Binance Founder CZ Net Worth Tops $76.46 Billion

BNB Coin reached a historic milestone on July 23, 2025, surging to an all-time high (ATH) of $858.17, according to CoinMarketCap. The rally in the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) ecosystem’s native token lifted Changpeng Zhao’s net worth to $76.46 billion, making the Binance founder one of the world’s wealthiest individuals. Zhao, widely known as CZ, is estimated to hold 64% of BNB’s circulating supply of 139.28 million tokens, equating to 89.1 million tokens, based on a June 2024 Forbes report. If CZ maintains this stake, his wealth would surpass that of Julia Koch and her family, as well as Interactive Brokers founder Thomas Peterffy, placing him in the 21st position on global wealth rankings [1].

The BNB price climbed over 7% during the rally but eased slightly to $854.96 by 5:15 a.m. EST. Over the past week, the token gained more than 12.5%, with a 33% increase recorded in the last month. This price performance aligns with surging on-chain activity on BSC. Data from DeFiLlama revealed the network’s Total Value Locked (TVL) hit a 2025 record of $7.15 billion, a 3% rise in the last 24 hours. While this figure remains significantly below the $21.78 billion peak in May 2021, it reflects renewed interest in BSC-based projects and infrastructure development [2].

CZ credited the market’s progress to collaborative efforts across the crypto ecosystem in a tweet, acknowledging Bitcoin maximalists, Ethereum holders, meme traders, ETF applicants, and regulatory advocates. He emphasized the role of utility builders and regulators in fostering growth, highlighting the interconnectedness of market participants. The price surge coincides with Binance’s strategic focus on expanding BSC’s infrastructure and partnerships to attract developers and users [3].

Analysts caution that CZ’s projected wealth of $76.46 billion depends on maintaining his 64% stake in BNB, a figure derived from the June 2024 Forbes report. Fluctuations in token price or CZ’s personal holdings could alter this estimation. The TVL increase indicates improved liquidity and user adoption on BSC, but long-term sustainability will rely on sustaining developer incentives and addressing competition from other blockchain networks [1].

The BNB rally underscores the growing influence of BSC in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. However, its trajectory remains tied to broader market conditions and regulatory developments. As Binance continues to prioritize BSC’s growth, the token’s performance will likely serve as a barometer for the ecosystem’s ability to retain and expand its user base.

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[1] [title1BNB Coin Hits ATH As CZ Net Worth Tops $76 Billion] [url1https://insidebitcoins.com/news/bnb-coin-hits-new-ath-as-binance-co-founder-cz-net-worth-tops-76-billion]

[2] [title2Surging TVL Boosts BNB Price] [url2https://insidebitcoins.com/news/bnb-coin-hits-new-ath-as-binance-co-founder-cz-net-worth-tops-76-billion]

[3] [title3BNB Coin Price Surge Sends CZ Wealth Past Julia Koch And Family] [url3https://insidebitcoins.com/news/bnb-coin-hits-new-ath-as-binance-co-founder-cz-net-worth-tops-76-billion]