Binance Coin Surges 10%+ Amid Chain Upgrades and Token Burns

Binance Coin ($BNB), the native token of the Binance ecosystem, remains a focal point in cryptocurrency price forecasts for 2025–2026. Launched in 2017 via an ICO, $BNB has evolved into one of the top cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Its utility spans trading fee discounts, DeFi, and NFT platforms, supported by a quarterly token burn program aimed at reducing supply and potentially increasing value.

As of mid-2025, $BNB has fluctuated between $600 and $800. Despite regulatory challenges in 2022 that pushed the price below $300, the token has shown resilience, recovering to mid-2024 levels and maintaining strong on-chain activity. In June 2025, the BNB Chain underwent a “Maxwell” upgrade, reducing block times by nearly 50% and boosting network throughput. This technical enhancement coincided with a record $166 billion in DeFi and decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume for the same month [1].

Institutional interest in $BNB has also increased, with reports indicating that firms like NanoLabs plan to acquire up to 10% of the token supply. Analysts attribute recent price momentum to token burns, whale accumulation, and improved chain performance. Additionally, Binance’s “Zero Fee Carnival” in mid-2025, which waived gas fees on stablecoin transfers, has further stimulated on-chain activity and user engagement [2].

Technical indicators support a bullish outlook. As of mid-2025, $BNB's 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages are trending upward, and the price has formed a higher low above previous support levels around $600. A 14-day RSI of 77 signals an overbought condition, suggesting the potential for short-term pullbacks. Analysts from CoinCodex predict a 10%+ price rise by late 2025, with projected price ranges between $753–$883 in August 2025 and $1,051–$1,207 by December 2025 [3].

For 2026, forecasts remain varied but generally optimistic. The consensus is that $BNB could range between $876–$1,588, with some models projecting a high of $1,521–$1,834 depending on macroeconomic conditions and broader crypto market trends. Binance Research notes that most models expect $BNB to reach between $1,000–$1,300 by the end of 2025, with a few optimistic forecasts reaching as high as $1,704 [4].

However, the risks remain significant. Regulatory scrutiny, especially following past actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), continues to pose a potential cap on gains. Market volatility from macroeconomic shocks or the rise of competing blockchains could also hinder $BNB’s upward trajectory. Despite these uncertainties, the combination of Binance’s ecosystem expansion, token deflation, and strong on-chain fundamentals continues to underpin bullish sentiment.

Investors should note that these predictions are largely based on analyst models and should not be taken as guarantees. As with all crypto assets, $BNB carries significant risk, and it is advisable to seek professional financial advice before making investment decisions.

Source:

[1] Changelly

[2] Ainvest

[3] Binance

[4] Mitrade