BNB Surges to $856 as Altcoin Rally Gains Momentum

Binance Coin (BNB) has reached a new all-time high, marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency and its parent platform, Binance. As of August 21, 2025, the price of BNB stands at $856.88, having surged 2.72% in the last 24 hours. This rally brings the token to its highest value since its inception in 2017. The price briefly touched $882.73 earlier in the week, surpassing the previous high of $853.56 recorded on August 17, 2025. Analysts from Coinjournal.net and Altcoinpedia have highlighted the significance of the recent price movement, noting that BNB is now within striking distance of the $1,000 psychological level and, in some forecasts, could even reach $1,500 in the medium term [1].

The surge in BNB’s price has been accompanied by robust trading activity. Over the past 24 hours, more than 2.18 million BNB tokens have been exchanged on 21 different platforms, generating a total trading volume of $1.87 billion. Binance remains the dominant exchange for BNB trading, accounting for 72.62% of the total volume, followed by MEXC Global and Gate.io with 3.18% and 2.87%, respectively [1]. The token's trading pairs, particularly BNB/USDT, continue to show strong liquidity and depth, indicating sustained investor interest and market stability.

In addition to price action, BNB’s ecosystem is showing signs of growth and adoption. The total value locked (TVL) in the BNB Chain has reached $13.4 billion, a level not seen since 2022. This increase in TVL is attributed to the expanding number of decentralized applications and protocols built on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). Active addresses on the BNB Chain have also remained strong, with 14 million addresses recorded over the past nine consecutive weeks. This data reinforces confidence in the platform's utility and scalability, factors that have contributed to BNB's price appreciation [2].

Technical indicators also support a bullish outlook for BNB. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) and moving averages indicate strong buying pressure and momentum, particularly on monthly and weekly timeframes. The RSI (14) currently stands at 67.18, suggesting a natural equilibrium in the market, while the Commodity Channel Index (20) and Average Directional Index (14) remain in a sell zone, indicating that the market is consolidating before a potential breakout [1]. Analysts suggest that a sustained move above the $859.50 resistance level could lead to further price gains, while a drop below the $813.80 support level could trigger a correction.

The broader market environment also favors BNB’s continued performance. Major altcoins like Ethereum and Solana have outperformed Bitcoin in recent weeks, with BNB benefiting from the overall recovery in the crypto market. Bitcoin’s market dominance is approaching a six-month low, creating opportunities for altcoins to capture investor attention. Additionally, BNB's price is supported by its utility within the Binance ecosystem, including transaction fee discounts, staking rewards, and participation in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. The token's regular burn mechanism, which reduces its supply, is also seen as a long-term value driver [1].

As BNB continues to trade near record highs, market participants are closely watching key price levels and volume patterns for signs of further momentum. While the token has shown resilience in the face of short-term volatility, its ability to maintain support above $813.80 and break above $859.50 will be critical for sustaining its upward trend. With the broader crypto market showing signs of recovery and BNB’s ecosystem demonstrating robust growth, the token remains a focal point in the altcoin space.

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[1] Binance Coin Price, Chart, Market Cap, BNB Coin Essentials (https://www.coinlore.com/coin/binance-coin)

[2] Binance Coin Bulls Eye $1500 as TVL and Active ... (https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/binance-coin-bulls-eye-1500-as-tvl-and-active-addresses-surge)