BNB reaches a new high at 1,111 dollars, driven by investors

If there is one crypto that commands respect in 2025, it is BNB. Where other altcoins lose ground, the native token of the BNB Chain continues to surprise. More than just a rebound, its rise in power seems orchestrated. Between rallies and repeated records, the latest — an ATH at 1,111 dollars — sounds like a confirmation: this token has a strategy, a course, a vision. And it is far from having said its last word.

New ATH for BNB: accumulation, context and domino effect

Another new record after the explosion of volumes on the BNB Chain. The figure impresses, but the mechanism behind BNB’s ATH is clear. CoinGecko recorded a spike at $1,111.90, marking a 17.5% increase in one week. This surge was built on several catalysts. First, renewed interest from crypto treasuries, notably Standard Chartered’s bullish forecast anticipating $1,275 by 2025.

Another spotlight: the notable entry of Kazakhstan, through its Alem Crypto Fund, which chose BNB as its first digital asset. This government support strengthened the token’s legitimacy. Meanwhile, the American context, marked by an unexpected drop in private employment and a federal shutdown, increased the appeal of alternative assets.

And it is in this feverish atmosphere that a domino effect amplified the movement. Dean Chen, analyst at Bitunix, summarizes the situation:

More than $7.7 million in short positions were liquidated, triggering a short squeeze that accelerated the rise.

Fees at the floor: BNB establishes itself as the most profitable chain

BNB did not stop at climbing, it redefined the rules of the game. Since 2024, its network fees have dropped from 3 Gwei to 0.05 Gwei. Now, each transaction costs $0.005. An announcement proudly relayed on X by the BNB Chain team:

Today, all validators and developers of the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) have adopted the new minimum gas rate of 0.05 Gwei, and the BSC is fully ready to accept transactions at this rate. This equates to about $0.005 per transaction, making BSC one of the most cost-effective blockchains in the crypto industry.

But the fee reduction is just the tip of the iceberg. Validators have also reduced block intervals (from 750 to 450 ms) to improve smoothness. They aim for a stable APY above 0.5%, guaranteeing both economic attractiveness and network sustainability.

This dynamic fuels the rise of projects like Aster, a derivatives platform backed by CZ, and PancakeSwap, still a leader in decentralized exchanges. The result: stablecoin volume on the chain has jumped by 2 billion dollars in two weeks. 

The message is clear: BNB does not follow the market, it drives it forward.

5 proofs that BNB is not a crypto like others

It is not just an ATH. It is the realization of a strategy. Here is what explains it:

• In September, BNB processed 4.34 million transactions, its second-best month ever;
• The number of active addresses exploded to 73.24 million, an absolute record according to DeFiLlama;
• TVL (total value locked) climbed to 8.23 billion dollars, up 2.5% over 24 hours;
• Trading volume now represents 67% of transactions on the chain, compared to 20% at the start of 2025;
• Two key technical updates: Lorentz in April and Maxwell in June, optimized latency and coordination between validators.

With these figures, BNB establishes itself as a blockchain designed for performance, ready to handle increased load and attract institutional players as well as developers.

For those who like to anticipate, keep an eye on another crypto lurking: XRP. Ripple’s token, some analysts say, could experience a historic surge this month. To watch closely, as the record dance may just be starting.