BNB Price
BNB is the native token of the BNB Chain ecosystem and the exchange token associated with Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume. It launched in 2017 as an Ethereum-based token and later moved to its own chain.
Market data via Binance · signals computed live from daily closes · not financial advice.
Key market insights
A plain-language read of live indicators computed from daily closes — these describe current price behaviour, not a forecast.
Technical analysis
Moving averages, momentum and support/resistance from daily closing prices — a snapshot of current structure, not a forecast.
Historical performance
52-week high and low with trailing returns across time windows. Computed from up to 365 daily closes.
Automated observations
Generated mechanically from current market data (volatility, trend, distance from highs) — descriptive, not advice.
Strengths · tailwinds
- MACD is above its signal line — near-term momentum is upward.
Risks · headwinds
- Trading 56% below its 52-week high — well off recent peaks.
- Max drawdown of -58% over the window — has endured deep peak-to-trough losses.
Supply structure
How much BNB is in circulation versus its fixed maximum — 70.0% of the maximum is circulating today.
BNB derivatives
Live perpetual-swap metrics. Funding is the periodic payment between longs and shorts; open interest is the total value of outstanding contracts. Informational — not a recommendation to trade leveraged products.
Source: Binance Futures · funding shown per 8h and annualised. Leveraged products carry high risk; informational only.
What the markets price for BNB
Implied probabilities from live Polymarket prediction markets that mention BNB. Each figure is the market-priced chance of the outcome resolving Yes — a crowd forecast, not ours.
Source: Polymarket · probabilities reflect current market prices and change continuously. Shown for context only — not a forecast, endorsement or financial advice.
Convert BNB to US Dollar
Two-way BNB ↔ USD at the live Binance price. Type an amount in either field, or tap a preset.
About BNB
BNB is the native token of the BNB Chain ecosystem and the exchange token associated with Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume. It launched in 2017 as an Ethereum-based token and later moved to its own chain.
BNB has several uses: discounted trading fees on Binance, paying transaction (gas) fees on the BNB Smart Chain, and access to various products across the ecosystem. Binance periodically “burns” BNB — permanently removing coins from circulation — which gradually reduces the total supply over time.
Because BNB is closely tied to Binance and its chain, its value tends to track the exchange’s fortunes and the activity on BNB Smart Chain. That link is also a risk: it makes BNB more centralised and more exposed to regulatory scrutiny of Binance than an asset like Bitcoin.
The story
BNB is a utility and exchange token: it pays gas on BNB Smart Chain, discounts fees on Binance, and is reduced over time by scheduled burns. Its ecosystem is one of the largest by users and applications.
The context
BNB’s strength — its tight integration with Binance — is also its main risk. Its value is bound up with a single company and its regulatory standing, and BNB Smart Chain is more centralised than rival networks. Owning BNB is, in part, a bet on Binance itself.
Binance’s regulatory standing across jurisdictions, BNB Chain activity and fees, the scheduled token burns that shrink supply over time, and the concentration risk inherent in an exchange token.
The US Market Read is reasoning and data from the Crypto News US Editorial team — context, not a buy or sell call. Not financial advice.
BNB vs peers
| Coin | Price | 24h | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNB BNB | $606.84 | -0.60% | $84.96B |
| XRP XRP | $1.00 | -0.52% | $58.22B |
| Solana SOL | $75.51 | -0.20% | $35.87B |
| TRON TRX | $0.3341 | -0.45% | $28.93B |
| Monero XMR | $401.31 | +1.31% | $7.40B |
| Cardano ADA | $0.1815 | -0.17% | $6.44B |
BNB FAQ
What is BNB?
BNB is the native token of BNB Chain and the exchange token linked to Binance. It is used for gas fees on BNB Smart Chain and for fee discounts on the Binance exchange.
What are BNB burns?
Binance periodically destroys a portion of BNB, permanently removing it from circulation. This gradually reduces the total supply over time.
Is BNB decentralised?
Less so than Bitcoin or Ethereum. BNB is closely tied to Binance and BNB Smart Chain uses a smaller set of validators, which raises centralisation and regulatory considerations.
Is BNB a good investment?
Crypto News US does not give financial advice. BNB is volatile and its value is linked to Binance’s fortunes and regulatory standing. Understand the risks and do your own research.
Where does Crypto News US’s BNB price come from?
Live price, 24-hour change and volume come from Binance market data; market cap is the live price multiplied by a curated circulating-supply figure.
Last updated August 13, 2026