Binance Coin (BNB) has just jumped over a wall that seemed unbreakable: the psychological level of $1,000 per token. It did so after weeks of anticipation and, in just seven days, accumulated a gain of 11.38%, placing itself at the center of the conversation of this 'altcoin season'.
From anxiety to record: the leap over four digits
According to data from CoinMarketCap, BNB reached $1,004.82 today, a +4.51% in 24 hours, after taking off from a daily low of $947.77. The trading volume grew in parallel, rising 15.22% to $3.87 billion, a sign that investor appetite remains intact.
With this rise, BNB not only achieves a new all-time high (ATH), but also becomes the third cryptocurrency in history to consolidate a four-figure price, alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum.
While BNB writes its own record, Ethereum remains on pause. After hitting its ATH at $4,953.73 on August 24, 2025, the second-largest cryptocurrency remains trapped around $4,000, with irregular volume causing high volatility.
The comparison is clear: BNB gains momentum in a full bull cycle, while $ETH consolidates. This contrast raises an inevitable question: are we at the moment when BNB sheds the role of 'second player' to join the dominant core of the market?
Towards $1,100 and beyond?
The current momentum suggests that the next logical target is $1,100, a level that could serve as a new zone of stability. The FOMO phenomenon — purchases driven by fear of missing out — is already reflected in the market.
But the real strength behind the movement may not just be retail. In recent weeks, BNB has sparked institutional interest. One example: BNC, a Nasdaq-listed firm, acquired 200,000 BNB (about $160 million) as part of its treasury strategy. Additionally, Changpeng Zhao, co-founder of Binance, has shown a willingness to help banks and traditional entities integrate the token into their operations.
Such institutional backing not only drives price: it provides legitimacy and can turn BNB into a strategic piece within the global financial ecosystem.
If $BNB logra reaching $1,100, it could find stability at this new level in the future. The question now is: what role will institutional adoption play in BNB's bullish momentum? The focus is on whether the asset will be able to maintain its upward trajectory and reach new highs.
