- BNB price breaks $1,000 barrier, cementing its position as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency with a $138.86B market cap.
- Fed rate cut fuels wave of capital into risk assets, propelling BNB to new highs.
- Analysts eye $1,300 as the next milestone for BNB price, citing strong on-chain activity, tokenization growth, and partnerships.
The BNB price has risen 11.23% in the week and 4.42% in the last 24 hours to trade at $996.82 as of 5:37 a.m. EST on a 36% surge in daily trading volume to $2.99 billion. Following the surge, Binance Coin broke through the $1,000 barrier for the first time.
This milestone comes hot on the heels of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, signaling a shift in monetary policy that could fuel more growth in risk assets like cryptocurrencies.
The Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 25 bps
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced the rate cut on September 17, 2025, lowering its benchmark rate to a range of 4.00% to 4.25%. This marks the first reduction in nine months and reflects the central bank’s confidence in cooling inflation while supporting economic growth.
Additionally, it also marks the first Fed interest rate cut with Core PCE inflation at 2.9%+ in 30+ years. The decision was likely driven by the labor market portion of the Fed’s “dual mandate.”
The majority of Fed officials (9 out of 19) also projected two more cuts in 2025, potentially bringing rates down to 3.5%-3.75% by year’s end.
Lower rates typically make borrowing cheaper, encouraging investment in stocks, real estate, and yes, digital assets.
For crypto markets, this often translates to higher prices as investors seek higher returns in volatile but rewarding sectors.
BNB Price Makes New ATH Amid Lower Interest Rates
BNB, the native token of the Binance ecosystem and BNB Chain, hit a peak of $1,005.29 earlier today before settling around $996.82. That’s a 4.42% jump in the last 24 hours, with trading volume spiking to $2.99 billion.
The coin’s market cap now stands at a whopping $138.86 billion, making it the fourth-largest cryptocurrency behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether. Launched in 2017 as a utility token for Binance exchange fees, BNB has evolved into a powerhouse for decentralized apps, DeFi, and real-world asset tokenization on its blockchain.
Analysts attribute several factors to driving this rally. Beyond the Fed’s move, Binance’s progress on regulatory settlements and partnerships, such as Franklin Templeton’s real-world asset deal, has boosted confidence. What’s more, on-chain activity is strong, with rising open interest and tokenization trends pushing BNB higher.
The broader market reacted positively too. Bitcoin and Ethereum saw modest gains, but BNB led the pack among major altcoins.
Experts believe this could spark a “BNB season,” with capital flowing into related tokens and projects on the chain. However, volatility remains a risk as BNB’s all-time low was just $0.096 back in 2017, showing how far it’s come but also how quickly things can shift.
What Happens Next?
Looking ahead, some analysts eye $1,300 as the next target if momentum holds. For now, though, BNB’s smash through $1,000 is a clear win for the crypto world, proving that traditional finance moves like Fed rate cuts can supercharge digital assets.
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