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Binance coin: Here’s how BNB surged 26% in a week

While most altcoins struggle in a volatile market, BNB’s resilience is a standout.

  • BNB is on a tear, printing long green candlesticks all week. 
  • Resilient and tempting at current levels, BNB presents a high-risk, high-reward opportunity.

A week ago, Binance Coin [BNB] was at $500 — now it’s up 26%, a textbook case of dip buying.

Volume indicators hint at further upside, but with market volatility in play, is this rally running out of steam? Or can BNB defy expectations and reclaim its $100 billion market cap?

High risk, higher reward

Trading at $640, at press time, BNB has been on a strong run, posting long green candlesticks for the past week. With rising volume, it’s clear that bulls have been quietly accumulating.

BNB
Source: TradingView (BNB/USDT)

History suggests a 4.6% upside before resistance kicks in, but with the MACD flashing a bullish crossover, a breakout could be imminent.

The BNB/BTC pair reinforced this trend, showing investors are betting on Binance Coin as a potential hedge. This resilience makes BNB an attractive buy.

However, with the crypto market cap down 2.64%, is this divergence a ‘high-risk, high-reward’ play that demands extreme caution?

BNB in a high-stakes gamble

Binance Coin is defying the market’s bearish trend, surging ahead while the top four struggled in the red. With momentum on its side, could this be its chance to reclaim a $100 billion market cap and take back its spot from Solana?

A mere 7% climb from its $650 average would seal the deal. Futures traders seem to think it’s possible – Open Interest (OI) was up by 1.05%, wiping out over $500K in shorts. 

On Binance’s 12-hour chart, longs are dominating. Traders are rushing in to ride BNB’s breakout amid the market’s wild swings.

long/short
Source: Coinglass

With strong fundamentals and fresh speculative capital, Binance Coin seems primed for a 7% surge to reclaim its $100 billion market cap.

But in this high-stakes game, bulls must hold firm to avoid a long squeeze.

Disclaimer: AMBCrypto's content is meant to be informational in nature and should not be interpreted as investment advice. Trading, buying or selling cryptocurrencies should be considered a high-risk investment and every reader is advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Ritika Gupta

Journalist

Ritika Gupta is a coin-based journalist at AMBCrypto who focuses on how economic and political trends impact cryptocurrencies. A social sciences graduate from Gargi College, she reports on AI, DeFi, Web3, and blockchain, using her hands-on experience to turn complex crypto developments into clear, practical insights for readers.

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