BNB (COIN:BNBUSD) briefly crossed the symbolic $1,000 mark on Thursday, September 18, 2025, reaching a peak of $1,004.14 before retreating to $994.74 at the time of writing. The weekly jump represents a 10.6% gain, pushing BNB’s total increase for 2025 to over 42%.
The surge raised BNB’s market capitalization to nearly $140 billion, reclaiming its position as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency globally, surpassing Solana (COIN:SOLUSD). The rally was fueled by a 22% rise in 24-hour trading volume, which exceeded $4 billion.
Some of the optimism is linked to macroeconomic factors. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, boosting risk assets like cryptocurrencies. Analysts note that monetary easing tends to drive demand for tokens, increasing investor appetite for digital alternatives.
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, also contributed to positive sentiment. Reports indicate ongoing discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice to lift the independent monitoring requirement imposed under the $4.3 billion settlement in 2023.
The rally drew attention from Binance’s former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, who celebrated the token’s trajectory. He recalled that BNB launched at $0.10 in 2017 and has now reached four figures, attributing the growth to the collective effort of the community and thanking long-term investors for their support.
Stories of extraordinary returns also grabbed headlines. Lookonchain identified a wallet that purchased 999 BNB for less than $1,000 eight years ago, which is now worth around $1 million.
Speculation is also rising about new financial products. Asset manager VanEck has filed to launch a BNB ETF, which would expand institutional access to the asset and could potentially push BNB to new heights.
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