- BNB Price Forecast: Standard Chartered projects Binance Coin (BNB) could reach $1,275 by the end of 2025, driven by consistent trading patterns and increasing institutional interest. A longer-term target of $2,775 by 2028 is also suggested.
- Ecosystem Developments: New developments in the Binance ecosystem include VanEck’s application for a BNB ETF, Binance’s AI integration through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), and a recommendation for Kyrgyzstan to include BNB in its national crypto reserves.
- Technical Analysis and Market Sentiment: Analysts highlight a falling wedge pattern, indicating potential bullish reversal, with key support at $500-$530. Onchain metrics suggest that bearish traders may be trapped, potentially leading to a short squeeze if prices rise.
Standard Chartered is throwing its hat in the ring with a bold forecast for Binance Coin (BNB), projecting it could hit $1,275 by the end of 2025. The prediction comes on the back of some notable trading patterns, increasing interest from institutional players, and a slew of ecosystem updates — from ETF filings to AI integrations and even a touch of geopolitical flavor.
Bank’s Prediction Anchored in Trading Trends
The bank’s research team says BNB has been moving in lockstep with Bitcoin and Ethereum since May 2021. Geoffrey Kendrick, who heads up digital assets research at Standard Chartered, pointed out that BNB has “traded almost exactly in line with an unweighted basket of Bitcoin and Ethereum” over the past few years.
And it’s not just a short-term call. The bank’s report tosses in a long-term target too — $2,775 by the end of 2028. That’s more than four times its current price of around $600. But there’s a caveat: While BNB may see price gains, it’s expected to lag behind Bitcoin and Ethereum in terms of overall market cap growth and returns.
Ecosystem Developments Driving Optimism
BNB’s outlook isn’t just about price patterns. There are some big moves happening within the Binance ecosystem itself. VanEck, a major asset manager, recently filed to launch the first U.S.-listed BNB ETF. If this gets the green light, it could open the floodgates for institutional money to flow into BNB.
Then there’s the AI angle. Binance rolled out its Model Context Protocol (MCP), designed to allow two-way communication between AI systems and blockchain infrastructure. According to a blog post from BNB Chain, this integration could help bolster DeFi, trading, and security applications on both Binance Smart Chain and opBNB.
And geopolitics? Yep, that too. On May 5, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao took to X to mention that he had suggested to Kyrgyzstan’s government that BNB should be included in its national crypto reserves. Bitcoin was also part of that conversation, potentially positioning BNB as a contender in the realm of sovereign digital assets.
Technical Analysis Points to Breakout Potential
The technical picture isn’t half bad either. Analysts are pointing to a falling wedge pattern on the BNB price chart — a formation that typically signals a bullish reversal. Wagmisaurus, a popular crypto analyst, noted that BNB has been bouncing off key support and resistance levels.
The $500 to $530 zone has been tested multiple times and continues to act as a strong support area. BNB recently pulled back to this zone, suggesting that buyers are defending it for now. If BNB can break through the upper boundary of the wedge, the next targets are $640 and $690.
Another point to consider: The creation of higher lows over the past few weeks suggests that selling pressure is tapering off. A confirmed breakout above the wedge’s upper trendline would align with broader market trends and recent ecosystem catalysts like the ETF filing and AI initiatives.
Onchain Metrics and Market Sentiment
Per DeFiLlama, BNB Chain remains the fourth-largest Layer-1 network, with nearly $6 billion in total value locked. But unlike Ethereum and Avalanche, BNB has seen slower developer growth, which Standard Chartered suggests could lead to more price stability due to reduced speculative activity.
Kendrick noted that BNB could serve as a “benchmark for digital asset prices” given its relative stability. Meanwhile, onchain sentiment from Coinglass indicates that bearish traders may be getting caught offside. Despite a string of negative funding rates, the BNB price has held steady — a sign that a short squeeze might be brewing.
If funding rates flip and volatility picks up, BNB could see a significant move, especially with key catalysts like the ETF decision and further AI integration looming on the horizon.
