BNB News Today: BNB Mindshare Jumps 251% as Price Hits $1,330 and Market Rotates Toward Low-Cost Chains

Key Takeaways:BNB’s mindshare — a measure of public attention and discussion — surged 251% in the past week, according to Messari.BNB price crossed $1,330 for the first time after a 27% weekly gain, making it the third-largest crypto by market cap.Analysts cite a shift toward high-throughput, low-cost chains, as BNB Chain upgrades its gas limit and block speed.Memecoin trading, a $1 billion builder fund, and institutional interest are driving renewed ecosystem momentum.Despite short-term overbought signals, analysts say BNB’s fundamentals remain strong, underpinned by real utility and developer traction.BNB’s Mindshare Surges 251% Amid Market Rotation to Efficient ChainsBNB (BNB, $1,330) has seen a dramatic surge in attention and performance over the past week, with mindshare up 251% and price climbing 27%, according to data from Messari and CoinGecko.The market intelligence platform reported that BNB’s share of overall crypto discussion hit 5.09%, alongside “very bullish sentiment,” marking one of its strongest weeks in 2025.“BNB’s recent surge highlights growing investor confidence in its long-term prospects,” said Rachael Lucas, analyst at BTC Markets. “The rally reflects a shift toward high-throughput, low-cost chains with active ecosystems.”Network Upgrades and Ecosystem Expansion Boost ConfidenceBNB Chain’s Maxwell and Lorentz upgrades have significantly enhanced performance, with block times reduced from three seconds to 750 milliseconds and the gas limit increased from 47 million to 100 million per second.These improvements have strengthened BNB’s reputation as a scalable, low-fee blockchain, with average transaction costs around $0.46, according to Token Terminal.The latest $1 billion builder fund, announced Wednesday, will support developers building AI, trading, wallet, and payment infrastructure, further expanding ecosystem activity.“Initiatives like the builder fund signal a strong commitment to developer growth,” Lucas added. “Memecoin trading and network upgrades have pushed BNB Chain usage to record highs.”Market Cap Flip and Memecoin Boom Drive Retail InterestBNB’s market capitalization jumped from $140 billion to $183 billion this week, allowing it to surpass XRP and Tether to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.Simultaneously, BNB-native memecoins have driven a retail trading boom, with top traders prioritizing BNB-based tokens over Ethereum and Solana alternatives.“The memecoin boom has driven retail engagement, while onchain macro data access is attracting DeFi developers,” Lucas noted.BNB Chain now leads the market in DEX volume, recording over $6 billion in trading and $5.57 million in chain fees, according to Lookonchain data.Institutional and Developer Momentum Strengthen FundamentalsBeyond retail activity, BNB has seen rising institutional interest, including CEA Industries’ treasury allocation.Meanwhile, total value locked (TVL) on BNB Chain reached $9.26 billion, and active addresses spiked to 73.24 million, marking the highest recorded level.“Institutional adoption adds credibility,” Lucas said. “While short-term technicals suggest BNB may be overbought, its real-world utility and developer traction provide a solid foundation.”Fundamentals Over HypeBNB’s rapid ascent and mindshare growth suggest that capital is rotating into ecosystems showing tangible usage and growth, rather than speculative momentum.“BNB’s outperformance amid broader market softness suggests this rally is fundamentals-driven,” Lucas concluded.