BNB Price Eyes Breakout as Binance Smart Chain DEX Volume Hits $178B, But Risks Remain

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Binance Coin [BNB], the native token of the Binance ecosystem, has seen renewed attention amid a surge in decentralized exchange (DEX) activity on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). In May alone, DEX volume skyrocketed to $178 billion, marking a significant increase in on-chain engagement. While this fundamental boost underlines growing adoption and network utility, it hasn’t yet translated into a decisive bullish breakout for BNB’s price. As of press time, the coin remained confined within a long-standing range between $531 and $725, a zone it has respected since December 2024.

Accumulation Signals Hope, But Consolidation Persists

BNB 1-day chart
Source: BNB/USDT on TradingView

Despite the frustrating consolidation phase, there are subtle bullish signals traders are monitoring. On the 1-day chart, the market structure remains upward trending, with buying volume seeing a steady uptick over the past 10 weeks. The On-Balance Volume (OBV) has been rising, suggesting ongoing accumulation. However, the RSI hovered around 49—indicative of neutral momentum, with no strong bias in either direction.

The mid-range zone at $628 has been a critical battleground, acting as both support and resistance since November. With this level aligning with a bullish order block, swing traders are eyeing it as a potential launchpad for a move towards the $725 range high.

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Magnetic Zones and Liquidity Traps Guide Trader Strategy

Liquidity data adds nuance to this setup. The 3-month liquidation heatmap shows relatively sparse liquidation levels near current prices, suggesting that any explosive move may take time to develop. Analysts point to $640 and $690 as magnetic zones—key targets where price could gravitate next. Traders are advised to consider long positions around the $630–$640 support band and take profits near the $690 level.

BNB 3-month Liq Heatmap
Source: Coinglass

However, caution remains warranted. A drop below the $630 threshold could mark the start of a bearish reversal, especially if broader market sentiment turns south due to Bitcoin’s volatility. Until BNB decisively breaks above the $725 resistance, the token remains range-bound despite its encouraging on-chain metrics.

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