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BNB Price Breaks $1,100 in Explosive Rally – Here is Why CAKE and ASTER Are Surging Next


by Michael Juanico
for BlockNews
BNB Price Breaks $1,100 in Explosive Rally – Here is Why CAKE and ASTER Are Surging Next
  • BNB breaks past $1,100, sparking ecosystem-wide rotation
  • CAKE jumps 30% and ASTER climbs 18% as traders chase utility plays
  • Meme tokens lag while BNB Chain TVL shows only modest growth

BNB has smashed through the $1,100 level, leaving heavyweights like Bitcoin and Dogecoin trailing behind. The move has sparked fresh excitement across the BNB Chain, where investors are now rotating into ecosystem tokens tied to network activity. While the breakout shows strong spot demand, futures markets have also been rattled, with over $97 million in BNB-linked liquidations in the past 24 hours.

Ecosystem Tokens Catch Fire

PancakeSwap’s CAKE has been the biggest winner so far, jumping nearly 30% in the past day as deeper liquidity pools attract more traders. Newer projects are also joining the rally, with ASTER climbing 18% as investors chase higher-beta exposure. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s public endorsements of BNB Chain protocols have amplified the buzz, shining a spotlight on cheaper trading fees and growing activity.

Memecoins Lag Behind

Interestingly, meme tokens like FLOKI and Simon’s Cat (CAT) have yet to ride the wave. Traders seem more focused on utility-driven plays and cash-flow narratives instead of sentiment-driven meme bets. Historically, liquidity flows first into fee-generating protocols before spilling into meme tokens, which suggests FLOKI and CAT could still see action if momentum keeps building.

BNB Ecosystem Still Lacks Depth

Despite the rally, the total value locked (TVL) on BNB Chain has inched up only 2% in the last 24 hours. PancakeSwap’s fees also remain muted at around $1.3 million—far below the $5 million daily average seen in July. This signals that while traders are speculating on ecosystem tokens, long-term financial commitment is still limited. For now, the BNB surge looks more like a short-term momentum trade than a deep liquidity expansion.

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BNB Price Breaks $1,100 in Explosive Rally – Here is Why CAKE and ASTER Are Surging Next


by Michael Juanico
for BlockNews
BNB Price Breaks $1,100 in Explosive Rally – Here is Why CAKE and ASTER Are Surging Next
  • BNB breaks past $1,100, sparking ecosystem-wide rotation
  • CAKE jumps 30% and ASTER climbs 18% as traders chase utility plays
  • Meme tokens lag while BNB Chain TVL shows only modest growth

BNB has smashed through the $1,100 level, leaving heavyweights like Bitcoin and Dogecoin trailing behind. The move has sparked fresh excitement across the BNB Chain, where investors are now rotating into ecosystem tokens tied to network activity. While the breakout shows strong spot demand, futures markets have also been rattled, with over $97 million in BNB-linked liquidations in the past 24 hours.

Ecosystem Tokens Catch Fire

PancakeSwap’s CAKE has been the biggest winner so far, jumping nearly 30% in the past day as deeper liquidity pools attract more traders. Newer projects are also joining the rally, with ASTER climbing 18% as investors chase higher-beta exposure. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s public endorsements of BNB Chain protocols have amplified the buzz, shining a spotlight on cheaper trading fees and growing activity.

Memecoins Lag Behind

Interestingly, meme tokens like FLOKI and Simon’s Cat (CAT) have yet to ride the wave. Traders seem more focused on utility-driven plays and cash-flow narratives instead of sentiment-driven meme bets. Historically, liquidity flows first into fee-generating protocols before spilling into meme tokens, which suggests FLOKI and CAT could still see action if momentum keeps building.

BNB Ecosystem Still Lacks Depth

Despite the rally, the total value locked (TVL) on BNB Chain has inched up only 2% in the last 24 hours. PancakeSwap’s fees also remain muted at around $1.3 million—far below the $5 million daily average seen in July. This signals that while traders are speculating on ecosystem tokens, long-term financial commitment is still limited. For now, the BNB surge looks more like a short-term momentum trade than a deep liquidity expansion.

The post BNB Price Breaks $1,100 in Explosive Rally – Here is Why CAKE and ASTER Are Surging Next first appeared on BlockNews.

Read the article at BlockNews

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