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Binance Shows Strength in Retail and Institutional Markets
Despite facing regulatory scrutiny and court cases in 2025, Binance continues to attract real users. On-chain metrics from CryptoRank and TokenTerminal show that BNB Chain has become the most widely used blockchain this year, leading the industry in average daily active wallets. This demonstrates that, even amid criticism regarding its centralized structure and ongoing legal challenges, everyday users prioritize low fees and easy onboarding.
Daily Active Users Lead the Market
While Ethereum remains popular among institutions and Solana is known for speed, BNB Chain has quietly captured the largest retail audience. Solana recorded 3.23 million daily active wallets, and NEAR had 3.15 million, but BNB Chain topped the chart with 4.32 million daily wallets. The figures indicate a strong and active user base, even in volatile market conditions.
Changpeng Zhao (CZ) celebrated the milestone on X, emphasizing growth and optimism: “Keep building. 2026 will awesome!”
Institutional Influence Grows
The 2025 CoinGlass Crypto Derivatives Market Annual Report shows the market expanding into an $85.70 trillion ecosystem, with $264.5 billion traded daily. Traditional finance is converging with crypto, as the CME Group surpasses Binance in Bitcoin Futures and narrows the gap in Ethereum Futures. This reflects the active role of institutional investors in shaping the market, while crypto-native exchanges such as OKX, Bybit, and Bitget maintain strength through liquidity and regional dominance.
Leadership Shift and Strategic Focus
BNB recently reached $843.27, up 0.55% amid broader market stagnation. More significantly, Binance appointed co-founder Yi He as Co-CEO, alongside Richard Teng, marking a shift from the old “grow at any cost” approach toward a compliance-focused, professional strategy. Yi He, recognized for her user-centric focus, is guiding Binance into a more mature and regulated phase.
Collectively, these developments indicate that Binance is preparing for a sustainable and professional future, balancing active retail adoption with institutional growth and regulatory readiness.
