BNB News Today: BNB's Support Levels Form a Staircase as Bulls and Bears Battle at Key Points

BNB’s recent price movements have sparked debate, as crucial support zones and a spike in derivatives trading point to rising market unpredictability. The token is hovering close to $820, with traders paying particular attention to three major support areas at $853, $660, and $564. Experts believe these zones, highlighted by both on-chain analytics and derivatives statistics,

represent significant trading volumes and past price reactions.

Derivatives trading has experienced a notable uptick, with options volume jumping 139% so far this year, though futures open interest shows mixed trends. Overall futures trading has reached $5.32 billion, while spot trading volume recently hit $605 million. The disparity between long and short positions on platforms like Binance and OKX reflects ongoing market uncertainty. With net positioning still light (0.91), leveraged trades have intensified daily price swings, and long liquidations have surpassed $8 million in the past day.

According to Cointelegraph’s review,

is at a pivotal point near $860, where buyers need to prevent a drop toward $730. If the price climbs back above the 20-day exponential moving average ($971), it could indicate renewed bullish momentum, potentially driving the price up to $1,078. On the other hand, failing to maintain current levels could lead to a deeper pullback, possibly testing the $660 support area—a level where long-term investors often step in.

The multi-layered support creates a “staircase” effect, setting the stage for a contest between bulls and bears. Analysts point out that holding the $853 level could help steady the market, while a fall below $564—a historical accumulation point—could prompt additional selling. This situation is further complicated by increased hedging, as traders adjust their risk in response to heightened volatility.

Traders are also watching broader patterns in the derivatives sector. While BNB’s futures trading volume has grown, open interest in these contracts has dipped slightly, suggesting some traders are locking in profits or shifting their positions. The focus of trading on exchanges such as Bybit and Bitfinex underscores the influence of leveraged strategies on short-term price action.

Sentiment among investors remains mixed, with top traders taking more neutral stances as uncertainty lingers. The conflicting signals from derivatives activity, along with key on-chain support levels,

if buyers can protect the main support areas. However, a persistent drop below $564 could mark a significant change in market sentiment, potentially leading to increased bearish pressure.