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BNB Falls 3.3% as Market Shakeout Cuts Through Support
The sell-off was fueled by heavy selling pressure, with trading volume surging 87% and algorithmic trading triggering a cascade of sell orders
Oct 21, 2025, 12:03 p.m.
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What to know:
- BNB dropped 3.3% in the past 24 hours, falling to a low of $1,063 before stabilizing below $1,080, amid a wider retreat in crypto markets.
- The sell-off was fueled by trading volume surging 87% above its 24-hour average, and algorithmic trading systems triggering a cascade of sell orders that pushed prices lower.
- The critical pivot level for BNB is currently $1,070, and if that floor breaks, the token may need to search lower for support.
BNB, the native token of the BNB Chain that’s also used for discounts on Binance fees, dropped 3.3% in the past 24 hours, falling from $1,117 to as low as $1,063 before stabilizing just below $1,080.
The sell-off erased recent gains and cut through key technical levels, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model. Trading volume surged 87% above its 24-hour average during the decline.
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The price action followed a sharp drop in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and reflected a wider retreat in crypto markets as the market flushed off excess leverage. The wider market, as measured via the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index, is down 2.74%.
The downturn gained momentum as algorithmic trading systems kicked in, triggering a cascade of sell orders that pushed prices lower. When demand finally caught up, BNB found tentative support around the $1,070 mark.
Attempts to bounce back were weak. Price stalled near $1,075, where selling resumed, keeping BNB locked in a narrow range. On shorter-term charts, momentum indicators have eased but not reversed, and buyers remain hesitant to commit without a clearer trend.
Whether this level holds could determine if the move was a one-off capitulation or the start of a deeper correction. For now, traders are watching $1,070 as a key support level.
Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.
