CZ’s BNB Holdings Now Worth $75 Billion as Token Hits Record $850

Changpeng Zhao’s Wealth Soars as BNB Breaks New Records

Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has seen his crypto fortune skyrocket past $75.8 billion, following a surge in BNB’s price to an all-time high of $850.70 on Monday, according to blockchain analytics platform Nansen.

This milestone makes CZ one of the wealthiest individuals in the world — and it’s largely due to his BNB holdings, which account for around 98% of his total crypto portfolio.

How Much BNB Does CZ Own?

According to a June 2024 Forbes report, Zhao holds approximately 64% of BNB’s circulating supply, equating to 89.1 million BNB tokens. Binance itself controls another 7%. At current market prices, CZ’s BNB holdings alone are valued at $75.8 billion.

This valuation puts Zhao ahead of many traditional billionaires, including Julia Koch and family, who hold a $65 billion stake in Koch Industries.

CZ is ranked as the 23rd richest person in the world by Forbes, despite the rise in value of BNB and his other crypto ventures. Source: Forbes

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What’s Fueling BNB’s Rally?

BNB has surged over 12% in the past week, and analysts say several factors are driving this rally:

1. Token Burns Reduce Supply

BNB’s total supply is gradually shrinking through Binance’s quarterly token burn program, which removes coins from circulation to reduce inflation.

“The token burn program will decrease supply, and is in and of itself an attempt to aid BNB’s price,” said Kadan Stadelmann, CTO at Komodo Platform.

2. BNB Chain Metrics Are Climbing

According to Kronos Research analyst Dominick John, total value locked (TVL), stablecoin market cap, and PancakeSwap trading volume — all key indicators of ecosystem health — have hit 2025 highs.

This suggests growing user activity and liquidity across the BNB Chain.

3. Whale Accumulation and Treasury Demand

Large investors (whales) and corporate treasuries are accumulating BNB. Notably, Chinese semiconductor firm Nano Labs announced plans in June to acquire up to 10% of BNB’s circulating supply.

“Treasury demand must stay strong, and metrics like PancakeSwap volume need to keep climbing for the momentum to continue,” John said.

4. BNB Smart Chain Upgrade

The Maxwell upgrade to BNB Smart Chain went live on June 30, introducing faster block times, enhanced validator coordination, and smoother network performance. This has increased investor confidence in the platform’s scalability and long-term viability.

Institutional and Whale Influence Remains Strong

Experts also point out that whale and institutional players have an outsized impact on BNB, which runs on a proof-of-stake-like governance system with relatively lower market depth compared to Bitcoin or Ethereum.

“In markets like BNB, corporate investors and whales hold disproportionate influence,” added Stadelmann.

What’s Next for BNB and CZ?

If current trends continue — including token burns, strong on-chain metrics, and institutional buying — BNB’s rally may not be over. For CZ, this means his crypto wealth could climb even higher, especially as regulatory pressure on Binance has cooled in recent months following his resignation as CEO.

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