report on BNB Chain's record $33B perpetual futures volume, which contrasts with the declining spot price of the BNB token.

  • BNB Chain posted a record $33.29 billion monthly perpetual futures volume.

  • Perp volume dominance rose 70%, largely due to Aster DEX’s trading activity.

  • Other contributors included Cake, Alpha, Lista, Venus, and Four.

BNB Chain reached a record high of $33.29 billion in perpetual futures trading volume in June 2025. The figure reflects a 70% increase in monthly dominance on perp protocols. Aster DEX and other DeFi platforms were instrumental in driving the surge.

The increase marks a significant milestone for the Binance-backed network and highlights its growing dominance in decentralized derivatives.

Related: BNB Chain Daily Active Users Surge 26.4% to 1.2 Million, Revenue Jumps 58%

DeFi Protocols Drive Record On-Chain Volume

On-chain analyst Eljaboom shared the data on X. He attributed the growth primarily to Aster DEX. According to Eljaboom, the decentralized exchange helped boost BNB Chain’s perp dominance by 70% through sustained user activity and innovative features.

However, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao also weighed in, acknowledging that multiple platforms contributed to the performance. 

In a reply, CZ named Four, Cake and Alph…

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