BNB Surges Above $650: Maxwell Hard Fork Ignites Bullish Momentum and Network Boom

BNB/USD  holds above $650 ahead of the Maxwell hardfork.  It hits a high of $660.30 and is currently trading around $652.80.

Halving block times from 1.5 seconds to 0. 75 seconds, effectively doubling transaction volume and boosting competition with fast networks like Solana, the Maxwell hard fork—which went live on June 30, 2025—has vastly improved the BNB Smart Chain (BSC). Key improvements from recommendations BEP-524, BEP-563, and BEP-564 have redesigned validator coordination, consensus mechanisms, and network messaging, hence speeding block propagation and increasing stability under even more pressure. To avoid congestion, the block gas limit was likewise reduced, therefore motivating developers and validators to modify DApps and infrastructure appropriately.

The BSC environment has seen a phenomenal increase in on-chain activity and ecosystem expansion following these changes. From 8. 1 million to 17. 6 million, daily transactions increased; active addresses more than doubled, reaching 3. 5 million; BNB's price has remained stable around $648–$655, mirroring positive sentiment and confidence in the future of the network. Having over 5,700 DApps and $52. 4 billion in volume, BNB Smart Chain has cemented its leadership in DeFi and GameFi and become a favorite with programmers and users alike.

Short term trend remains bullish as long as support $598 holds. It trades above the 55 and 34, 200 and 365  EMA on the 4- hour chart. Near-term support  is around $643 (365- EMA) , any close below targets $628/$598/$570/$520.  If the pair closes below $500, potentially leading to further declines towards $400.

Immediate Resistance is at $660.Any breakout above this resistance confirms bullish momentum and a jump to could suggest bullish momentum, with further gains possible towards $669/$680/$730/$800/$1000. Near-term resistance is around  $680.

Indicators (4- hour Chart)

1. Directional Movement Index: Neutral
2. CCI (50):  Bullish

Trading Strategy

It is good to buy on dips around $625 with a stop-loss set at $595 and a target price of $800/$1000.