Binance lowers VIP program thresholds and introduces new qualification pathways

Binance,  the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, has announced updates to its VIP Program eligibility framework, lowering key requirements and introducing new qualification pathways aimed at identifying and supporting high-value users earlier in their engagement with the platform, according to an announcement shared with Finbold on March 11.

Lower BNB holding and futures trading thresholds and new pathways for VIP users

The exchange said it is reducing BNB holding requirements for VIP levels 1 through 3 and aligning them across its VIP programs. 

Under the updated structure, the required BNB holdings will decrease from 25 BNB to 5 BNB for VIP 1, from 100 BNB to 25 BNB for VIP 2, and from 250 BNB to 100 BNB for VIP 3.

Binance is also lowering the 30-day Futures trading volume requirements for these tiers. The threshold for VIP 1 will drop from $15 million to $5 million, VIP 2 from $50 million to $10 million, and VIP 3 from $100 million to $50 million. 

The exchange noted that futures trading fees for VIP 1 and VIP 2 will be slightly adjusted to maintain a balanced fee structure, while VIP 3 trading fees will remain unchanged.

The company is also introducing a revised Holder Program that allows users to qualify through holding or investing activities, including Binance Earn, with expanded eligible VIP levels through VIP 9. Under the new framework, BNB holdings and Alpha account assets will be included in overall asset calculations, allowing users to allocate funds across products while maintaining their qualifying VIP tier.

In addition, Binance is launching a new designation, VIP Rising Star, for users progressing toward VIP status. Users with a 30-day average net asset balance of $30,000, including at least 5 BNB, will be eligible for the designation and may receive personalized support, curated event access, and other opportunities.

The updated BNB holding and Futures trading requirements will take effect on March 12, 2026, at 23:59 UTC. Updates to the Holder Program will follow on March 13, 2026, at 23:59 UTC, while the VIP Rising Star designation will take effect on March 16, 2026. 

Eligible users will be automatically upgraded once the changes are implemented, and VIP levels will continue to be updated daily based on applicable requirements. For more on the VIP Program, follow Binance for updates. 

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