The cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced major updates to its VIP Program eligibility thresholds and qualification framework.
Binance lowers VIP bar to VIP Program
Binance is officially making it easier and faster for traders to qualify as VIPs on its platform and introducing new pathways designed to identify and support high-value users earlier as they scale their engagement across the platform.
The changes are aimed to strengthen the competitiveness of the Binance VIP Program and make its benefits more attainable for a broader range of users.
Catherine Chen, Head of VIP and Institutional at Binance said, “We are evolving our VIP Program to better recognize the broad base of high-value users contributing to Binance across trading, holdings, and investments, and to identify and support them earlier in their journey as they scale.”
To make progression more attainable while keeping tier recognition tied to sustained, measurable engagement, the exchange is lowering BNB holding requirements for VIP 1 to VIP 3 and aligning them across VIP programs.
“Required BNB holdings will change as follows: VIP 1 from 25 BNB to 5 BNB, VIP 2 from 100 BNB to 25 BNB, and VIP 3 from 250 BNB to 100 BNB,” according to the official press release.
Chen described their vision, suggesting that lowering key thresholds and updating holder criteria will widen the onboarding to VIP benefits while keeping tier recognition tied to sustained, measurable engagement.
“These updates also help strengthen the liquidity and service experience that active participants rely on. Binance surpassed 300 million users in late 2025, and we are focused on reaching 1 billion users over time,” she added.
VIP ladder simplified with more benefits for VIP users
Binance is making it a bit easier for traders to move up the VIP ladder, especially for those trading futures. The exchange is lowering the requirements for 30-day futures trading volume in the categories of VIP 1 to VIP 3 to better match current market dynamics.
Some of the updates provide VIP 1 and VIP 2 futures trading fees slightly adjusted to maintain a balanced fee structure, while trading fees for VIP 3 remain unchanged.
Additionally, users who hold their assets instead of trading or participating in Binance Earn will be placed under a dedicated Holder Program with its own eligibility framework. They are expanding the eligible VIP levels for users to reach even the highest VIP levels (VIP 9) through holdings.
The exchange will now include BNB holdings (its native token) and assets in Alpha accounts in the total calculation of your holdings, adding to their eligibility to maintain the highest VIP tier that they qualify for.
Binance’s new VIP Rising Star designation targets high-potential users with a 30-day average net asset balance of 30,000 USD, including at least 5 BNB. This will also provide personalized support, curated events, and exclusive opportunities to expedite their path to becoming a Binance VIP.
