Binance Revises VIP Programme Entry Criteria And Adds New Rising Star Tier

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, has announced changes to its VIP Programme, lowering BNB holding requirements and 30-day futures trading volume thresholds across three tiers and introducing a new designation for users on the path to full VIP status.

The changes take effect between 19 and 20 March 2026.
 

BNB holding requirements for VIP 1, VIP 2 and VIP 3 are being reduced. The threshold for VIP 1 falls from 25 BNB to 5 BNB, VIP 2 from 100 BNB to 25 BNB, and VIP 3 from 250 BNB to 100 BNB.
 

Thirty-day futures trading volume requirements for the same tiers have also been cut. The VIP 1 threshold moves from USD 15,000,000 to USD 5,000,000, VIP 2 from USD 50,000,000 to USD 10,000,000, and VIP 3 from USD 100,000,000 to USD 50,000,000. VIP 1 and VIP 2 futures trading fees have been slightly adjusted in line with the revised requirements, while VIP 3 fees remain unchanged.
 

Catherine Chen, Head of VIP and Institutional, Binance

Catherine Chen, Head of VIP and Institutional, 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.
 

By lowering key thresholds and updating holder criteria, we are widening the on-ramp 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."

Users qualifying through holding or investing activity, including through Binance Earn, will move to a revised framework under the Holder Program, with eligible VIP levels expanded through to VIP 9. BNB holdings and Alpha account assets will now be included in overall asset holding calculations, giving users greater flexibility in how they allocate assets across Binance products whilst retaining their highest qualifying VIP tier.
 

Binance is also introducing VIP Rising Star, a new designation for users working towards full VIP status. Users with a 30-day average net asset balance of USD 30,000, including 5 BNB or more, will be eligible to receive personalised support, access to curated events, and exclusive opportunities.
 

From 19 March 2026, affiliates will be able to earn futures commissions from referrals with a VIP status ranging from Regular through to VIP 2. Futures trading volume generated by referrals within that range will also count towards affiliates' futures evaluation metrics.
 

Eligible users will be automatically upgraded once the changes go live. VIP levels are updated daily at 10:00 UTC, and users who qualify under more than one set of criteria will receive the highest level they meet. Users can check their current VIP level via the My VIP mobile hub in the Binance app.
 

The BNB holding and futures trading requirement updates take effect on 19 March 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The new VIP Holder Program updates and VIP Rising Star take effect on 20 March 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
 

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