Bitcoin (BTC) vs BNB (BNB) Correlation 2026
Cross-crypto correlation analysis. Research-only. Not investment advice.
Last updated: Apr 7, 2026 · BTC: $71,950 · BNB: $592
QUICK ANSWER · AS OF Apr 7, 2026
What is the BTC vs BNB correlation in 2026?
BTC-BNB 30D correlation: 0.78 (2Y baseline: 0.85). Bitcoin at $71,950 (YTD: -16%), BNB at $592 (YTD: -14%). Regime: high.
30D Corr
0.78
2Y Baseline
0.85
BTC
$71,950
BNB
$592
BTC-BNB correlation is high. BNB is closely tied to Binance exchange activity and crypto market sentiment, which tracks BTC closely. BNB burns and Binance-specific events create occasional divergence.
Bitcoin
$71,950
YTD: -16%
MCap: $1.4T
BNB
$592
YTD: -14%
MCap: $81B
30D Correlation
0.78
90D Correlation
0.75
1Y Correlation
0.76
2Y Baseline
0.85
Regime Analysis
BTC-BNB correlation is high. BNB is closely tied to Binance exchange activity and crypto market sentiment, which tracks BTC closely. BNB burns and Binance-specific events create occasional divergence.
Crypto Market Context
BTC Dominance
58.5%
Total MCap
$2.8T
Fear & Greed
12
Extreme Fear
Divergence
28/100
ELEVATED
Crypto markets are in a deep risk-off regime with BTC dominance at 58.5% — the highest since 2019. The Fear & Greed Index has been pinned in Extreme Fear (8-14) for over a month, the longest sustained single-digit/low-teens reading since mid-2022. Capital is rotating from altcoins to BTC, compressing altcoin/BTC ratios across the board. ETH, SOL, and ADA are all underperforming BTC significantly, while BNB shows relative resilience due to Binance exchange revenue.
FAQ
What is the BTC-BNB correlation in 2026? ▾
The 30-day rolling correlation between Bitcoin and BNB is 0.78 as of Apr 7, 2026. The 2-year baseline is 0.85. Current regime: high correlation.
Why does the BTC-BNB correlation matter? ▾
The correlation between Bitcoin and BNB measures how closely these crypto assets move together. High correlation means diversification benefits are limited within crypto; low correlation signals divergent fundamentals or use cases. Changes in correlation can signal shifts in crypto capital rotation.
Is this a trading signal? ▾
No. This page provides research-only cross-crypto correlation analysis. It does not constitute investment advice.
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APA 7th Edition
AhaSignals. (2026). BTC-BNB Correlation. Retrieved April 18, 2026, from https://ahasignals.com/crypto-correlation/btc-bnb/
Methodology: v0.1-beta
Data as-of: Apr 7, 2026
Research purposes only. Not investment advice. All index inputs from free, public, clickable sources.
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