On-Chain Metrics: Binance and Polygon Lead, But Prices Diverge
Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and Polygon (MATIC) are leading in unique addresses, suggesting increased user activity. However, while these metrics show growth, their token prices have been trending in opposite directions.
Unique Addresses: Binance and Polygon Dominate Rankings
According to a recent ranking by Crypto Rank, Binance Smart Chain and Polygon hold the top spots in terms of unique addresses. BSC boasts over 444 million unique addresses, while Polygon has over 419 million. These numbers far surpass those of other blockchains, indicating a significant level of user adoption and network activity.
What’s more, these two platforms have outpaced major players like Ethereum [ETH] in terms of unique addresses. Despite these impressive metrics, the Total Value Locked (TVL) and trading volumes on these networks have shown a different trend.
TVL and Volume Trends on Binance and Polygon
Data from DefiLlama indicates that despite the large number of unique addresses, the TVL and trading volume on Binance Smart Chain haven’t seen a corresponding increase. Although there was a notable spike in March with a volume peak of over $2.5 billion, recent data shows a decline to approximately $614 million. The TVL followed a similar pattern, peaking at over $6.7 billion before dropping to around $5.4 billion.
Polygon experienced similar trends. Analysis shows that Polygon’s volume is approximately $69 million, with a downward trajectory in recent weeks. The TVL also stands at around $917 million, reflecting a decrease from earlier highs.
Token Prices: Negative Trends for BNB and MATIC
Despite leading in unique addresses, the token prices for BNB and MATIC have taken a downturn. Binance Coin (BNB) had a positive start to the week but soon experienced a decline. On April 29th, BNB closed trading with a 1.23% decrease, landing at about $592.7. As of the latest data, the price fell by a further 1.72%, settling around $582.9.
MATIC, the token for Polygon, has followed a similar pattern, experiencing a more pronounced downward trend since the beginning of the week. At the time of writing, MATIC was trading at approximately $0.67, representing a decline of over 4%.
The contrast between strong on-chain metrics and declining token prices suggests that while Binance and Polygon attract users, other factors might be impacting their market performance.
