Is Binance publicly traded?

No, Binance is not publicly traded. The crypto exchange is a private company, so there is no Binance stock and no ticker symbol. Who holds its shares is covered in who owns Binance. This guide explains what its leaders have said about going public, as of November 2026.

Can you buy Binance stock?

Not on a stock exchange. Shares in private companies are not offered to the general public. In March 2025 the Abu Dhabi investor MGX bought a minority stake worth $2 billion, which TheStreet described as Binance's first institutional investment, but that was a private deal.

People searching for Binance stock sometimes mean BNB, the token tied to the Binance ecosystem. BNB is a crypto asset, not a share, and holding it does not give you ownership of the company. What is BNB explains what it does.

Does Binance plan an IPO?

Its leaders have not committed to one. In an August 2024 interview with CoinDesk, CEO Richard Teng said the exchange was in strong financial shape and had no need to consider fundraising or an IPO at that time. He added that Binance had been profitable since its early months.

In June 2025, asked again by TheStreet, Teng declined to rule a listing out. He said such a step would be a major decision for the board and shareholders, and that user demand and growth would shape any timing. No IPO filing had been announced as of November 2026.

Is Binance.US publicly traded?

No. Binance.US is a separate US company, and the difference between the two is covered in what is the difference between Binance and Binance US. It has discussed a listing more openly than the global exchange.

In July 2021, founder Changpeng Zhao said the US arm was exploring an IPO, though he called the plan not fully fixed. In July 2022 Binance.US hired a chief financial officer with public company experience, and a spokesperson told The Block it planned to go public in the next two to three years. It had raised $200 million in a private round that April. That window has passed without a listing.

Which crypto exchanges are publicly traded?

Some rivals are listed. The Block notes that Coinbase has traded on Nasdaq since April 2021, and its status is covered in is Coinbase a public company. Owning a listed exchange's stock is different from owning crypto, since share value depends on the company's business, not directly on any token.