CEX Tokens: The Overlooked Passive Income Play in Crypto

I’ve been watching centralized exchange (CEX) tokens like BGB, OKB, and BNB closely over the past year… and they’re starting to look like one of the most reliable passive income opportunities in the space.

Most people still think of these tokens as “fee discount coins,” but their utility has grown massively:

Staking & Earn: Lock them up and earn APY without touching your main trading capital.

Launchpad Access: Priority entry into new token launches that often spike on listing.

VIP Perks: Lower trading fees = more profits over time.

Exclusive Rewards: Cashback, bonuses, and even airdrops just for holding.

Here’s why this matters… when traders want these perks, demand rises. Add in regular token burns or buybacks, and you get less supply + more demand — a classic formula for price growth.

We’ve seen this play out before. BNB was the first big success story. Now, BGB is following a similar path — and from Aug 13, 2024 to Aug 13, 2025, it has actually outperformed both BNB and OKB, making it one of the top ROI tokens in its category.

With ecosystems expanding and utilities increasing, CEX tokens are shaping up to be more than just “utility coins” — they’re becoming a mix of income generators and growth assets.

What’s your take? Are you stacking CEX tokens for the long term, or just farming the perks and flipping for quick gains?