Binance’s latest Proof of Reserves report reveals a notable shift in user asset holdings, with declines in Bitcoin and Ethereum reserves contrasting with a significant increase in USDT stablecoin balances.
Bitcoin reserves on the exchange decreased by 3.27% during the reporting period, equivalent to 19,400 BTC. This brings Binance’s total Bitcoin holdings to 573,997 BTC, representing approximately 2% of Bitcoin’s total circulating supply.
Ethereum reserves saw a more substantial outflow, declining by 5.34% or 285,000 ETH. Binance now holds 5.05 million ETH, accounting for roughly 0.2% of Ethereum’s total supply.
Conversely, Binance’s holdings of the Tether (USDT) stablecoin increased by $760 million, a rise of 2.64%. This brings the total USDT reserves on the platform to nearly $29.6 billion.
Reserves of Binance’s native token, BNB, experienced a marginal decline of 0.54%, indicating relative stability compared to the larger outflows observed for Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The pronounced decrease in Ethereum reserves coincides with the asset’s strong price performance, potentially signaling a developing supply squeeze if the trend persists. The overall shift toward USDT suggests users may be favoring stable assets amid market volatility, indicating a potential strategy of long-term accumulation.