Binance has hit a major milestone: its SAFU (Secure Asset Fund for Users) reserve now holds $1 billion in Bitcoin. The achievement follows a series of recent BTC purchases aimed at strengthening the exchange’s emergency insurance fund and reinforcing user protection. The move comes amid ongoing industry discussions on transparency, exchange stability, and long-term confidence in the crypto market.
Binance Strengthens User Protection with SAFU Milestone
A recent report by blockchain tracker Lookonchain revealed that Binance has increased its SAFU fund’s Bitcoin holdings with a fresh purchase of 4,545 BTC, worth approximately $304.58 million.
Interestingly, this purchase comes just three days after the exchange acquired 4,225 BTC valued at about $299.6 million into its SAFU reserve. Following that earlier transaction, Binance’s SAFU fund held 10,455 BTC, valued at roughly $734 million.
Following the latest accumulation, Binance’s SAFU reserve now holds 15,000 BTC, valued at roughly $1 billion based on current market prices. Notably, this $1 billion valuation aligns with the exchange’s original plan to convert $1 billion in USDT into Bitcoin. The move highlights Binance’s strategy of relying heavily on highly liquid assets such as Bitcoin to ensure funds can be rapidly deployed if needed.
In a statement today, Binance disclosed that it has completed the final tranche Bitcoin purchase, finalizing the $1 billion transition of SAFU stablecoin reserves into BTC.
#Binance SAFU Fund Asset Conversion – Final Update
Binance has successfully completed the final tranche purchase of 4,545 BTC, finalizing the $1 billion transition of SAFU stablecoin reserves into Bitcoin.
This transition was completed within 30 days of the initial… pic.twitter.com/NJbNPS1b0I
— Binance (@binance) February 12, 2026
Market Trust and Transparency Remain Key Industry Themes
Meanwhile, the recent purchase comes shortly after rumors of a potential Binance collapse spread rapidly, following reports of massive outflows and claims by the OKX CEO that the exchange was to blame for the October 10, 2025, market crash.
However, Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), dismissed the claims as FUD. In response, the exchange even launched an anti-FUD campaign offering rewards of up to 55 BNB to participants who helped counter misinformation.
This latest purchase and the achievement of the $1 billion SAFU milestone would likely further strengthen investor confidence in the platform. For Binance, expanding the SAFU fund helps position the exchange as proactive rather than reactive.
The exchange has repeatedly highlighted user protection as a core pillar of its operations, alongside expanding compliance and investing in infrastructure. Analysts suggest that large protection funds could become an industry standard as regulators and users alike push for stronger financial safeguards.
Bitcoin Price Action Takes Center Stage
Binance’s decision to top up reserves using Bitcoin reflects continued confidence in the asset’s long-term liquidity and dominance within the crypto ecosystem. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin has seen a modest 0.4% surge over the past 24 hours, with price hovering above $67,000.
The broader crypto market has also experienced partial relief as selling pressure across major digital assets begins to ease. Interestingly, market expert Michael van de Poppe has made a bullish prediction for Bitcoin, predicting that the asset could rebound toward the $100,000 region within the next three to four months.
However, several other market analysts continue to warn of potential further downside, citing macroeconomic uncertainty and liquidity concerns. As a result, investors remain cautious as they watch how market conditions unfold in the coming weeks.
The CoinRemark Team
Evans Kelvin
