Binance
February 9, 2026
Binance’s Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) has purchased 4,225 Bitcoin (BTC). This latest acquisition brings the fund’s total Bitcoin holdings to an impressive 10,455 BTC, valued at over $1 billion at current market prices. This is part of its larger plan to convert its emergency fund into BTC as a long-term protection asset initiative over 30 days.
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How Binance SAFU Bitcoin Purchases Boost Holdings and Shift Crypto Fear Index
Binance has been adding other large tranches of BTC, including multi-thousand-coin purchases that steadily built the SAFU reserve over recent weeks. The motive behind the conversion is meant to rebalance the fund should its value fall below certain thresholds due to Bitcoin’s volatility.
The SAFU Fund serves as an emergency insurance pool designed to protect users in extreme situations. However, the recent volatility has prompted a more Bitcoin-centric approach. It’s no secret that large-scale accumulation by significant holders often affects the crypto fear index.
Michael Saylor goes even further and positions Bitcoin as the backbone of the digital financial system:
We believe Bitcoin is the foundational asset of this ecosystem and the premier long-term store of value.
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Bitcoin’s Saving Grace?
The move has sparked discussion across the crypto sector. Some analysts view the accumulation of Bitcoin by a major exchange’s safety fund as a bullish indicator amid market uncertainty.
The ongoing conversation from BTC holders, enthusiasts and prospective buyers all point out that Binance’s move is all the assurance they needed to stay in the game.
As Binance’s Bitcoin holdings reach record levels within the SAFU framework, the move sets a high bar for competing exchanges. The focus will increasingly move toward sustainability, credibility, and utility. After all, Richard Teng, Binance’s CEO, did state that:
Ultimately, 2026 will mark the transition from hype and speculation to building real, scalable value. We believe the next chapter of crypto will be defined by purposeful adoption, trust, and long-term impact.
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Binance has set a strong precedent, but will other major platforms follow suit if the crypto index remains low? The 30-day knock-off plan is still ongoing, so let’s watch and see whether it will sustain the momentum.