Binance has completed another major Bitcoin purchase for its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU), acquiring 4,225 BTCusing approximately $300 million in stablecoins.
The transaction lifts the fund’s total Bitcoin holdings to 10,455 BTC, currently valued at around $741 million, marking a decisive step in the exchange’s plan to fully reallocate its user protection reserve into Bitcoin.
A Deliberate Shift Toward Bitcoin Reserves
This purchase is part of a broader strategic move announced on January 30, 2026, in which Binance committed to converting the entire $1 billion SAFU reserve from stablecoins into Bitcoin. The exchange set a 30-day window to complete the transition, targeting late February for full execution.
#Binance SAFU Fund Asset Conversion progress update.
Binance has completed the purchase of 4225 BTC for the SAFU Fund, amounting to 300M USD stablecoins.
Our SAFU BTC address now holds 10,455 BTC:
1BAuq7Vho2CEkVkUxbfU26LhwQjbCmWQkDTXID: https://t.co/ZnE2h3ZN7H
We’re… pic.twitter.com/IUzdLMPdVI
— Binance (@binance) February 9, 2026
Rather than a one-off allocation, the conversion has been structured as a phased process, allowing Binance to deploy capital during periods of market weakness. The latest acquisition came amid heightened volatility, with Bitcoin trading in the $60,000–$70,000 range during early February.
How the SAFU Rebalancing Works
Binance has outlined a clear framework for managing the fund once the conversion is complete. The SAFU reserve will be actively monitored, with a protection threshold in place. If market fluctuations cause the fund’s value to fall below $800 million, Binance has pledged to top it up with additional Bitcoin to restore coverage.
The rationale behind the shift centers on transparency and durability. Bitcoin holdings can be verified on-chain in real time, offering a level of auditability that stablecoin reserves, often dependent on third-party attestations, do not always provide.
2026 SAFU Bitcoin Accumulation Timeline
The SAFU conversion has unfolded rapidly over the past week:
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February 2: 1,315 BTC added (~$100 million)
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February 4: 1,315 BTC added (~$100 million)
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February 6: 3,600 BTC added (~$233 million)
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February 9: 4,225 BTC added ($300 million)
These purchases bring the cumulative total to 10,455 BTC, making SAFU one of the more visible Bitcoin-backed user protection funds in the industry.
Market Signal and Strategic Context
The timing of the buys has not gone unnoticed. Binance leadership, including founder Changpeng Zhao, has framed the accumulation as opportunistic, taking advantage of lower prices while reinforcing the exchange’s long-term commitment to safeguarding user assets.
Beyond user protection, the move also sends a broader signal. By anchoring SAFU in Bitcoin rather than stablecoins, Binance is positioning BTC as a core reserve asset, aligning its internal risk management with the same asset that underpins much of the crypto market’s long-term thesis.
As the 30-day window nears its end, attention will remain on whether Binance completes the full conversion as planned, and how this on-chain reserve strategy influences confidence across the exchange ecosystem.
