Binance’s 25th Proof of Reserves report shows strong reserve ratios for Bitcoin (108.21%), Ethereum (102.68%), and Tether (108.96%). These reports, now regularized by Binance and other exchanges, are a bid to prove user funds are fully backed and accessible, building trust after the FTX collapse.
Binance released its latest Proof of Reserves report on Tuesday, providing users with a detailed overview of its asset reserves as of December 1, 2024. The result paints a trend with major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT) at this stage of the market cycle.
Binance BTC reserve ratio surged to 108.21%
As of the report’s snapshot date, Binance holds a Bitcoin reserve ratio of 108.21%, with 627,745.577 BTC in reserves compared to 580,111.242 BTC in user balances. This reserve ratio surpasses 100%, assuring that Binance reserves are more than enough to meet users’ withdrawal demands.
Similarly, Binance’s Ethereum (ETH) reserves are strong, with a ratio of 102.68%. The exchange holds 5,078,355.565 ETH, while user balances total 4,945,692.541 ETH, ensuring the platform’s ability to manage withdrawals and maintain stability.
Binance’s Tether (USDT) reserves also remain strong at 108.96%, the exchange’s ability to handle significant trading volumes in stablecoins, which is a critical component of the crypto market.
The reserve ratio for Binance Coin (BNB) at 105.54%, This further shows Binance’s commitment to securing customer funds. By keeping reserve ratios above 100% for major assets.
Changes in reserve holding
The report also highlights changes in Binance’s asset holdings over the past month. Bitcoin reserves decreased by 4.68%, with user assets falling to 580,111 BTC from 608,586 BTC in the previous month. This drop of 28,475 BTC may shift in user behavior, as they increased withdrawals.
On the other hand, Ethereum reserves have increased by 5.24%, reaching 4.945 million ETH. This growth of 246,174 ETH indicates that users may be increasingly bullish on Ethereum or actively using the platform for Ethereum-based transactions, especially in decentralized finance (DeFi).
Tether rising by 20.93% to $25.22 billion, as Tether is one of the most widely used stablecoins in the market. That increases in Tether reserves usage of stablecoins for trading and transactions.
However, Binance Coin (BNB) decreased by 2.15%, with user holdings falling to 37.12 million BNB.
FTX’s collapse in 2022 fueled the need for crypto industry participants to increase transparency practices. Since then, Binance, alongside other crypto exchanges, has been committed to publishing regular Proof of Reserves reports, offering a clear snapshot of its asset holdings. This transparency helps assure the safety of user funds
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