In January 2026, the cryptocurrency exchange Binance retained its position as the leader in trading volume and reserve stability, demonstrating high performance among competitors.
This is reported by Business • Media
- The spot trading volume on Binance in January exceeded $518 billion, while the derivatives volume reached $1.6 trillion.
- The MEXC exchange, its closest competitor, reported results 2.6 times lower.
- Binance’s reserves remain stable at 659,000 BTC.
Trading Volumes and Competitiveness of Binance
The total trading volume on Binance in January 2026 exceeded $2.1 trillion. The spot segment accounted for over $518 billion, while the derivatives market contributed approximately $1.6 trillion. In comparison, the second-place MEXC exchange processed $95 billion in the spot market and $709 billion in derivatives. The total trading volume on Binance significantly surpasses the combined figures of the next three exchanges in the ranking.
Stability of Bitcoin Reserves on the Platform
Despite the volatility of the cryptocurrency market, as of the end of January 2026, Binance held approximately 659,000 BTC in reserves. This is nearly the same level as at the end of 2025 (657,000 BTC) and is also 7% above the annual minimum. Such data indicates a lack of significant asset outflow even during a market correction.
“Despite market volatility, as of the end of January 2026, Binance held approximately 659,000 BTC. This is almost unchanged from the level at the end of 2025 (657,000 BTC) and is 7% above the annual minimum, indicating no asset outflow even amid the recent market correction,” the statement reads.
Analysts clarify that this data does not account for any potential future conversion of the SAFU fund into Bitcoin, which Binance announced later.
User Behavior and Net Flows
As of February 2, 2026, the net daily inflow of Bitcoin to Binance was $75,200, which corresponds to the average level since mid-2023. No abnormal asset withdrawals have been recorded — users continue to keep funds on the platform, even considering the pressure on the cryptocurrency market.
Net Flow to Reserve Ratio and Market Position
In January 2026, the net flow to reserve ratio (Netflow-to-Reserve) was only 0.006 — this is 0.6% of the total Bitcoin reserves on Binance. In comparison, during the FTX collapse in December 2022, this figure reached -0.12, indicating an outflow of 12% of reserves. Unlike competitors, who lost 5-9% of their reserves during the same period, Binance demonstrates one of the best dynamics in terms of stability.