TLDR
- Binance holds more Bitcoin than customer balances by over 12,000 BTC.
- USDT reserves exceed user holdings by approximately 600 million tokens.
- Binance holds 3 billion more USDC than customer account totals.
- FDUSD reserves show a surplus with 107.84 percent coverage.
- Ethereum reserves exceed user balances by over 8,000 ETH.
Binance has released a new proof-of-reserves report confirming that significant token holdings exceed customer balances across multiple assets. The data, published on May 8, covers 37 cryptocurrencies and reveals a consistent reserve surplus. This transparency update strengthens Binance’s operational credibility as centralized exchanges remain under global regulatory focus.
Binance Maintains Strong Bitcoin Reserve Surplus
Binance reported holding 616,886.378 Bitcoin, exceeding the customer net balance of 604,886.378 BTC. This reflects a reserve coverage ratio of 102.06%, confirming a surplus of nearly 12,000 BTC. The data supports Binance’s aim to maintain full backing for client-held assets.
- Binance’s latest proof of reserves report for major assets, May 8, 2025 | Source: Binance
Binance continues to prioritize user asset security through on-chain verification and transparent reporting. The report is part of ongoing efforts to prevent trust deficits after past industry disruptions. Moreover, this surplus demonstrates Binance’s ability to support immediate customer withdrawals without liquidity concerns.
The consistent Bitcoin reserve surplus indicates effective custody practices and reserve control mechanisms. Binance’s transparent approach also serves as a benchmark for centralized exchange accountability, aligning with increasing demands for verifiable on-chain asset management.
USDT and USDC Reserves Show Surplus
Binance disclosed over 29.6 billion Tether (USDT) in reserves, while customer balances stand around 29 billion USDT. This results in a 102.07% coverage ratio, indicating surplus liquidity of approximately 600 million USDT. The surplus signals strong backing and redemption capability for the stablecoin.
The report further shows that Binance holds over 8.6 billion USD Coin (USDC) compared to 5.6 billion user balances. This gives a high reserve-to-asset ratio of 152.19%, representing a surplus of 3 billion USDC. The large gap reflects an enhanced liquidity buffer for USDC withdrawals.
Additionally, Binance reported holding more than 82 million FDUSD, beyond what users hold. The coverage ratio for FDUSD stands at 107.84%, showing continued support for stable asset coverage. Binance maintains strong reserve management across these stablecoins, reinforcing operational reliability.
BUSD Leads with Highest Reserve Ratio
Binance holds 5,289,954 Ethereum (ETH), exceeding customer ETH balances by over 8,000. This represents a reserve coverage of 100.15%, ensuring that all user ETH assets remain fully backed. Binance continues to reflect surplus reserves for Ethereum.
Solana (SOL) reserves also showed a positive gap, with the exchange holding roughly 2,000 SOL more than customer accounts. The reserve coverage slightly exceeds user holdings, reaffirming Binance’s commitment to accurate asset management. This also indicates that SOL withdrawals are fully covered.
Ripple (XRP) holdings amounted to about 2.6 billion XRP, exceeding user balances by 76 million. The reserve ratio stands at 102.99%, ensuring complete coverage. Meanwhile, despite reduced market usage, Binance’s BUSD reserves show the highest ratio, with 206.04% coverage.
Binance Reopens Fiat Access in America
Binance US has restarted USD transfers after halting them in June 2023. Services resumed in February 2025 following regulatory adjustments. The platform had paused USD transactions due to SEC-related compliance actions.
With the resumption, Binance signals a renewed focus on maintaining fiat access for US-based customers. The restart also coincides with the publication of the latest reserves report, demonstrating Binance’s broader strategy to maintain transparency across digital and fiat assets.
The proof-of-reserves data and the reopening of USD transfers highlight Binance’s strengthened compliance efforts. These developments may support ongoing engagement with financial authorities.
