Binance Rebuilds SAFU Reserve to $1.2 Billion After Bitcoin Purchase

The exchange says it bought 15,000 Bitcoin for its SAFU reserve on February 12, 2026, converting about $1 billion in stablecoin reserves over roughly 30 days.

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Summary

Binance (global cryptocurrency exchange) said it completed the purchase of 15,000 Bitcoin for its SAFU reserve (Secure Asset Fund for Users, an emergency protection fund) on February 12, 2026. The exchange converted roughly $1 billion in SAFU stablecoin reserves into Bitcoin over about 30 days, bringing the reserve to $1.2 billion. The move came as Bitcoin rebounded above $80,000, underscoring how major exchanges can rebalance reserve assets when market conditions change.

Terms & Concepts
  • SAFU reserve: Binance’s emergency protection fund, used to help cover user losses in extreme events.
  • Stablecoin reserves: Funds held in stablecoins, which are designed to track the value of a fiat currency such as the U.S. dollar.
  • Bitcoin rebound: A price recovery after a decline, often used by traders to describe renewed upward momentum.