Completes 1$ Billion Bitcoin Purchase for Emergency Fund $LUNA
has fully converted its 1$ billion Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) into .
In the final stage on Thursday, the exchange purchased 4,545 BTC, bringing total SAFU holdings to 15,000 BTC, valued at approximately $1.005 billion. The entire position was accumulated at an average cost of around $67,000 per Bitcoin.
Notably, the transition was completed ahead of the original 30-day timeline. $ATM
Previously, SAFU consisted of multiple assets, including stablecoins, designed to compensate users in the event of hacks or unexpected incidents. The fund is now held entirely in Bitcoin.
Binance also confirmed that if market volatility pushes the fund’s value below $800 million, reserves will be replenished to maintain the 1$ billion target.
Recent Major Purchases
Thursday’s acquisition was worth approximately $304 million, coming just three days after a $300 million purchase on Monday.
According to Binance, the move reinforces its long-term commitment to Bitcoin as a strategic institutional reserve asset. $BTC
On February 2, Binance initiated the on-chain process by transferring around 1,315 BTC (roughly $100 million) from hot wallets into SAFU. This marks one of the most significant treasury-style reallocations into Bitcoin by a crypto exchange.
Market Conditions & Smart Money Positioning
The accumulation took place during extremely negative market sentiment. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped to a level of 5 — one of the lowest readings on record — signaling extreme fear.
Meanwhile, blockchain analytics firm reported that smart money traders are positioning for further downside across major cryptocurrencies. Their data shows approximately $105 million in net short positions on Bitcoin, with most large-cap digital assets also in net short territory — except for .
This aggressive accumulation by Binance stands in sharp contrast to broader market pessimism