What Is the Binance SAFU Fund
SAFU (Secure Asset Fund for Users) is a user asset protection fund established by Binance to compensate users in the event of serious security incidents originating from the exchange’s systems.
SAFU is not a marketing slogan.
It is real assets, held in real wallets, and verifiable on chain.
1. Year of Establishment
SAFU was established in July 2018.
From the early days, Binance chose a different path:
instead of relying on promises, it set aside its own capital to build a dedicated user protection reserve.
2. How Much Is the SAFU Fund Worth
- Source of funds:
A portion of Binance trading fees is allocated to SAFU.
- Fund size:
Over recent years, Binance has maintained SAFU at approximately 1 billion US dollars in value.
- Management principles:
No fixed cap
Managed for protection, not profit
Additional assets may be added when system risk increases
SAFU is not an investment fund.
It is a risk reserve built exclusively for user protection.
3. SAFU Wallets and On Chain Transparency
- SAFU is not stored in a single permanent wallet.
- Binance manages SAFU through multiple on chain addresses, disclosed over time.
- Wallet restructuring is done to:
Improve security
Optimize compensation efficiency
Enable public on chain verification
There is no permanent SAFU wallet.
4. Assets Held in SAFU
- Bitcoin (BTC):
The core asset due to liquidity, transparency, and ecosystem independence.
- Stablecoins:
Mainly USDC, previously BUSD or USDT, used for stability and rapid payouts.
- BNB (historical):
Held in earlier periods before transitioning to a simplified structure focused on BTC and major stablecoins.
5. How Binance Has Used SAFU Effectively
During major security incidents in the past, Binance:
- Fully compensated affected users using SAFU
- Did not shift losses onto users
- Maintained operational stability during critical periods
This demonstrates Binance’s willingness to use its own capital to protect users, rather than leaving them exposed to systemic risk.
SAFU acts as the final financial defense layer, helping to:
- Preserve market confidence
- Prevent risk contagion
- Stabilize exchange operations during crises
6. Verified SAFU Bitcoin Purchase
In early February 2026, SAFU:
- Acquired approximately 1,315 BTC
- With an estimated value of around 100.7 million US dollars at the time
- Transferred directly into SAFU wallets and verifiable on chain
This remains the most clearly documented and publicly verifiable SAFU BTC transaction to date.
7. What SAFU Covers and Does Not Cover
SAFU covers:
- Major security breaches
- System level failures on Binance
- User losses caused by exchange side technical issues
SAFU does not cover:
- Loss of private keys
- Individual phishing or scam incidents
- Trading or investment losses
SAFU is not a promise made with words.
It is real capital, held on chain, transparently managed, and continuously maintained by Binance since 2018 to protect users in the most critical scenarios.
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