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Binance Begins $1 Billion SAFU Shift With 1,315 BTC Moved Into Fund

The first step shows an internal reclassification, leaving unanswered whether the remaining conversion will rely on open-market buys.

Overview

  • On-chain records show about 1,315 BTC worth roughly $100 million moved from a Binance-labeled hot wallet to a known SAFU address.
  • The transfer did not touch external wallets or convert stablecoins, indicating an internal allocation rather than a market purchase.
  • Binance announced a 30-day plan on Jan. 30 to reshape SAFU into a bitcoin-backed reserve totaling $1 billion.
  • A BTC-denominated SAFU will fluctuate with price, and Binance has pledged to replenish the fund if its value slips below $800 million.
  • Observers are watching for any subsequent open-market acquisitions, as internal reallocations reduce immediate buying pressure on bitcoin.