Record Single-Day Withdrawal Since 2023 Binance saw more than 13,800 BTC leave on Sept. 22, its biggest daily net outflow since 2023.The outflow represented approximately $1.15 billion at cur
Binance saw more than 13,800 BTC leave on Sept. 22, its biggest daily net outflow since 2023.The outflow represented approximately $1.15 billion at current market prices.
Binance's $BTC reserves fell by about 20,000 BTC in four days, from 705,000 BTC to 685,000 BTC, as CryptoQuant pointed to accumulation and renewed FOMO.Binance holds an estimated 30 percent of the total Bitcoin available across investor-accessible exchanges, making the scale of the decline a closely watched signal for the broader market.
The trend was not limited to Binance. More than 31,780 BTC worth around $2.52 billion reportedly left centralized exchanges over the past week.
Darkfost linked the withdrawals to renewed FOMO among investors waiting for a deeper Bitcoin decline.Darkfost also noted that $BTC has closed above its May high near $82,000 for several consecutive days, which he viewed as an important change in market structure.
Large exchange withdrawals typically signal investors moving Bitcoin into self-custody or longer-term storage, a move that reduces coins readily available for quick sale on trading platforms.Large outflows often mean investors are moving BTC to private wallets for longer-term holding. With less Bitcoin available on exchanges, selling pressure could decrease, supporting the ongoing rally.
The roughly 20,000 BTC drop comes as Bitcoin trades near $84,000 after advancing about 45% from July levels, bringing exchange balances into focus.U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs also attracted $2.39 billion between September 21 and 25, the strongest weekly inflow of 2026, adding to the picture of growing demand on multiple fronts.
Sources:Crypto Economy: Binance BTC Reserves Drop 20K in Four DaysCoinpedia: $1.16B BTC Leaves Binance in One DayBitcoin.com: Binance Sees 13,800 BTC Exit in a Day
