In January 2026, the cryptocurrency exchange Binance demonstrated strong leadership in the market, recording a total trading volume of over $2.1 trillion. Spot transactions accounted for over $518 billion, while the derivatives segment contributed approximately $1.6 trillion.
This is reported by Finway
- Binance’s spot trading volume in January reached $518 billion, while derivatives totaled $1.6 trillion.
- The closest competitor, MEXC, showed results 2.6 times lower.
- Binance’s reserves remain stable at 659,000 BTC.
Competitor Results and Binance’s Advantage
As of January, Binance’s closest competitor, the MEXC exchange, showed significantly lower figures: $95 billion in the spot market and $709 billion in derivatives. Thus, Binance’s total trading volume exceeds the combined results of the next three exchanges in the ranking, highlighting the platform’s dominance in the cryptocurrency exchange market.
Stability of Bitcoin Reserves and User Trust
By the end of January 2026, Bitcoin reserves on Binance amounted to approximately 659,000 BTC. This figure has changed little compared to the end of 2025 and is 7% above the annual minimum. This indicates the platform’s stability and the absence of significant asset outflows, even amid market corrections.
“Despite market volatility, by the end of January 2026, Binance held around 659,000 BTC. This is almost unchanged from the level at the end of 2025 (657,000 BTC) and is also 7% above the annual minimum, indicating no asset outflows even in light of the recent market correction,” the statement said.
Analysts emphasize that this data does not account for the potential conversion of the SAFU fund into Bitcoin, which Binance announced later.
User Behavior and Net Flows
As of February 2, 2026, the net daily flow of Bitcoin on Binance was $75,200, which corresponds to the average level since mid-2023. No abnormal outflows were recorded — users maintain their trust in the platform and continue to hold assets on the exchange even under general market pressure.
In January, the net flow-to-reserve ratio was 0.006, meaning only 0.6% of the total Bitcoin reserves. In comparison, in December 2022, amid the FTX collapse, a similar figure reached -0.12, reflecting a 12% outflow of reserves. According to analysts, Binance remains one of the most stable exchanges in the market, while other platforms recorded reserve reductions of 5-9% during the same period.