Binance Deploys $100M SAFU Fund to Buy Bitcoin Dip: Or?
If the USD were to crash -10% today, the Fed would surely intervene. They wouldn’t even blink. The central bank has, in the past, intervened even in mundane situations. To ease market volatility, they might choose to tighten monetary policy. The pace would depend on prevailing conditions at that time.
In the case of Bitcoin and other cryptos, there is no third party. All these coins exist outside the financial system and are, for lack of a better word, private. At launch, Satoshi Nakamoto set the protocol to mint a maximum of 21M BTC. This has not changed as of January 2026, and by the time the last coin is mined, it is unlikely that the total supply will change.
Satoshi has not sold any Bitcoin, ever. The last transfer out of his wallets was 16 years ago.
He is the best performing individual in crypto with a profit of $86 BILLION USD. He is the 22nd richest person in the world, and has never sold a single coin.
If in doubt – check… https://t.co/6ZTKSouoDE pic.twitter.com/0fiabZoi13
— Arkham (@arkham) February 2, 2026
Because of the absence of a centralized system, BTC pricing depends on supply and demand. However, there are players enabling the trading of these coins. While they are mere facilitators, they hold immense power. As the Bitcoin price teeters, scaring traders and investors, one of the world’s largest exchanges by trading volume and client count is acting.
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Binance Buying Bitcoin From SAFU Fund
Yesterday, Binance said it had bought 1,315 BTC worth $100M for its user protection fund, SAFU. The purchase was executed near $77,400 although the BTC price remains fragile.
#Binance SAFU Fund Asset Conversion progress update.
Binance has completed the first batch of Bitcoin conversion for the SAFU Fund, amounting to 100M USD stablecoins.
Our SAFU BTC address:
1BAuq7Vho2CEkVkUxbfU26LhwQjbCmWQkDTXID: https://t.co/OdrvSINsRs
We’re continuing to… pic.twitter.com/Ue47ayJfbS
— Binance (@binance) February 2, 2026
This is not a trading flex. It is an emergency fund decision. And that difference matters if you keep assets on exchanges. SAFU stands for Secure Asset Fund for Users. Think of it like an insurance jar funded by Binance trading fees. When something breaks or funds go missing, SAFU acts as the backstop.
Since 2018, Binance has kept that jar in stablecoins. Stablecoins behave like digital dollars and are pegged to $1. That made SAFU predictable and liquid during crises. Now Binance is moving the entire $1Bn fund into Bitcoin. This $100M buy is just the first slice.
The mega-exchange justified its decision, saying Bitcoin is the “core asset” of the ecosystem. By moving away from stablecoins, they are reducing counterparty risk related to fiat-backed issuers. To ensure the fund remains a robust safety net, they are committing to holding $1Bn worth of BTC. If market volatility causes the fund to drop below $800M, the exchange will top it back up to the $1Bn mark using its own reserves.
THIS IS MASSIVE
Binance is about to become one of the largest buyers of Bitcoin and the market is still underestimating its impact.
Binance has announced it will convert its SAFU fund into $1 billion worth of Bitcoin over the next 30 days.
It also said that if the value of… pic.twitter.com/cMAMLVcNzK
— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) January 30, 2026
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Will Bitcoin Price Hit $100,000 in February?
Interestingly, the timing of this purchase is notable. It coincides with the general slide in Bitcoin and crypto prices. After the BTC USD price slipped up for the fourth consecutive month, the digital gold risked plunging into a full-blown bear market.
The Bitcoin price is still struggling below $80,000. However, the Binance involvement is more like “buying the dip” and technically, propping up the crypto market. For Binance, holding SAFU in Bitcoin sends a signal. The exchange is betting that Bitcoin holds value better over time than stablecoins tied to banks and issuers.
Unlike stablecoins like USDT and USDC, Bitcoin is volatile. While it can be advantageous when prices are ticking higher, it is also a core risk. Binance said they will be topping up their SAFU with their own reserves should it fall to the $800M level.
Because Binance is committed to keeping its Bitcoin SAFU at $1B, regardless of market volatility, the BTC USD price is technically finding support from the world’s largest exchange. Every time prices dip, Binance will act as a forced buyer, absorbing selling pressure and stabilizing the price. As Binance continues buying BTC throughout February, the odds of a price reversal, as others follow suit, will likely support higher valuations.
In 2023, Binance converted its SAFU into BTC, Ethereum (ETH), and BNB. Within the next year, one analyst noted, the Bitcoin price rose by 250%. If this is the blueprint, will BTC USD break $100,000 in February?
March 2023
– Binance announced conversion of $1 BILLION SAFU FUND into BTC, ETH and BNB.
– BTC pumped 250% in a year, ETH pumped 200% and Crypto MCap added $1.8 trillion.
January 2026
– Binance has announced to convert $1 BILLION SAFU FUND into Bitcoin.
We all know what's… pic.twitter.com/wQyQpV7Ym3
— Ash Crypto (@AshCrypto) January 30, 2026
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