Binance Sees $1.25B USDT Outflow as Whale Wallets Accumulate Stablecoins
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 10 2026- Liquidity Contraction: Binance experienced a USDT outflow exceeding $1.25 billion, marking the largest single-day withdrawal since September, indicating a decline in market liquidity that may limit short-term buying capacity and impact volatility.
- Reserve Reduction: Binance's USDT reserves fell from $11.3 billion to $9.6 billion within two days, reflecting a significant contraction in stablecoin liquidity, typically associated with profit-taking or defensive positioning rather than aggressive risk appetite.
- Whale Wallet Accumulation: On January 9, whale wallets holding over $100 million added approximately $4.7 billion in USDT, suggesting that capital is not exiting the crypto ecosystem entirely but is moving into large private wallets, likely positioning for future trading.
- Market Cooling Signals: The overall data indicates a temporary cooling of risk appetite, which does not automatically imply price declines but suggests a lack of liquidity to support aggressive upside, prompting investors to monitor USDT inflows back to exchanges.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
