Binance CEO addresses major USDC outflows, saying users can “withdraw any other stablecoin”; Nansen: users withdrew ~$1.6B on the Ethereum network in 24 hours
That distinction matters because stablecoins were central to Binance trading activity; related coverage later showed regulatory pressure triggering large BUSD redemptions, exposing how quickly a venue’s liquidity mix can be reshaped when confidence or access changes.
First-order effects
Binance users seeking to leave USDC can shift into other stablecoins, while Binance must meet withdrawals and support conversion liquidity across those alternatives.
Nansen’s reported Ethereum-network withdrawals give customers and markets a visible measure of the pace at which funds are leaving the exchange.
Second-order effects
Stablecoins offered as substitutes for USDC gain immediate relevance on Binance, concentrating competition on the exchange’s available conversion and redemption liquidity.
The episode reinforces Nansen’s on-chain flow data as a real-time input for traders assessing exchange balances and withdrawal pressure.
Third-order effects
Repeated withdrawal waves and the later BUSD redemption episode point to exchange liquidity becoming increasingly dependent on the durability and availability of the stablecoins that support trading.
As stablecoin-specific shocks alter where users hold funds, exchanges face a more fragmented liquidity structure rather than relying on a single dominant trading-pair asset.
The trend: Crypto exchanges are becoming more exposed to stablecoin-specific confidence, access and regulatory shocks that can rapidly redirect customer liquidity.
We saw some withdrawals today (net $1.14b ish). We have seen this before. Some days we have net withdrawals; some days we have net deposits. Business as usual for us. I actually think it is a good idea to “stress test withdrawals” on each CEX on a rotating basis. 💪 1/2 https://tw…
On USDC, we have seen an increase in withdrawals. However, the channel to swap from PAX/BUSD to USDC requires going through a bank in NY in USD. The banks are not open for another few hours. We expect the situation will be restored when the banks open. 1/2
There's a spike in withdrawals from Binance in the last 24H with -$1.6B* netflow Its 7-day netflow is now at -$1.9B, currently this is less than the -$2.3B weekly netflow Binance has processed in the wake of FTX collapse *ETH & ERC20 tokens only https://twitter.com/...
According to lookonchain, Justin Sun(0x9f84) withdrew 34m BUSD and 15.4m USDT from Binance 9 hours ago, and transferred them to Paxos and Circle for suspected cash out. Justin Sun responded that the recent allocation of funds is just normal business cooperation.
These are 1:1 conversions, no margin or leverage involved. We will also try to establish more fluid swap channels in the future. In the meantime, feel free to withdraw any other stable coin, BUSD, USDT, etc. 🙏2/2
FUD helps us grow, even though they are thoroughly annoying. You can FUD about someone without explicitly mentioning their name, which spreads awareness. It also helps unite their supporters because it forms a common defense alliance. Short thread. 1/4 https://twitter.com/...
- Binance introduced 1:1 stablecoin conversions last fall, effectively pegging the price of BUSD and USDC - A peg requires a supply of both stablecoins. Binance ran out of USDC - Instead of letting USDC's price float, Binance halted USDC withdrawals as it waits for new supply htt…
Wondering who was depositing over $1B $USDC into Binance last night? We weren't. There have been no withdrawals of this size since these deposits were made. This means that amidst the volume of withdrawals, there is plenty of capital still willing to stay on @binance. https://twi…
Binance bank run continues. I'm sure it's perfectly safe leaving your tokens on an exchange that everyone knows is under criminal investigation for money laundering, criminal sanctions evasion, and an assortment of other charges. Ignore FUD! Believe Cult Leader CZ! https://twitte…