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In the latest Bitcoin news, Binance reported that customer Bitcoin holdings rose to around 640,295 BTC in June, increasing by 7,715 BTC, or 1.22%, based on its 44th proof-of-reserves snapshot comparing July 1 with June 1.

This marks the third consecutive monthly increase in BTC balances, reinforcing a steady accumulation trend across recent reports. The more notable shift, however, appears in the opposing movements of Ethereum and USDT holdings.

Ethereum balances declined by 1.41% to roughly 4.086 million ETH, a drop of 58,591 ETH over the month. This follows a sharp 10.17% rise in May, when holdings reached about 4.14 million ETH, suggesting June’s decline is more of a correction after a surge than a sustained move away from ETH.

The relative shift between BTC and ETH points to a possible rotation of capital toward Bitcoin, though on-chain data alone cannot confirm that conclusion.

USDT balances also fell for a second straight month, decreasing by 1.51% to approximately 33.7 billion tokens—about 510 million lower than the June 1 level of 34.3 billion. Combined with a roughly 460 million USDT decline in the prior month, this ongoing reduction highlights tightening stablecoin liquidity on the exchange, even if the destination of those funds remains unclear.

What the Data Indicates—and Its Limits

The report uses a point-in-time snapshot method, comparing balances at specific dates rather than tracking flows continuously.

Binance relies on Merkle Trees and zero-knowledge proofs to allow users to verify that their balances are included in reported liabilities. While this improves transparency, it does not explain the reasons behind changes in holdings.

As a result, the increase in BTC could stem from various factors—new buying activity, deposits from external wallets, conversions out of ETH or USDT, or internal reallocations within Binance.

This distinction is important. Rising BTC balances on an exchange may suggest accumulation, but they also place more supply within immediate reach of the market. Snapshot data alone cannot determine whether these assets are being held or prepared for trading.

A similar pattern—rising BTC and falling USDT—has also appeared in recent reserve updates from Bybit and OKX. This consistency suggests the trend is not isolated to Binance, but reflects a broader shift in trader positioning across major exchanges heading into the second half of 2026.

Lower USDT balances reduce the visible pool of on-exchange liquidity. While this doesn’t confirm whether funds are being deployed or withdrawn, thinner stablecoin reserves can influence market behavior—especially around key price levels or macro catalysts, where reduced liquidity can amplify price movements in either direction.