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Binance BTC Reserves Hit 2 Year High Near 693K as Price Tests $77K
Bitcoin is trading around the $76.9K to $77.1K range after pulling back from the recent $80K area. At the same time, Binance BTC reserves have climbed to a notable new level. CryptoQuant data shows that Binance BTC reserves have reached approximately 693K BTC, the highest level in two years and roughly 30% of the Bitcoin held across major exchanges. Reserves have increased by approximately 77K BTC since late April. Elevated reserves on the largest exchange by trading volume increase the amount of BTC immediately available for trading. When this occurs during a price consolidation or pullback, it can signal higher potential sell side liquidity from profit taking, hedging, or repositioning. Recent whale activity has also leaned towards net exchange inflows, adding to the available supply picture. At the same time, derivatives activity on Binance remains significant, although some leverage has been reduced in recent sessions. The key tension is clear: Binance now holds a larger share of liquid BTC supply as Bitcoin digests its recent rally and trades near $77K. For a sustained recovery above $80K to $83K, spot demand, including ETF flows, will need to absorb both the existing reserve base and any fresh exchange inflows. Until Binance reserves begin to decline or netflows turn clearly negative, elevated exchange supply remains a potential headwind for upside momentum and could amplify downside volatility.