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Binance sees $1.23B weekly withdrawals as Ether withdrawals hit a three-year high

Binance experienced a sharp increase in money leaving its platform, with $1.23 billion withdrawn last week, driven mainly by a surge in Ether withdrawals. This trend affects all users of the exchange and could impact Binance’s trading liquidity if it continues.
Binance saw $1.23 billion in weekly net outflows, a 207% jump from the prior week, as withdrawals of Ether climbed to a three-year high.

The figures point to a sharp shift in funds leaving the world’s largest crypto exchange. Net outflows track the difference between assets moving out and assets moving in over a given period. When that number spikes, it means more money is exiting the platform than entering it.

Ether was the standout in the latest week. According to the source material, ETH withdrawals reached their highest level in three years, adding to the pressure on Binance’s weekly balance. The report did not give a full breakdown of whether the move was driven by large holders, trading desks or smaller customers, but the size of the withdrawal surge makes ETH the key asset to watch.

Binance remains the largest venue by trading volume, so changes in its flows are closely followed by the market. A jump in outflows does not by itself explain where the assets are headed next, but it does show that capital was being pulled off the exchange at a faster pace than in the week before. That can matter for liquidity on the platform if the trend persists.

For now, the cleanest read is simple: Binance is losing funds faster, and Ether is leading the move. The next thing to watch is whether weekly outflows stay elevated or whether ETH withdrawals ease from the three-year peak in the coming update.

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