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$2.4B in stablecoins flowed into Binance, but traders are not rushing into the market
- Net stablecoin inflows shifted from minus $6.7 billion in February to plus $2.4 billion now.
- Spot trading volume on Binance collapsed from $81 billion to just $3.5 billion.
- Capital is returning to exchanges, but traders are not yet rushing to deploy it.
Net stablecoin flows on Binance have turned positive again, which may indicate a shift in market liquidity conditions.
Analyst Darkfost noted that the exchange, which consistently leads in crypto trading volume, has moved from outflows to inflows of $2.4 billion in stablecoins.
This reversal followed periods of major withdrawals, including $3.4 billion on December 11 and $6.7 billion on February 15.
Net stablecoin inflows on Binance. Source: X/Darkfost
Liquidity returns to Binance, but where are the traders?
Stablecoins are typically seen as ready capital within the crypto market. Their inflow to exchanges often signals that participants are preparing to open positions. However, the actual picture in spot trading looks quite different.
Analytics firm 10x Research pointed out that spot trading volumes on Binance have declined significantly since early 2025, falling from $81 billion to just $3.5 billion.
As a result, a paradoxical situation emerges. Investors are depositing stablecoins onto exchanges but are not using them for trades. Liquidity is increasing, yet the willingness to take on risk is still absent.
“Liquidity support is weakening, and as a new gamma structure forms, movement through key levels could amplify volatility and trigger sharp price reactions. This is not a market to relax in. Low liquidation levels and weak volumes are masking underlying fragility,” analysts wrote.
Spot cryptocurrency trading volume on Binance. Source: X/10x Research
This is happening against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and growing concerns about a potential recession. The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has already impacted markets. Oil prices have surged, while equities have come under pressure.
“The crypto market has not been immune either, although it has shown relative resilience in recent weeks,” Darkfost noted.
Thus, the shift from strong outflows to new inflows suggests that capital is returning to the market. However, until trading activity increases, this appears to reflect caution rather than confidence.
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