Binance has just seen one of its biggest money moves of the year. On September 8, traders sent more than $6.2 billion worth of stablecoins into the exchange, according to data from CryptoQuant. This marks the largest single-day stablecoin inflow of 2025.
What Happened?
CryptoQuant reported that on September 8, Binance recorded net inflows of $6.2 billion in stablecoins. In simple words, this means that people moved stablecoins like USDT, USDC, and others into Binance wallets rather than taking them out. As a consequence, Binance’s available stablecoin reserves have also reached a new all-time high, now close to $39B.
Stablecoins are digital tokens tied to traditional currencies like the US dollar. Traders often use them as “dry powder”, funds ready to be deployed quickly when they see a good buying opportunity. The timing is no accident. The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to hold its next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting soon, and that decision could shape how money moves across global markets.
Why This Change Matters
When traders move large amounts of stablecoins onto an exchange, it usually signals they are preparing to trade. And in most cases, it means they’re gearing up to buy crypto.
The FOMC meeting is important because it sets interest rates in the U.S. and gives the Fed’s view on the economy. If the Fed keeps rates high, stocks and cryptocurrencies, which are risky assets, may be under pressure. But if the Fed shows a softer side or hints at lowering rates, the markets could go up.
“While BTC remains in a corrective phase that has lasted for a month, market expectations are now pricing in a 100% probability of a rate cut at the next FOMC meeting,” said Darkfost in a recent analysis. By moving billions in stablecoins to Binance, traders are essentially saying that they want to be ready to jump into crypto markets quickly and they are expecting big price swings around the Fed’s decision.
History Shows a Pattern
Stablecoin inflows have gone up sharply before major Fed events before too. In the past, big inflows have often happened when the market was uncertain or when big news was about to come out.
In past cycles, whenever there were high inflows, Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies often saw strong trading volumes in the days following. Traders like to have their funds “on the exchange” so they can act immediately. This inflow is particularly eye-catching because it’s the highest net inflow of the year so far. That suggests many traders believe the FOMC meeting could be a turning point for the crypto market in 2025.
What Traders Could Be Thinking
There are two possible scenarios right now:
- Bullish Outlook
If the Fed hints that it might lower interest rates in the future, traders might expect Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other big tokens to go up. The stablecoin inflows could then quickly turn into buying pressure, which would drive prices up. - Bearish Outlook
Cryptocurrency prices could go down if the Fed keeps its “higher for longer” policy and warns of inflation risks. Traders might still benefit from having money ready to either buy the dip or quickly move into safe assets.
In either case, having $6.2 billion worth of stablecoins on Binance lets traders act right away.
To Sum It Up
Traders are getting ready for action. No one knows what will happen at the FOMC meeting, but one thing is clear: crypto traders want to be ready.
As always, big changes like this show how quickly the crypto market can change because of events around the world and decisions made by central banks. Billions of dollars are now sitting on the sidelines, ready to flow into digital assets at any time, whether the Fed starts a rally or a pullback.
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