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Major Platform & Asset Updates

Binance Network Support: Binance is officially supporting the Zilliqa (ZIL) network upgrade and hard fork today, February 5, 2026.
New Listings: Recently listed tokens on Binance include APRO (AT), BREV, FOGO, KGST, and Ripple USD (RLUSD).
Reserve Leadership: Binance continues to lead global exchanges with $155.64 billion in reserves, with Bitcoin making up approximately $49.84 billion of that total.
Institutional Movements: The Bhutan government recently sold $22.4 million in Bitcoin amid the current market decline.

Trading Opportunities & Events

Tria (TRIA) Competition: Binance is hosting a trading competition with $200,000 in rewards.
BNB Smart Chain Rewards: A $600,000 reward pool is active for trading FIGHT, BSU, and MERL tokens.
Margin Delisting Reminder: Binance will close positions for several margin pairs, including KNC/BTC and BAT/BTC, tomorrow, February 6, 2026.

Core Platform Updates

Exchange Reserves Milestone: CoinMarketCap's January 2026 report, released today, confirms Binance leads global reserves with $155.64 billion in assets. Stablecoins account for $47.47 billion (30.5%) of this total, while Bitcoin-related reserves sit at approximately $49.84 billion.

SAFU Fund BTC Acquisition:
Today, Binance's Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) converted $100 million in stablecoins into approximately 1,349.9 BTC to rebalance its reserves.

Margin Trading Delistings:
Binance Margin suspended isolated margin borrowing for several pairs today at 06:00 UTC. Affected pairs (including KNC/BTC, COTI/BTC, and BAT/BTC) will be fully removed, and positions automatically settled on February 6, 2026.

ZAMA Perpetual Contract Transition:
The ZAMAUSDT Perpetual Contract is transitioning from pre-market to standard trading today. Following this, ZAMA will be available as a borrowable asset on Binance Margin and VIP Loan.

Market Sentiment & Trading Activity

Extreme Fear Index:
The market sentiment index has dropped to 14 (Extreme Fear), reflecting high anxiety and panic among crypto traders due to recent volatility.

Liquidation Data:
Approximately $279 million in liquidations occurred in the last 24 hours, with long positions accounting for $170 million of the total.

Upcoming Events:
The Stable mainnet is scheduled for a v1.2.0 upgrade today. Tomorrow, February 5, Binance will support the Zilliqa (ZIL) network upgrade and hard fork.

Regional & Promotional News

Pakistan Partnership:
Binance renewed its partnership with Islamabad United for the PSL Season 11. New Pakistani users can claim a PKR 1,000 welcome reward by using the code "MakeYourMove" between February 4 and February 15, 2026.

Market Performance & Volatility
The broader market is experiencing a significant "risk-off" sentiment today.
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Bitcoin (BTC): Dropped below the 76,000 USDT mark earlier today, currently showing a 3.20% decrease in the last 24 hours.
BNB: Has fallen below 740 USDT, trading at approximately 739.22 USDT as of the latest market data.
Top Gainer: Tranchess (CHESS) is currently a top gainer, up roughly 29.66% - 43.51% depending on the specific trading pair.
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Critical Technical & Network Updates
Zilliqa (ZIL) Network Upgrade: Binance will suspend deposits and withdrawals for the Zilliqa (ZIL) network starting tomorrow, February 5, 2026, at 09:00 (UTC).
The upgrade occurs at block height 19,486,411.
Trading of ZIL tokens will not be impacted.
Binance Wallet Security: A new Security Scan feature was launched today in the Binance Wallet Security Center to automatically identify setup risks and fraudulent addresses.
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Trading Delistings & Removals
Users should take immediate action regarding these scheduled removals:
Margin Trading Suspension: As of 06:00 (UTC) today, Binance Margin has suspended isolated margin borrowing for multiple pairs.
Upcoming Margin Closure: On February 6, 2026, Binance will close all positions and conduct automatic settlements for affected margin pairs.
Full Token Delisting (Feb 13): All spot trading pairs for ACA, CHESS, DATA, DF, GHST, and NKN will be removed on February 13, 2026.
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Active Promotions & Rewards
Zama (ZAMA) Prize Pool: Participants can still grab a share of a 45,000,000 ZAMA token voucher prize pool.
BSC Trading Competition: Users trading FIGHT, BSU, and MERL on the BNB Smart Chain can share a $600,000 reward pool.
Dual Investment: A monthly challenge is live with a top prize of 5,888 USDC.
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New Features & Security Updates
Security Scan Feature: Binance Wallet launched a new Security Scan tool within its Security Center. This feature automatically checks for risks in wallet setup, asset safety, active approvals, and historical transactions to protect against unauthorized access and fraudulent addresses.
Sei (SEI) Network Upgrade: Deposits and withdrawals for the Sei (SEI) network were temporarily suspended starting at 16:30 (UTC) today to facilitate a network upgrade at block height 192,196,147. Trading of SEI on the exchange remains unaffected.
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Futures & Margin Adjustments
Funding Rate Changes: Effective 16:15 (UTC) today, the interest rate component for INTCUSDT and HOODUSDT perpetual contracts has been set to 0%.
Leverage & Margin Tiers: Binance Futures updated the leverage and maintenance margin tiers for several USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts today. Key adjustments were also made to the Collateral Ratio for Portfolio Margin users, affecting assets like DASH, ICP, USDP, and RAY.
Tick Size Updates: Binance announced it will adjust the minimum price change (tick size) for multiple futures contracts, including ZAMAUSDT, POPCATUSDT, and STRKUSDT, effective February 9, 2026.
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Active Promotions & Rewards
Zama (ZAMA) Prize Pool: A 45,000,000 ZAMA token voucher prize pool is currently active.
BSC Trading Competition: Users trading FIGHT, BSU, and MERL via Binance Wallet or Binance Alpha can share a $600,000 reward pool. Rewards must be claimed within 14 days of distribution.
Dual Investment Challenge: The February Monthly Challenge for Dual Investment is live, offering rewards up to 5,888 USDC plus additional bonuses for high-volume subscribers.
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Critical Reminders
Spot Delisting Action: Borrowing for ACA, CHESS, DATA, DF, GHST, and NKN was suspended on Margin at 06:00 (UTC) today ahead of their full delisting on February 13, 2026.
Margin Pair Removal: Several BTC and ETH margin pairs (e.g., KNC/BTC, GRT/ETH) will be removed on February 6, 2026. Users should close positions by 06:00 (UTC) that day.

📈 Top Gainer Coins on Binance

The following coins are leading the market gains on Binance as of today:

Ardor (ARDR):
Currently the top gainer with a massive +64.39% increase, trading at $0.0903.
ZKsync (ZK):
Continuing strong momentum with a +43.73% jump, trading around $0.0304.
Coin98 (C98):
Up +40.93%, currently priced at $0.0274.
Radworks (RAD):
Seeing a significant rise of +21.88%, trading at $0.3211.
zkPass (ZKP):
A notable gainer among newer listings, up +15.05% at $0.0956.

While these specific coins are surging, the overall market sentiment is categorized as "Extreme Fear" due to recent heavy liquidations.
Volatility Warning: Most of today's top gainers are currently flagged with a "Seed Tag" on Binance, indicating they are high-risk assets with potential for rapid price reversals.
Sector Performance:
Layer-2 solutions (like ZKsync) and decentralized infrastructure projects are outperforming the "blue-chip" assets today.
Major Asset Pullback:
Bitcoin (BTC) is struggling near $77,000 (-5.20%) and Ethereum (ETH) has dropped below 2,300 USDT (-9.70%).
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New Trading Launches

Equity Perpetual Contracts:
Binance Futures is launching two new USDⓈ-margined equity perpetual contracts with up to 10x leverage:
INTCUSDT (Intel):
Launching at 14:30 (UTC).
HOODUSDT (Robinhood):
Launching at 14:45 (UTC).
New Spot Pairs (Binance TH):
The RLUSD/USDT trading pair is being added to the spot market effective today at 14:00 (UTC+7).

Recent Suspensions and Adjustments
Guotou Silver LOF Fund:
Trading for this fund was suspended from market opening until 10:30 AM today due to concerns regarding a high premium over its net asset value.
Funding Rate Adjustments:
Starting recently, funding intervals for XAUUSDT, XAGUSDT, XPTUSDT, and XPDUSDT perpetual contracts have been tightened from eight hours to every four hours, with an adjusted funding cap/floor of ± 0.50%.

Current Market Performance (February 2, 2026)
The broader market has faced significant downward pressure over the last 24 hours, with major assets dropping below key psychological levels:

Bitcoin (BTC):
Trading around $78,685, reflecting a decrease of roughly 5.25%.
Ethereum (ETH):
Dropped below the $2,300 mark, trading at approximately $2,299 (down 9.7%).
BNB:
Fell below $750, currently trading near $747 (down 7.44%).

Key Insights
TradFi Expansion:
The introduction of Intel and Robinhood perpetuals highlights Binance's continued focus on integrating traditional equity markets into its futures platform.
Bearish Sentiment:
Analysts note rising interest in Bitcoin put options below $75,000, suggesting traders are increasingly hedging against further downside volatility.
Zero Fee Promotion:
Eligible users can still take advantage of zero maker fees on select spot and margin pairs, including BNB/USDT, ETH/USDT, and SOL/USDT.

Latest Crypto Updates

ZKsync (ZK) Outperformance:
ZK has surged 22% today, defying the broader market dip. This follows the team's confirmation of the 2026 Roadmap, which includes the retirement of ZKsync 1.0 to focus on "bank-grade" privacy infrastructure through Prividium and the ZK Stack.
Binance New Listings:
Recent tokens added to the platform include APRO (AT), Lorenzo Protocol (BANK), Brevis (BREV), and Fogo (FOGO). Most of these new listings are currently experiencing high volatility, with BREV and FOGO seeing double-digit percentage drops in the last 24 hours.
Regulatory & Institutional News:
India's Budget 2026:
The Indian government kept crypto taxation unchanged, disappointing industry leaders who were hoping for a reduction in the 1% TDS.
US Banking Concerns:
The closure of Metropolitan Capital Bank and Trust by regulators on Friday has added to market uncertainty, contributing to $1.53 billion in total futures liquidations over the last 24 hours.
Major Upcoming Events:
NFT Paris: February 5–6, 2026.
Consensus Hong Kong: February 10–12, 2026.
ETHDenver: February 17–21, 2026.

Binance Coin (BNB) Forecast
BNB is currently trading at $782.41. While it has dropped about 7.15% in the last 24 hours, analysts project a recovery in March 2026, with an average target of $938.25 and a potential high of $1,105.23.

SAFU Fund Conversion to Bitcoin
In a significant shift announced today, Binance is converting its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) from stablecoins directly into Bitcoin (BTC).

Duration:
The conversion process will be completed within the next 30 days.
Rebalancing Rule: Binance has committed to keeping the fund at a minimum value. If BTC price volatility causes the fund to drop below $800 million, Binance will replenish it back to $1 billion.
Rationale:
The exchange stated this move reflects its belief that Bitcoin is the "foundational asset" and "premier long-term store of value" for the ecosystem.

Trading & Futures Updates

Funding Rate Adjustments:
Effective today, Binance Futures has adjusted funding intervals for several TradFi Perpetual Contracts (including XAUUSDT, XAGUSDT, XPTUSDT, and XPDUSDT) from every eight hours to every four hours.
Funding Caps:
The funding cap and floor for these contracts have been increased from ±0.05% to ±0.50% to manage extreme volatility.
New Contracts:
Pre-market trading for the MEGAUSDT perpetual contract launched today with up to 5x leverage.
Price Index Updates: Components of the price index for the XAUUSDT (Gold) perpetual contract were updated to ensure accuracy.

Operational Changes

P2P Integration:
Binance P2P is now available directly within the Binance Wallet, and support has been added for United Stables (U) in selected fiat zones.
VIP Services:
USD1 has been added as a new collateral asset for Binance VIP Loans.
Sentient (SENT) Delay: The listing of the SENT token has been officially postponed.

Platform and Futures Updates

Funding Rate Adjustments:
Effective today at 00:00 (UTC), Binance Futures adjusted the funding intervals for XAUUSDT, XAGUSDT, XPTUSDT, and XPDUSDT Perpetual Contracts from every eight hours to every four hours, and increased the funding cap/floor significantly to ± 0.50%.
SAFU Fund Conversion Underway:
The process of converting the approximately $1 billion stablecoin reserves in the Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) into Bitcoin (BTC) began yesterday and is expected to complete within 30 days.
Earn Promotions Ending Soon:
Several limited-time offers within the Binance Earn Yield Arena are concluding today at 23:59 (UTC), including specific Dual Investment and Monthly Leaderboard programs.

Market and General News

CZ Addresses FUD:
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao held an AMA session yesterday where he dismissed "far-fetched" accusations that Binance was responsible for the market crash last October, reiterating the platform's focus on building and growing its services.
Global Regulation:
A Federal Reserve Board member announced today that "Walsh is expected to succeed him on the board," which could have future implications for U.S. crypto regulation.
SoFi Technologies Expansion:
In related news, SoFi Technologies announced record revenue driven by its cryptocurrency business expansion, highlighting growing institutional participation in the crypto space.

Latest Binance Platform Updates

New Futures Contracts Launched: Binance Futures has launched USDⓈ-margined XPTUSDT (Platinum) and XPDUSDT (Palladium) perpetual contracts today, offering up to 100x leverage. Pre-market trading for the MEGAUSDT perpetual contract also began today.
Spot Trading Pair Removals: The platform removed and ceased trading on 21 low-liquidity spot trading pairs today at 08:00 (UTC), including 0G/FDUSD, ARPA/BTC, AXS/ETH, and others.
Futures Contract Delistings: Several USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts (42USDT, COMMONUSDT, CUDISUSDT, and EPTUSDT) were delisted after automatic settlement at 09:00 (UTC).
Margin and Leverage Adjustments: Updates were made to portfolio margin collateral ratios and the leverage and margin tiers for various USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts to manage risk.
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Major Market and Company News
SAFU Fund Conversion to Bitcoin: In a significant strategic move announced today, Binance is converting its approximately $1 billion USD stablecoin reserves in the Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) into Bitcoin (BTC). The process will be completed within the next 30 days. Binance stated this aligns with their belief that Bitcoin is the foundational asset and a premier long-term store of value.
Market Volatility: The crypto market experienced significant volatility today, with over $1.68 billion in liquidations, largely due to uncertainty surrounding the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions and broader geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin briefly fell to around $82,400 while BNB dipped to approximately $838.

Trading Pair and Contract Delistings

Binance is removing several trading pairs and perpetual contracts to maintain a high-quality trading market, effective today, January 30, 2026, at various times (UTC).
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Spot Trading Pairs:
The exchange removed several spot trading pairs at 08:00 (UTC), including 0G/FDUSD, ARPA/BTC, AXS/ETH, BEL/BTC, and many others. The underlying tokens are still available on the platform in other pairs.
USDⓈ-M Perpetual Contracts:
Binance Futures is closing all positions and conducting automatic settlement for 42USDT, COMMONUSDT, CUDISUSDT, and EPTUSDT Perpetual Contracts at 09:00 (UTC).
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Margin and Leverage Adjustments
Binance is adjusting portfolio margin collateral ratios and leverage for margin trading today to enhance platform stability and manage risk.
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Collateral ratios for assets like DASH, ICP, USDP, and several altcoins are being updated. For example, the collateral ratio for DASH and ICP was raised from 25% to 30%, while USDP was reduced from 99.9% to 90%.
Leverage and maintenance margin tiers for several USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts (including SPACEUSDT, IPUSDT, etc.) will also be updated.

Other Recent News
Regulation: The U.S. SEC and CFTC are scheduled to sign an agreement today to enhance coordination in regulating the cryptocurrency industry.
Network Support: Binance is integrating support for the TON network to offer more options for asset management.
Promotions: Various trading competitions and referral programs are currently active, with rewards in tokens like B2, USDT, and WLFI.

Market Performance Overview

The general cryptocurrency market is experiencing a downturn today, influenced by broader economic factors.
Bitcoin (BTC):
BTC dropped below the 86,000 USDT support level, trading at approximately 85,984 USDT, a decrease of approximately 3.77% in 24 hours. #BTC
BNB:
BNB fell below the 870 USDT support level, currently trading around 869.52 USDT, a decrease of approximately 3.30% in 24 hours. #BNB
Ethereum (ETH):
ETH dropped below the 2,900 USDT mark, trading at approximately 2,897 USDT, a decrease of approximately 3.82% in 24 hours. #ETH

Top Daily Performer:
One of the few top gainers on Binance today is Sentient (SENT/USDT), which is experiencing significant upward momentum. #SENT
Platform and Trading Announcements
Important Notices (Effective January 30, 2026):
Binance will remove several spot trading pairs with low liquidity at 08:00 (UTC), including 0G/FDUSD, ARPA/BTC, and AXS/ETH. The tokens remain available in other pairs.
Binance Futures will close all positions and delist USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts for 42USDT, COMMONUSDT, CUDISUSDT, and EPTUSDT at 09:00 (UTC). Users should close positions before this time.
Binance Margin is removing several cross and isolated margin pairs at 06:00 (UTC), such as KSM/BTC and SNX/BTC.

New Features and Activities:
New USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts for BIRBUSDT and GWEIUSDT are launching today on Binance Futures.
A new trading competition for BSquared Network (B2) tokens has started, offering a $200K reward pool.
Standard taker fees are now active for selected FDUSD spot and margin pairs, including BTC/FDUSD and BNB/FDUSD, while zero maker fees continue for these pairs.

Disclaimer:
This material is for general informational purposes only and not financial advice. Digital asset prices are volatile, and investments carry risk. Your investment decisions are your responsibility, and Binance is not liable for losses.

Top Headlines Summary:

🇺🇸 SEC "Project Crypto" Update:
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly moving toward a more accommodating stance with its new "Project Crypto" initiative, aimed at establishing clearer entry rules and encouraging institutional participation.
⚠️ FOMC Volatility Warning:
High volatility is expected today ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Market analysts suggest a low probability of a rate cut, which may introduce short-term downside pressure on asset prices.
📈 Strategy's Latest Accumulation:
Michael Saylor's Strategy has reinforced its position, acquiring an additional 2,933 BTC for $264.1 million USD, securing them at an average price of $90,061 per BTC.

Disclaimer:
This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Cryptocurrency trading involves significant risk. You should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. Always perform your own research (DYOR) before making any investment decisions.