CoinMarketCap has released the reserve data for major crypto exchanges as of January 2026. Its rankings show that Binance has moved far ahead of the rest of the industry. The data clearly indicates that the market is dominated by this giant exchange, while competitors are operating several levels below.
Binance ranked first by a huge margin, holding approximately $155.6 billion in total reserves. Around 30% of this was held in stablecoins, providing the exchange with strong liquidity for withdrawals, while Bitcoin-related assets accounted for just over 32%. A large portion of reserves was also tied to BNB, Binance’s native token, highlighting the significant link between the exchange’s balance sheet and its own ecosystem.
The gap becomes clearer further down the list. OKX followed with roughly $31.3 billion, while Bybit held $14.2 billion. Other exchanges such as Gate, HTX, Bitget, MEXC and KuCoin reported much smaller reserve pools.
Beyond headline numbers, the report shows that most large exchanges prioritise bitcoin, ether and stablecoins to meet user demand quickly. However, Binance’s scale now exceeds all competitors combined, reinforcing its central role in global crypto liquidity.
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