Bitcoin reserves on OKX rose to 152,070 BTC on October 26, their highest level in chart dating back to 2018. Meanwhile, Binance reserves stood at 711,310 BTC, putting both exchanges above notable historical reference points.

OKX has surpassed the 149,700 BTC recorded on August 2, 2020, by 2,370 BTC (1.58%), and the 150,000 BTC registered on June 3, 2024, by 2,070 BTC (1.38%).

Its latest balance is also 730 BTC higher than the 151,340 BTC recorded on October 24.

Binance's current reserves exceed the August 12, 2024 reading of 705,959 BTC by 5,351 BTC (0.76%).

This marks the second move above that benchmark in 2026, following a rise to 724,236 BTC on September 21. However, Binance remains 12,926 BTC (1.78%) below that September peak.

Combined, Binance and OKX now hold 863,380 BTC in measured reserves, worth approximately $69.16 billion at Bitcoin's charted price of $80,100.

The simultaneous elevation of reserves across both exchanges highlights a notable shift in exchange-held Bitcoin balances.

While higher reserves increase the amount of BTC held on trading venues, they do not independently confirm active selling .

Written by Amr Taha