Panic Among Users: Binance Wallet Shows Zero Balances Due to Network Congestion

panic among users: binance wallet shows zero balances due to network congestion
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Binance Wallet experienced temporary delays that triggered panic among users, though no actual funds were lost.

Temporary Issues with Binance Wallet Due to Network Overload

Binance Wallet recently reported temporary delays affecting some users’ ability to view interactive event data. These disruptions came after the major crypto market crash on October 10, during which several altcoins briefly appeared with zero value on the platform.

The situation caused serious concern among investors who were unable to track their assets. Many shared their experiences on the social network X.

PeckShield Flags Temporary Problems

Blockchain security firm PeckShield reported that users were facing visual glitches in their Binance Wallets. Balances and token prices appeared as zero. The wallet interface seemed unstable, which caused additional alarm.

The Cause – Network Congestion

Binance Wallet explained that the delay was caused by network overload. According to the team, the issue was purely visual and did not impact wallet functionality or user balances. Only event-related data — such as interactive participation — was temporarily unavailable. Balances, security, and transactions remained intact and protected.

Our system just needs some time to load and display the information correctly. We’re actively working to resolve the issue.

Binance Wallet team reported.

System Recovery

System recovery is ongoing and full functionality is expected to resume once network conditions stabilize. Binance recommends that users periodically refresh their interface or wait for updates to propagate across the network.

User Reports Losses Due to Technical Issues

One user reported a loss of over $130 due to a 3.5% drop in the price of BNB, as they were unable to sell in time due to the platform’s issues. The user questioned why trades were conducted in BNB instead of a stablecoin like USDT. They also claimed that in the past 48 hours, many users suffered significant losses — calling the situation unacceptable.

He added that following the Token Generation Event (TGE), many began selling BNB, but the system failed to handle the volume, leading to considerable losses for wallet users.

Similar Issue Occurred on Trust Wallet

On October 12, a similar situation occurred on Trust Wallet, where a sync error with market data caused thousands of users worldwide to see zero balances.

Fortunately, all assets remained protected on-chain, and the visual bug was resolved within hours.

Conclusions and Lessons Learned

These incidents highlight the vulnerabilities associated with extreme market volatility and the importance of robust technical infrastructure and timely communication with users. Only with these measures can trust be maintained during critical moments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions below.

No, the issue was purely visual due to network congestion. All balances and funds remained safe and unaffected on-chain.

High network traffic led to delays in data visualization on the Binance Wallet interface, causing temporary display issues.

Yes, Trust Wallet experienced a similar incident on October 12, with users reporting zero balances due to a sync error. It was resolved within hours.

Мартин Н.

Founder of CryptoPoint.bg and programmer with over 17 years of experience, crypto enthusiast with deep knowledge in software development and passion for decentralization, Martin created CryptoPoint.bg to help anyone who wants to gain insight into the future of digital assets, current crypto news, analytics and blockchain innovations.