FTX has launched its fifth payout round, returning roughly $900 million to eligible creditors. Since declaring bankruptcy in late 2022, the exchange’s total creditor repayments are approaching $10 billion, a staggering figure for a crypto bankruptcy case.
Recovery Milestones and Distribution Details
Most creditors in key categories have now recovered over 100% of their allowed claims based on FTX's valuation at bankruptcy. Convenience claimants have seen about 120% recovery. Dotcom and U.S. customer entitlement claims both stand at 105%, while general unsecured claims and digital asset loans hover around 103%. also preferred equity holders receive a second payment of approximately $18 million, pushing total payouts to $95 million.
Funds are being disbursed through platforms like BitGo, Kraken, and Payoneer to creditors who complied with pre-distribution procedures by the June 16 cutoff. The estate is preparing for the final phase, with more payment dates expected soon in what remains one of the largest asset recoveries in crypto history.
Why 100% Recovery Doesn’t Mean All Creditors Are Fully Paid
Despite many creditors getting more than their approved claims, these totals are calculated using the dollar value of assets at the time of the November 2022 bankruptcy filing. Bitcoin was priced near $16,000 then, far below current market levels following the crypto market rebound. This valuation method means creditors miss out on gains from the subsequent surge in digital asset prices since FTX’s collapse.
The distinction has sparked debate about the fairness of the restructuring. Investors who intended to maintain their crypto exposure effectively lost the opportunity to profit from the market’s recovery. Meanwhile, other crypto giants have been navigating growth and market challenges; for instance, Coinbase recently changed its earnings call format, reflecting shifts in how crypto companies engage with investors.
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