FTX’s $5B Payout Starts May 30—Here’s Who Gets Paid First

Bankruptcy trustees finally crack open FTX’s vault—$5 billion begins flowing to creditors on May 30. Expect clawbacks, lawsuits, and the usual circus of financial vultures.

Who gets paid? Secured creditors first, then the plebs. Retail traders? Maybe 30 cents on the dollar—if they’re lucky. Another masterclass in crypto’s ‘trustless’ system requiring endless trust.

Bonus jab: Wall Street’s calling this ‘recovery’—because nothing says ‘winning’ like getting scraps after a $32B implosion.

• FTX’s second creditor distribution under its Chapter 11 Plan will begin on May 30, 2025.
• Eligible claimants will receive funds within 1 to 3 business days via BitGo or Kraken.
• Distribution percentages vary by class, with Convenience Claims receiving up to 120%.

FTX Trading Ltd. and the FTX Recovery Trust have announced that the second round of disbursements to creditors will start on May 30, 2025. This phase of the bankruptcy process follows from the approved Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization, which details certain terms under which different classes of approved claims are to be paid.

Eligible creditors within the Convenience and Non-Convenience Classes who have satisfied all prerequisites, such as verification and tax FORM submission, are now set to receive their funds. These distributions will be processed through authorized third-party platforms BitGo and Kraken.

Once initiated, claimants should expect transactions to be completed within a short window of one to three business days. Further record and payment dates will follow based on future eligibility assessments.

FTX Announces 120% Payout for Convenience Class Claims

The disbursement structure adheres to a tiered priority system detailed in the plan. Claimants in the Class 5A Dotcom Customer Entitlement category will obtain a 72% payout, while Class 5B U.S.

Customer Entitlement claimants are expected to recover 54%. General and Digital Asset Loan claims (Classes 6A and 6B) will recover 61%. Class 7 convenience claims are particularly notable since they’ll be paid 120%, which indicates full and modest compensatory recovery for claimants further down the creditor ranking.

This marks the first instance in which non-convenience class creditors receive distributions, signaling tangible progress in the broader reorganization strategy. Recovery logistics have been lauded for handling the complex landscape of global creditors and diverse asset classes.

Continued Compliance and Caution Advised

Shareholders must be vigilant for certain administrative requirements if they are to be entitled to receive future disbursements. These involve Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, uploading tax documents, and completing onboarding through one of the distribution partners. Neglecting to do so can RENDER upcoming entitlements void or deferred.

FTX also published a new notice regarding phishing attempts, encouraging stakeholders to only use the official portal for interaction and steer clear of third-party communication routes. Information concerning transferred claims and additional legal documentation remains accessible via official court record platforms.

With financial and legal teams from top advisory firms orchestrating the recovery, this distribution phase represents a crucial step in restoring creditor confidence and bringing the lengthy restructuring process closer to resolution.

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