- FTX set for $1.6 billion distribution to creditors by September 30.
- U.S. creditors nearing full recovery while global creditors receive less.
- Handled by FTX Recovery Trust with technical support from major firms.
On September 30, 2025, FTX Recovery Trust will disburse $1.6 billion in its third creditor distribution, facilitated by BitGo, Kraken, and Payoneer.
The payout’s substantial recovery progress highlights jurisdictional prioritization, with marked differences for international claimants, subtly shaping market liquidity dynamics through anticipated trading activities.
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The FTX Recovery Trust coordinates a $1.6 billion distribution to creditors on September 30, 2025. This marks the third major payout following FTX’s November 2022 collapse, elevating total recoveries beyond $6 billion. FTX to repay $1.6 billion to creditors starting September 30.
FTX Recovery Trust leads efforts, supported by technical partners BitGo, Kraken, and Payoneer. U.S. creditors approach 95% reimbursement, while international creditors receive smaller portions.
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The distribution underscores trust in BitGo, Kraken, and Payoneer as payment facilitators within the crypto industry. This move is expected to impact market liquidity as claimants receive stablecoin or fiat reimbursements. FTX Recovery Trust prepares for September payouts to creditors.
Financial implications include achieving a 95% recovery for U.S. claimants but a lower 78% for international creditors. The inconsistency highlights jurisdictional impacts typical in U.S. bankruptcy cases.
Past recoveries from bankruptcies like Mt. Gox and Celsius have led to market volatility, rekindling similar expectations. FTX’s payout involves stringent KYC protocols, minimizing fraudulent risks and eliminating direct crypto redistributions.
The payout’s structured, fiat-focused approach minimizes direct crypto impacts while potential market entry from recipients could affect liquidity trends. Future distributions remain pivotal in closing substantial recovery gaps across jurisdictions.
FTX Recovery Trust, overseeing payouts, “The FTX Recovery Trust will distribute approximately $1.6 billion to creditors on September 30, 2025, marking the third major disbursement under the Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization. Allowed Class 5B U.S. Customer Entitlement Claims will receive 40% of their outstanding balances, bringing cumulative recoveries to 95%.” – FTX Recovery Trust Release
