FTX stated that it has distributed payments exceeding $5 billion to creditors, credited to their Kraken accounts. This marks the second phase in FTX’s ongoing creditor compensation effort since filing for Chapter 11 in November 2022.
This phase underscores FTX’s commitment to resolving its bankruptcy proceedings, impacting stablecoin liquidity in the cryptocurrency market.
FTX’s $5 Billion Creditor Payouts Begin
FTX announced the start of the second phase in its repayment plan, distributing over $5 billion to creditors. Sunil, a creditor representative, confirmed the distribution of these payments into Kraken accounts via a social media post.
FTX aims to fulfill its obligations to various creditor classes, part of its bankruptcy reorganization effort.
Creditor reactions have been positive, marking relief following months of uncertainty. Kraken and BitGo handle the payment processing, supporting FTX’s effort to streamline the repayment process. The timely distribution has reassured many in the affected creditor community.
Stablecoin Market Faces Mixed Reactions Post-Payout
Did you know? Following the Mt. Gox 2014 collapse, creditors waited nearly a decade for repayments, demonstrating the complexity of cryptocurrency exchange dissolutions.
The stablecoin USDC (USD Coin) maintains a steady price of $1.00, with a market cap of $60.93 billion and market dominance of 1.86%, according to CoinMarketCap data. Its 24-hour trading volume reflects a 40.69% change, stabilizing market positioning as of June 2, 2025.
Expert analysis from Coincu suggests that this repayment could channel significant stablecoin liquidity into major exchanges, potentially impacting market volatility. Past trends indicate possible fluctuations in stablecoin markets following such large disbursements, as affected creditors deploy received assets.
