FTX Payment Plan Goes Live: When Will Users Get Their Funds?
FTX’s long-awaited reorganization plan has officially gone into effect as of January 3, 2025, marking a pivotal step in the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange. The plan is set to initiate repayments to users, starting with a prioritized group.
First Repayments Within 60 Days
Under the plan, users claiming $50,000 or less—classified as “convenience classes”—are expected to receive their funds within 60 days. According to FTX, this group constitutes 98% of its user base, and these claimants could recover up to 119% of their declared fund values.
To qualify for repayments, users must have filed a claim through FTX’s official website. The exchange also warned about phishing scams, urging users to be vigilant against fraudulent emails mimicking FTX communications.
Criticism Over Valuation Timing
While many users await their reimbursements, some creditors have voiced dissatisfaction with the plan’s valuation methodology. Reimbursements are calculated based on the cryptocurrency prices at the time of FTX’s bankruptcy in November 2022. For example, Bitcoin (BTC), which was valued significantly lower at the time, has since surged over 400%, reaching approximately $98,697 at the time of writing.
FTX Saga Nearing Its End
The repayment plan represents one of the final chapters of the FTX collapse, which began in November 2022. The fallout saw FTX executives facing criminal charges for defrauding users.
Key developments include:
- Former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) and former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison sentenced to prison.
- Co-founder Gary Wang and ex-engineering director Nishad Singh escaping incarceration by cooperating with prosecutors.
- The exchange facing a total liability of approximately $16 billion, which recovery efforts aim to cover.
Recovery Distribution Partners
FTX has partnered with BitGo and Kraken to facilitate fund distribution to users. However, the exact timeline for full payouts remains uncertain and depends on the completion and verification of all filed claims.
What’s Next?
As the FTX reorganization plan unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the risks inherent in cryptocurrency platforms. While the first group of users may see relief within two months, others may need to wait longer, and ongoing disputes over valuation could impact final payouts.
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