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FTX launches $16 billion compensation, crypto market welcomes new momentum.
FTX $16 billion compensation plan officially takes effect, possibly injecting new momentum into the crypto market.
After nearly two years of disputes, FTX's creditors have finally received good news. On January 3, FTX officially announced that the debtor's restructuring plan has come into effect, and customers can file claims for compensation through the official website. The first round of distribution will start within 60 days after the effective date, with an initial compensation of approximately $1.2 billion. After a long process of bankruptcy and asset recovery, FTX currently has $14.7 billion to $16.5 billion available for repaying customers and other creditors.
This news has brought joy to creditors; although cash compensation means they will incur some losses, the long road of debt collection has finally yielded results. For the market, this news is a mixed blessing. On one hand, FTX's compensation may bring new liquidity; on the other hand, its sell-off to raise funds has also put pressure on some cryptocurrencies.
Looking back at the FTX incident, it is undoubtedly a major negative event in the history of cryptocurrency. The collapse of FTX affected hundreds of crypto enterprises, and many investment institutions suffered losses, resulting not only in a market crash but also seriously damaging public trust in cryptocurrency. The improper actions of SBF and his team, such as fund misappropriation and financial fraud, further provoked great anger among users.
Since FTX filed for bankruptcy in November 2022, there has been a long tug-of-war between creditors and FTX. Initially, FTX's funding gap was estimated at $8 billion, but as the investigation deepened, the final claims exceeded 36,000, with total creditor claims amounting to approximately $16 billion.
During this period, the FTX restructuring plan has gone through several twists and turns. From the new CEO John J. Ray III proposing the idea of restarting the exchange, to multiple companies expressing interest in acquisition, the market's confidence in the restructuring plan gradually increased. However, the intrinsic value of the FTT token was determined to be zero by the court, which disappointed some holders once again.
Nevertheless, with the continued rise of the crypto market, FTX stated in February 2024 that it had sufficient funds to fully pay all approved claims. On October 8, a U.S. court officially approved FTX's reorganization plan, allowing it to make its first repayments to creditors, involving an amount exceeding $14 billion.
According to the latest plan, creditors must complete tax form submissions and KYC verification by January 20. The first batch of "convenience class" users (with claims of $50,000 or less) will be prioritized for repayment, accounting for approximately 98% of users, who can expect a 119% repayment. Certain crypto market platforms will assist FTX in the compensation.
However, this compensation plan is not without its flaws. FTX stated that it can only compensate in the form of stablecoins and fiat currency, and the compensation amount is calculated based on the value at the date of the claim application. Considering that the price of Bitcoin has risen from $16,000 at that time to $95,000 now, some creditors have expressed dissatisfaction.
Nevertheless, most creditors expressed satisfaction with the compensation results. After all, it is not easy to recover funds during the long process of debt collection.
The $16 billion payout has undoubtedly attracted widespread attention from the market. FTX primarily raised funds by selling its held encryption assets. According to reports, FTX previously held a large amount of mainstream encryption currencies, such as SOL, BTC, and ETH. Recently, FTX has successively sold part of its holdings, including all GBTC shares and some SOL.
Currently, FTX still holds about $1.343 billion in encryption assets, with tokens such as FTT, OXY, MAPS, and Media accounting for a large proportion. The potential sell-off of these tokens may have a short-term impact on the market, especially for currencies with lower liquidity or high concentration of FTX holdings.
However, in the long run, the $16 billion payout could bring new liquidity to the crypto market. Although some of the funds may not flow directly into the market, a significant portion is expected to return to the encryption field, which is a positive development for the crypto market that often faces liquidity issues.
Currently, the crypto market is facing multiple challenges. Economic losses caused by wildfires in California, escalating political divisions, and tightening global liquidity are all putting pressure on the market. However, with the potential for the new U.S. government to implement policies favorable to the encryption industry, the market still maintains a certain level of optimism.
As of the time of writing, the price of Bitcoin has risen to $95,452, and Ethereum is quoted at $3,183. Although the market may continue to fluctuate in the short term, the long-term outlook remains positive.