FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange that declared bankruptcy in November 2022, has unveiled a new repayment plan that promises to not only cover all claims from creditors but also to provide additional compensation. According to the plan, which awaits approval from the Delaware Bankruptcy Court, 98% of the creditors will receive up to 118% of their claimed amounts.
Comprehensive Repayment Strategy
Under the proposed repayment framework, creditors with claims of $50,000 or less will benefit from a 118% repayment rate, which FTX projects will apply to the vast majority of its creditors by number. This marks a significant shift from earlier strategies that would have compensated creditors based solely on the value of their assets at the time of the exchange’s collapse.
Financial Outlook and Market Recovery
The initiative comes in the wake of a robust recovery in the cryptocurrency market, with significant price increases observed in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This resurgence has substantially improved FTX’s financial standing, enabling it to propose payouts that include compensation for the time value of money invested by non-governmental creditors.
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John J. Ray III, FTX’s CEO and chief restructuring officer, expressed satisfaction with the exchange’s ability to offer full repayment plus interest under the Chapter 11 restructuring plan. The total distribution to creditors is estimated to be between $14.5 billion and $16.3 billion, with the intended payments to be processed within 60 days following the plan’s activation.
Background and Restructuring Efforts
Following its high-profile financial debacle, which revealed an $8 billion deficit, FTX has been engaged in various recovery initiatives, including a significant $884 million sale of shares in AI firm Anthropic in March. Despite these efforts, FTX has ruled out a revival of its cryptocurrency trading operations, focusing instead on fulfilling its obligations to creditors.
This new repayment proposal represents a pivotal development in FTX’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, promising a more favorable outcome for the vast majority of its creditors.
