FTX to Repay Over $5 Billion to Creditors on May 30

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX will distribute more than $5 billion to creditors on May 30. The payout marks one of the largest single-day distributions in crypto bankruptcy history.

Eligible creditors must have had an “Allowed” claim status as of April 11, 2025. They were also required to complete Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, submit tax forms, and select a distribution provider.

FTX to Make the Biggest Single-day Distribution in May? 

The payment will focus on claims exceeding $50,000. Creditors who missed earlier rounds but completed compliance steps by the April deadline will also qualify for this distribution.

Also, creditors who selected Kraken or BitGo as their distribution service provider can expect to receive funds within one to three business days after May 30.

Previously, FTX disbursed around $800 million to smaller creditors with claims under $50,000. A second round for this group is expected later this year, totaling an additional $400 million.

All distributions are calculated based on asset values when FTX’s bankruptcy filing in November 2022, not current crypto market prices.

Meanwhile, several analysts think such a massive distribution could spark an altcoin season. This optimism comes from the narrative that creditors will likely invest back into the market to make up for their missed opportunities.

BREAKING: FTX TO DISTRIBUTE $5B TO CREDITORS ON MAY 30THWhat do you think happens next? pic.twitter.com/NjATSkqaLT

— Arkham (@arkham) May 15, 2025

FTX’s bankruptcy estate has gathered between $14.7 billion and $16.5 billion in assets. It estimates that 98% of eligible creditors will recover at least 118% of their original claim value in cash. 

However, this repayment is based on cryptocurrency values at the time of FTX’s collapse in November 2022, not current market prices.

Creditors who fail to complete compliance requirements by June 1 risk forfeiting their claims. FTX urges all affected parties to verify their status on the official claims portal.

The upcoming payout represents a major step in closing the long-running bankruptcy case that has reshaped crypto industry trust. FTT token also surged nearly 12% following today’s announcement.

FTX Token (FTT) 24-Hour Price Chart. Source: TradingView

On a side note, there are rumors about a potential Netflix series around the exchange’s collapse and the life of Sam Bankman-Fried.