FTX Large Creditors Secure 83.9% Recovery
Account holders with concerns exceeding $50,000 are set to get 78.2 % of their balances in this round, on top of a prior 5.7 % payout issued in May 2025. This brings their cumulative recovery to 83.9 %.
From a large‑claim pool of $1.347 billion, approximately $1.053 billion is released in this tranche, alongside $76.8 million previously distributed. On average, large claimants owed $53,550 and will each recover about $41,874. While not fully repaid, analysts note the outcome remains highly favorable compared to most bankruptcy cases.
FTX Payout Rare Over‑Compensation
More so, account holders with claims less than $50,000 are getting back 120.5 % of their initial claims. This is an over‑compensation suggesting additional coverage for damages or interest.
Moreover, the small‑claim pool, valued at $336.8 million, is distributing $405.9 million, including $69.1 million above owed balances. On average, small claimants owed $4,210 will now receive about $5,073 each, making this one of the few bankruptcy cases in history where smaller creditors walk away with more than they initially lost.
U.S. Creditors Lag
Jurisdictional complexities continue to weigh on U.S. account holders, recovering just 40 % of their claims. With American claims making up nearly half of the $1.684 billion pool, about $336.8 million is being allocated domestically, significantly lower than global counterparts.
Nonetheless, FTX payout, regardless of imbalance, is remarkable, emphasizing the unprecedented resolution of the FTX case.