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FTX Token Soars 60% with $16B Repayment Plan: What’s Fueling Rally?
FTX Token (FTT) jumped by 60% on Sunday, making it one of the most significant moves in the cryptocurrency market lately, according to CoinMarketCap. Meanwhile, the overall market faced a 1.80% drop in total value. Such a sharp increase in FTT’s value surprised traders, given the FTX exchange‘s bankruptcy in late 2022 due to fraudulent practices.
FTT’s trading volume skyrocketed by more than 3700%, a remarkable change, especially since the token has had no practical use since FTX’s collapse. This sudden increase in activity raised concerns, as investors still recall the token’s 90% crash after FTX’s downfall.
Creditors Displeased with Compensation
The rally aligned with unfounded rumors that FTX would begin reimbursing its defrauded creditors by September 30. However, Sunil Kavuri, an FTX creditor activist, confirmed that the court hearing on the restructuring plan would not occur until October 7, 2024. Despite the debunking of these rumors, confidence in eventual compensation persisted as announcements were made to distribute $16 billion to creditors by the end of 2024.
FTX Distribution
— Sunil (FTX Creditor Champion) (@sunil_trades) September 29, 2024
False: Large accts. spreading false info, FTX distribution has started and/or start on 1st Oct etc and $16bn inflow
7th October: Plan hearing
Approx No.
Est. $5.5bn claims bought (50%) – not crypto investors – won't reinvest in crypto
Claims <$50k:…
Amid the optimism, Sunil Kavuri voiced dissatisfaction with the settlement terms, which promise only 10% to 25% of the original losses. The unexpected rise in FTT’s value ignited discussions within the crypto community. A crypto analyst predicted that FTT’s price could range from $10 to $30, contingent upon a successful restructuring plan and subsequent venture capital infusions.
FTX is transferring 18% of DOJ forfeiture funds up to $230m to FTX equity holders (Plan supplement)
— Sunil (FTX Creditor Champion) (@sunil_trades) September 28, 2024
FTX crypto holders are getting 10% to 25% of their crypto back pic.twitter.com/3f6BePpoNU
Despite these discussions, skepticism remains high. FTX continues to face legal challenges, and the repercussions of its restructuring on FTT’s future value remain unclear. Creditors have publicly expressed their displeasure with the compensation plan, which they argue does not adequately reflect their substantial losses.
What’s Next for FTX?
As FTX inches toward a resolution of its bankruptcy proceedings, all eyes are on how the token’s value will respond to future developments. While FTT’s 60% rally provided a rare moment of optimism, the road ahead remains fraught with challenges. A successful restructuring could stabilize FTT, but until more solid outcomes emerge, the FTX market remains speculative.
With Bitcoin currently trading near $64,140, gaining 2.20% in the last 24 hours but up slightly over the past week, the broader market remains relatively steady amid the FTX turbulence. Whether FTT can sustain its upward momentum or whether this was a short-lived burst remains to be seen.
FTX Token Soars 60% with $16B Repayment Plan: What’s Fueling Rally?
