As a crypto investor who lost a significant amount of funds in the FTX debacle, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of frustration and disappointment with the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The recent court filings expressing the unhappiness of victims like myself only serve to validate our fears that the compensation we may receive might not adequately reflect what we believe we rightfully deserve.


As an analyst, I’ve noticed some discontent among FTX victims regarding the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. They argue that the estate overseeing the process is too similar to FTX, which was run by Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). The source of their frustration lies in the compensation they expect from FTX’s bankruptcy estate. They fear that this compensation may not be sufficient based on what they believe they are entitled to as investors.

In a recent court filing, it was mentioned that the value of digital assets held by FTX significantly increased since the company’s collapse during the 2022 bear market. The compensation amounts for investors are being determined based on asset prices from that time. Approximately 98% of investors are anticipated to receive an amount equal to 118% of the funds they initially had on FTX. However, some investors remain concerned and uneasy about recovering their full investment.

As a researcher studying this situation, I’ve come across some concerns raised by attorneys representing defrauded investors. They’ve expressed that their clients feel deeply aggrieved and robbed, with many viewing the bankruptcy process as an unfortunate repeat of the initial theft. The skepticism among FTX creditors is palpable when it comes to the dollar values pledged to them. Given the significant increase in crypto prices over the past few months, they’re worried about the potential losses they may incur due to this volatile market.

Since the FTX scandal, SOL has experienced a staggering increase of nearly tenfold, while Bitcoin saw a fourfold surge after investors submitted their petitions for stolen funds. According to the filing, if it weren’t for Sam Bankman Fried (SBF) committing the crimes that led to his conviction – specifically, the misappropriation and mishandling of customer assets – those customers would currently be reaping the market’s rewards since FTX’s bankruptcy in 2022. SBF is responsible for the loss of at least $8 billion and was ordered to pay $11 billion in penalties during his trial, along with serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud.

As a researcher studying the situation of the exchange’s bankruptcy, I have come across information indicating that the estate has set priorities for different investor groups in the distribution of assets. Unfortunately, FTT token investors find themselves at the bottom of this list and are growing increasingly concerned about the possibility of not recovering their investments.

In the court document, it was stated that it is improbable for owners of that particular token to be recompensed by the estate.

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2024-06-19 21:08