FTX prepares third round of distributions as court frees up $1.9B in claim reserves

FTX has announced its next major distribution date, setting September 30, 2025, as the expected launch for creditor payouts.

According to a statement released on July 23, the record date for eligibility is August 15, covering allowed claims from Class 5 Customer Entitlement, Class 6 General Unsecured, and new Convenience Claims.

The distribution follows a key development in the bankruptcy proceedings. A Delaware court has authorized a $1.9 billion reduction in the disputed claims reserve, lowering it from $6.5 billion to $4.3 billion. The freed capital will be included in this third round of payouts.

Distributions will be processed through FTX’s service providers: BitGo, Kraken, and Payoneer. Claimants must complete KYC verification, tax submissions, and platform onboarding before the record date.

This marks FTX’s third distribution round. Earlier this year, the exchange initiated its first payout to Convenience Claim holders on February 18, followed by a second $5 billion distribution on May 30.