- FTX’s significant payout involves unstaking 1.4 million SOL.
- Solana price dropped 4% ahead of distribution.
- Bitcoin remains stable above $100,000 despite FTX news.
Solana’s price, on May 16, 2025, declined by 4% to $169 following the announcement of a $5 billion creditor payout by the FTX Recovery Trust, planned for May 30.
The event reflects FTX’s preparation to distribute funds, impacting Solana’s market. The unstaking of 1.4 million SOL tokens worth about $236 million contributed to the price changes.
FTX’s official announcement about the $5 billion payout has initiated a significant market reaction. The 4% dip in Solana’s price aligns with last week’s unstaking of 1.4 million SOL tokens, amounting to approximately $236 million, indicating preparation for distribution.
“We will begin distributing over $5 billion to creditors on May 30 as part of our Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization.” – FTX Recovery Trust, Official Announcement
The FTX Recovery Trust, managing the bankruptcy proceedings, oversees the $5 billion payout under the Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization. BitGo and Kraken were appointed as Distribution Service Providers to execute the payments from May 30.
The financial markets are closely observing the effects of FTX’s activities. Solana experienced a notable impact, showing a 4% decline. The broader crypto market has largely remained stable, with Bitcoin maintaining its position above $100,000.
This event underscores the typical market responses to large-scale token liquidations from bankrupt entities. Such situations often exert temporary selling pressure on cryptocurrencies, rapidly affecting prices and market sentiment.
Historical trends suggest that Solana may face short-term volatility due to the large distribution. Regulatory attention might rise if significant assets fluctuate post-distribution. Analysts continue to monitor how FTX’s liquidation actions affect the broader crypto landscape.
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