The FTX bankruptcy estate has announced key deadlines for creditor repayments. Eligible claimants must complete registration by June 16, 2026, to participate in the next distribution round, with payouts scheduled to begin on July 31, 2026. The estate has also reduced its reserve for disputed claims by approximately $6 billion, a move that could accelerate payments to undisputed creditors, while NFT and equity claimants will be addressed in later phases.
The FTX estate has set a registration deadline of June 16, 2026, for the next round of customer reimbursements. Payouts from this distribution are expected to commence on July 31, 2026, as part of the ongoing asset recovery process. This timeline provides a window for both retail and institutional creditors to complete required compliance and verification steps.
According to the filing, holders of NFTs and preferred equity will be handled in subsequent distribution phases. The estate justified this approach by citing the complexity of valuing such non-fungible assets and equity interests in bankruptcy proceedings. This structured method aims to ensure fair treatment across the different asset classes held on the failed exchange.
A significant reduction of roughly $6 billion in the reserve for disputed claims may expedite payments. The estate stated this capital efficiency measure could speed up funds reaching creditors with undisputed claims. This development follows other settlements, including a $54 million agreement with law firm Fenwick & West and a separate settlement reached by former FTX engineer Nishad Singh with the CFTC.
