FTX Recovery Trust Set to Distribute $5 Billion+ to Creditors, Coinbase Sees Potential Market Upside

The FTX Recovery Trust is poised to start distributing over $5 billion in cash and stablecoins to creditors beginning Friday, with funds expected to reach accounts within three business days via BitGo and Kraken.

This follows the first major repayment phase launched in February, which returned around $7 billion to creditors holding claims under $50,000. Despite the large payout, the earlier distribution had minimal impact on the broader crypto market, which was still grappling with broader economic headwinds.

However, analysts at Coinbase suggest this upcoming round could have a more positive effect on market sentiment. This time, the repayments will come mostly in stablecoins, offering recipients immediate liquidity on-chain, which may influence whether these funds are reinvested quickly or held.

Market optimism has also improved recently due to strong rallies in major cryptocurrencies and increased regulatory clarity. Institutional investors, in particular, might be more comfortable deploying these recovered funds as legislative efforts progress to clearly define U.S. digital asset regulation.