FTX Modifies Bitcoin And Crypto Sale Proposal For Court Last Minute
September 13 2023 - 07:30AM
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In a recent court filing, FTX, the crypto exchange currently
navigating bankruptcy, has made last-minute adjustments to its
proposal concerning the sale of its Bitcoin and crypto holdings.
This move is seen as an attempt to address concerns raised by the
US Trustee, the bankruptcy branch of the Department of Justice.
FTX’s initial proposal, which is set to be reviewed in a Delaware
Bankruptcy Court today, September 13, aimed to liquidate $3.4
billion in Bitcoin and other crypto assets. The market had been
rife with concerns about the potential impact of such a massive
sale, fearing it could exert significant selling pressure on an
already fragile market. Related Reading: Tron’s Justin Sun Mulls
Over Making A Move On FTX’s Crypto Stash, Here’s Why On August 24,
FTX had proposed appointing Galaxy Digital, led by Mike Novogratz,
as the investment manager to oversee the sale and management of
these recovered assets. The plan allowed FTX to sell up to $100
million worth of tokens per week, a cap that could be increased to
$200 million on an individual token basis. Details Of The Revised
Bitcoin And Crypto Sale Proposal FTX’s revised proposal indicates
that the exchange will not be required to issue advance public
notice of these transactions due to their potential to
significantly influence market prices. This decision comes in light
of the fact that the mere prospect of a crypto entity selling up to
$100 million of assets weekly has already dampened the sentiment of
the market. The US Trustee had initially opposed FTX’s plan,
emphasizing that any intent to sell off significant assets like
bitcoin (BTC) or ether (ETH) should be widely publicized to allow
others the opportunity to voice objections. In a compromise, FTX
has now agreed to keep the US Trustee and committees representing
the exchange’s creditors privately informed. FTX’s holdings, as of
August 31, include $1.16 billion in Solana’s SOL, $560 million
in BTC, $192 million in ETH, $137 million in APT, $120 million in
USDT, $119 million in XRP, $49 million in BIT, $46 million in STG,
$41 million in WBTC and $37 million in WETH. Related Reading: FTX
Unveils $3.4B Crypto Holdings: $1.16B Solana, $560M Bitcoin – Is
Trouble On The Horizon? Notably, a significant portion of FTX’s SOL
tokens is locked and will only be fully vested between 2025 and
2028. This means any sale would involve a buyer taking over FTX’s
vesting contract, negating the possibility of a sudden massive dump
of SOL tokens. Market Reactions And Concerns Renowned crypto trader
Hsaka voiced concerns on X about the potential information
disparity. Hsaka pointed out that while market makers and OTC
buyers might receive crucial price-moving information, smaller
investors could be left in the dark. He tweeted: “So with the new
FTX liquidation proposal they wouldn’t issue advanced public notice
before they start liquidating assets, but would let members of the
creditors committee know. The same committee with a bunch of Market
Makers and OTC desks on it?” While FTX’s last-minute changes to its
liquidation plan seem strategic, aiming to minimize potential
market disruptions, they also raise questions about transparency.
The court order authorizing the liquidation still suggests that the
interests of all stakeholders have been considered. However, the
Bitcoin and crypto community will be keenly watching Judge John
Dorsey’s decision in the Delaware courtroom and the subsequent
market reactions. At press time, BTC traded at $26,124. Featured
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