FTX Amasses $3.4 Billion Worth of Crypto Assets, Including $1.16 Billion in SOL

By 0xGorki 09/11/23 3:38 PM

FTX has filed for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. This announcement sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market, as it came to light that FTX held a staggering $3.4 billion in crypto assets as of August 31, 2023. The filing revealed a breakdown of these assets, with a range of popular cryptocurrencies making up FTX’s holdings.

FTX’s Crypto Asset Holdings as of August 31, 2023:

$1.16 billion in SOL
$560 million in BTC (Bitcoin)
$192 million in ETH (Ethereum)
$137 million in APT
$120 million in USDT (Tether)
$119 million in XRP (Ripple)
$49 million in BIT
$46 million in STG
$41 million in WBTC (Wrapped Bitcoin)
$37 million in WETH (Wrapped Ethereum)

These figures paint a vivid picture of the vast wealth that FTX had accumulated in the form of cryptocurrencies. However, the situation gets even more complex. The bankruptcy filing also revealed that there are 438 investment portfolios associated with FTX, holding approximately $4.5 billion in investments. These portfolios are not included in the total assets of $7 billion previously stated, and their current value is still being calculated. Prominent entities such as Genesis, Yugalabs, and Paradigm are among the notable investors in these portfolios.

As the bankruptcy proceedings continue, the cryptocurrency market is watching closely for any developments. Inside sources suggest that the bankruptcy court is likely to approve FTX’s liquidation plans by September 13, 2023. This looming decision adds an extra layer of uncertainty to the already volatile cryptocurrency market.

The potential liquidation of $3.4 billion in crypto assets raises questions about the impact on the market, as a significant sell-off of such a magnitude could lead to price fluctuations and affect investor confidence. FTX’s troubles serve as a stark reminder of the challenges and risks associated with the cryptocurrency industry.

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