FTX Altcoin Payment Wave Will Happen in 2026

The FTX exchange is in the spotlight due to a development that crypto investors have been eagerly awaiting. Creditor representative Sunil announced that the next payment round of FTX is planned to take place in January 2026. To date, FTX has successfully completed three separate payment rounds, achieving a total repayment of 7.1 billion dollars.

According to data shared by Sunil, the first payment distribution was made on February 18 for 454 million dollars, the second round on May 30 for 5 billion dollars, and the third round on September 30 for 1.6 billion dollars. Following these payments, FTX's total assets are estimated to be between 16 to 17 billion dollars. A large portion of these assets consists of digital assets and altcoin investments.

FTX's new wave of payments in January 2026 coincides with a period where creditor claims based on altcoins may be revalued. The valuation of the exchange's current assets and market conditions could directly affect the magnitude of the payment in January 2026. Experts predict that if the upward trend in the crypto market continues, FTX could distribute more valuable altcoins in the next payment round.

January 2026 could be a critical date for FTX. However, the confirmation of this date is contingent upon the record date to be approved in December. It is essential for investors to closely monitor this process as it holds significant importance in shaping the accumulated claims based on altcoins and market trends.