Stablecoin release targets high-value traders who are likely to reinvest quickly.
Analysts expect selective momentum in altcoins following the payout.
FTX is preparing to release over $5 billion in stablecoins as part of its creditor repayment process. The scheduled distribution targets former users with balances above $50,000. This payout equals nearly 2% of the global stablecoin supply, raising market-wide liquidity concerns.
JUST IN: FTX to begin distributing over $5B in stablecoins to creditors on May 30. pic.twitter.com/7bVQGEmPGw
— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) May 28, 2025
Analysts expect ripple effects across Bitcoin and altcoin trading in the days following the release.
High-Value Creditors Set to Receive Stablecoin Payouts
FTX’s upcoming release of stablecoins will benefit creditors who held account balances exceeding $50,000 before the exchange’s collapse. The distribution, valued at over $5 billion, includes leading stablecoins such as USDT, USDC, and BUSD, according to sources close to the matter. This marks a critical step in the platform’s ongoing recovery plan.
Unlike broader retail-focused distributions, this payout’s eligibility requirement creates a narrow pool of recipients. Analysts say this concentrated release may lead to rapid reallocation of funds into the broader crypto market.
Crypto analyst Miles Deutscher stated on social media that this event has been largely overlooked despite its potential to increase short-term liquidity.
Deutscher added that many of the eligible creditors are experienced market participants. He noted that the capital could flow directly into active trading, especially in the altcoin sector.
Analysts Eye Altcoin Market for Liquidity-Driven Price Action
The release will influence trading behavior in the altcoin space. With over $5 billion worth of stablecoins entering circulation, analysts expect quick conversions into Bitcoin and various altcoins. This liquidity injection may raise demand and spark short-term gains, especially in lower-cap tokens.
Data shows that altcoins outside the top 10 hold a combined market capitalization of approximately $265 billion. The relative strength index (RSI) across these assets is near 55, suggesting steady but not overbought momentum. Daily trading volume is also high, nearing $44 billion, reflecting strong ongoing participation.
Analysts predict increased volatility in the days following the release, particularly if prominent positions shift quickly. While the added liquidity presents opportunities, it may also create uneven market movements.
Experts believe altcoins with existing upward trends could benefit the most, as traders seek to capitalize on momentum-driven gains.
The structured payout date of May 30 offers a clear timeline for when this liquidity shift could begin. With most of the funds going to large holders, the capital is expected to re-enter the crypto market soon after distribution.
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