FTX’s collapse in 2022 has put thousands of creditors in uncertainty, but as repayments finally begin, an unexpected trend emerges: Most creditors are still bullish on cryptocurrencies. Nftevening collaborated with Storible to investigate 1016 FTX creditors to delve into how they plan to make a repayment.
Key Discovery
- 79% of creditors will reinvest in cryptocurrencies through repayments.
- 62% of FTX creditors will purchase SOL via repayment.
- 44% of creditors will reinvest in the Solana project.
- One-third of creditors will repay their debt investments.
Methodology
We surveyed 1,016 FTX creditors through a prolific online research platform that is widely used. Eligible only if at least 10% of the participants’ portfolio consists of SOLs, or if they hold at least $100 worth of SOLs for more than a year. To maintain data quality, the survey involves two careful checking questions and excluding any invalid responses from the final analysis.
As the discovery relies on self-reported data, there are biases such as telescopes or exaggerations. It is important to note that the results presented here reflect participants’ responses, not our views, and should not be interpreted as investment advice.
The survey was conducted on February 19, 2025.
How will FTX creditors repay creditors
Our investigation found 79% of FTX creditors plan to reinvest their repayments into cryptocurrencies,average 29% To this end, they allocated repayment funds.
The highest investment option for Solana
Among the creditors who plan to reinvest, 62% plan to buy Solana (Sol)consolidate its position as the preferred choice for recovery-focused investors. Even after the recent Libra carpet pull and process scandal, it has confidence in some Solana-based projects 44% of creditors plan to reinvest in the Solana ecosystem.
Ethereum is the second most popular reinvestment blockchain. 31% of creditors allocate their funds to Ethereum projectsalthough 16% prefer BNB chains. the remaining 9% Plan to explore other ecosystems.
These results highlight the amazing resilience within the Solana community. Instead of retreating on negative headlines, investors see blockchain fundamentals (speed, low fees and a vibrant ecosystem) as justification for keeping the course.
Memecoins and AI coins have aroused intense interest
Interestingly, the investigation found One-third of FTX creditors plan to allocate their repayments to Memecoins. Even though the momentum of Solana-based Memecoins has slowed down, investors are still very interested in Bold Play.
also, 31% of creditors prioritize AI-related cryptocurrenciesreflecting a broader trend in AI integration across the industry.
FTX creditors are buying DIP
Market conditions also shape how FTX creditors handle their reinvestment strategies. if Sol falls below $145an amazing 71% of creditors say they will hold or buy moreshowing resilience and confidence in the long-term potential of assets. This highlights how many creditors there are, although past losses and current bearish events remain optimistic about Solana’s future.
in conclusion
Despite the recent controversy, the investigation shows that FTX creditors remain confident in the entire cryptocurrency market, with Solana being the focus. The fact that most plans to reinvest their repayments suggests a broader belief in the long-term potential of blockchain technology. This resilience emphasizes how market participants see frustration as temporary, but focus on future opportunities. Even after the recent challenges, Solana’s ability to maintain investor interest highlights its ongoing relevance in the evolving crypto landscape.
