FTX’s Staking of $80M Ethereum Amid Bankruptcy May Affect Creditor Repayments and Market Dynamics

Key Points

1. FTX and Alameda staked $125M in ETH ($80M) and SOL ($45M) despite owing billions to creditors, sparking transparency concerns.

2. Staking locks assets, reducing immediate liquidity, which may complicate creditor repayments and erode trust if not managed transparently.

3. FTX's liquidation of over $31M in SOL earlier and recent $40M SOL unlocks have influenced market prices, though most unlocks were absorbed.

4. Staking generates passive income, potentially increasing funds for repayment, but stakeholders worry about the impact on disbursement timing.

5. FTX has already paid $6.2B to creditors, with total payouts projected at $16.5B, making asset availability critical.