79% of FTX Creditors to Reinvest in Crypto, 62% Betting on Solana: Survey

Majority of Creditors Plan to Reinvest, Solana Leads the Way

After two years of uncertainty following the collapse of FTX, most creditors remain undeterred in their faith in crypto. A survey conducted by NFTevening in partnership with Storible reveals that 79% of FTX creditors intend to reinvest their repayments into digital assets, with a significant portion betting on Solana. 

The survey, which gathered responses from 1,016 FTX creditors via the Prolific research platform, highlights the resilience of investors despite past market turbulence and ongoing regulatory uncertainty.

Among those planning to reinvest, Solana stands out as the preferred choice. The survey found that 62% of creditors will allocate their repayments to SOL, reinforcing its dominance in the post-FTX recovery narrative. Despite setbacks such as the LIBRA rug pull and the Meteora scandal, confidence in Solana’s long-term potential remains strong. 

Beyond SOL itself, 44% of respondents intend to reinvest in Solana-based projects, further cementing the blockchain’s status as a key player in the ecosystem. 

Ethereum follows as the second most popular reinvestment option, attracting 31% of creditors, while 16% plan to put their funds into BNB Chain projects. 

The remaining 9% are eyeing alternative ecosystems, suggesting a broader diversification strategy among investors.

Memecoins continue to draw interest, with one-third of respondents signaling their intent to allocate a portion of their repayments to speculative assets. Although the hype around Solana-based memecoins has cooled, a sizable number of creditors still see potential in high-risk, high-reward plays. 

Meanwhile, artificial intelligence-related cryptocurrencies are gaining traction, with 31% of creditors prioritizing investments in AI-driven blockchain projects, reflecting the broader trend of AI adoption across industries.

Market conditions are also playing a critical role in shaping creditor strategies. If Solana’s price dips below $145, 71% of creditors say they will either hold or increase their positions, signaling strong conviction in the asset’s future. 

This level of resilience suggests that many FTX creditors view their repayments as an opportunity to rebuild rather than exit the market entirely. The survey findings underscore a key takeaway: while the collapse of FTX was a major setback, it has not shaken the fundamental belief in crypto’s long-term viability among those most directly affected.

Prior to the NFTevening survey, market commentators, based on data by FTX creditor Sunil, had predicted that much of the repayment funds would not flow back into the crypto market. Their estimate, based on early payout distribution data, suggested that 50% of the initial $800 million allocation would go to debt buyers—traditional financial institutions that typically seek profit rather than reinvest in digital assets. 

The survey results now provide a clearer picture, revealing that while original creditors remain committed to crypto, the broader market impact of the repayment process may be more limited than initially expected. With larger claims exceeding $17 billion set to be repaid in phases starting in Q2 2025, the long-term effect on crypto liquidity remains uncertain.

This article has been refined and enhanced by ChatGPT.