On February 10th, Sam Bankman-Fried, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison on multiple charges of fraud and conspiracy, spoke out again through his verified X account, claiming that “FTX has never gone bankrupt” and accusing the company’s legal counsel of submitting a “false bankruptcy petition.” This statement starkly contrasts with the rulings of U.S. courts, regulatory documents, and financial audit results, and has quickly drawn attention within the crypto community.
According to judicial records, SBF was involved in embezzling over $8 billion of customer assets, leading the platform to become insolvent by the end of 2022. The massive losses of his affiliated trading firm Alameda Research were the direct cause of the collapse. Although subsequent asset recoveries and market rebounds have improved creditor expectations in some cases, prosecutors and judges emphasize that this does not change the established facts of fraud.
It is noteworthy that U.S. law prohibits federal prisoners from directly using social media, so these posts are almost certainly made by third parties. Nevertheless, the account has repeatedly acted as an “amplifier” of market sentiment. Previously, several short posts triggered short-term sharp fluctuations related to FTT, demonstrating that his personal influence has not completely dissipated.
Industry observers point out that such “prisoner messages” are more like triggers for manipulation and emotional trading rather than disclosures based on fundamentals. As crypto market regulation tightens, these events serve as a reminder for investors to distinguish between legal facts and personal narratives.
From judicial rulings to funding gaps and controversial social media statements, the FTX incident continues to influence market perception. Moving forward, regardless of SBF’s public statements, his case remains one of the most cautionary examples in the history of the crypto industry.
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