[SCHEDULE 13D] Exodus Movement, Inc. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FTX Recovery Trust reports ownership of 1,823,486 shares of Exodus Movement, Inc. Class A common stock, representing 21.6% of the 9,412,670 shares outstanding as of May 22, 2025. The shares were deemed transferred to the Trust on the Effective Date of the FTX chapter 11 plan (January 3, 2025), and no funds were used to acquire the reported shares.

The Trust states its purpose is to liquidate assets and make distributions to former creditors under the plan, while continuing to monitor the investment and potentially acquire or dispose of securities. The Trust has made no transactions in the past 60 days and reports no contracts or arrangements with respect to the issuer's securities.

Positive

• Significant disclosed stake: FTX Recovery Trust reports ownership of 1,823,486 shares (21.6%) of EXOD Class A common stock.
• Transfer via confirmed bankruptcy plan: Shares were deemed transferred to the Trust on the Plan Effective Date (January 3, 2025) and no funds were used to acquire them.

Negative

• Stated liquidation purpose: The Trust's explicit intent to liquidate assets and make distributions to former creditors may result in disposal of the reported shares.
• Potential for future share dispositions: The Trust expressly may acquire or dispose of securities in open market or private transactions, creating potential selling pressure.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: A 21.6% position held by the FTX Recovery Trust, paired with an explicit liquidation purpose, represents a material holding with potential sell-side implications.

The Schedule 13D discloses that 1,823,486 shares were transferred to the Trust pursuant to the confirmed chapter 11 plan effective January 3, 2025; the filing states no funds were used to acquire the shares. The Trust's stated objective to liquidate assets and distribute proceeds to former creditors is a material policy that may lead to future disposals in open market or negotiated transactions. The filing also notes the Trust may engage with the issuer and other holders while it evaluates strategic options. There were no reported transactions in the past 60 days.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: The Trust may engage with Exodus Movement on corporate matters, but its primary stated purpose is liquidation, so governance influence is uncertain.

The Schedule 13D confirms the Trust will monitor and may evaluate the issuer's operations, management, capital structure and may seek discussions with the issuer and other security holders. While that leaves open the possibility of governance engagement or proposals, the filing explicitly frames the Trust's purpose as liquidating assets to satisfy creditor distributions under the confirmed plan. The filing indicates no existing contracts or arrangements with respect to issuer securities and no recent transactions.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Exodus Movement, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.000001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

30209R106

(CUSIP Number)

Mary H. Cilia
2600 South Shore Boulevard, Suite 300
League City, TX, 77573
(281) 682-1228

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

01/03/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 30209R106

1

Name of reporting person

FTX Recovery Trust

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 1,823,486.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 1,823,486.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

1,823,486.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

21.6 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

(1) The share percentage in Row (13) is based on a total of 9,412,670 shares of Exodus Movement, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock, par value $0.000001 per share, outstanding as of May 22, 2025 as disclosed in Exodus Movement, Inc.'s Schedule 14C Information Statement filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 2, 2025.

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Class A Common Stock, par value $0.000001 per share
(b)	Name of Issuer: Exodus Movement, Inc.
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 15418 Weir Street, #333, Omaha, NEBRASKA , 68137.
Item 2.	Identity and Background
(a)	This Schedule 13D is being filed by the FTX Recovery Trust (the "Trust" and the "Reporting Person"), a statutory trust organized under the laws of the state of Delaware. The trustees of the Reporting Person (the "Covered Persons") are set forth in Schedule I to Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated by reference herein.
(b)	The business address of the Reporting Person is 2600 South Shore Boulevard, Suite 300, League City, Texas 77573. The business address of each Covered Person is set forth in Schedule I of Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference.
(c)	The principal business of the Trust is to hold, invest and dispose of its assets. Each Covered Person's present principal occupation is set forth in Schedule I of Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference.
(d)	During the last five years, neither the Reporting Person nor, to the Reporting Person's knowledge, any of the Covered Persons has been convicted in any criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
(e)	During the last five years, neither the Reporting Person nor, to the Reporting Person's knowledge, any of the Covered Persons was a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
(f)	The Reporting Person is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. Each Covered Person's citizenship is set forth in Schedule I of Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 3.	Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
	On November 11 and November 14, 2022, FTX Trading Ltd. and certain of its subsidiaries (together with FTX Trading Ltd., the "Debtors") filed voluntary petitions for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Bankruptcy Court"). On October 8, 2024, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the "Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of FTX Trading Ltd. and its Debtor Affiliates" (as amended, modified, or supplemented from time to time, the "Plan"). On January 3, 2025 (the "Effective Date"), all conditions precedent to the occurrence of the effective date as set forth in the Plan were satisfied or waived and the Plan became effective. On the Effective Date, in accordance with the Plan, all shares of the Issuer owned by the Debtors were deemed to be transferred to the Trust. No funds were used to acquire the Common Stock that caused the filing of this schedule.
Item 4.	Purpose of Transaction
	The purpose of the Trust is to liquidate its assets, including the reported shares, and make distributions to former creditors and other stakeholders of the Debtors as contemplated under the Plan. The Reporting Person intends to monitor and evaluate its investment on an ongoing basis and expects regularly to review and consider alternative ways of managing such investment. Subject to market conditions, valuations, regulatory approvals and any other applicable approvals, the Reporting Person may acquire additional securities of the Issuer or dispose of any securities of the Issuer in open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise. In exploring ways to manage its investment, and as part of its ongoing investment activities, the Reporting Person will continually evaluate the Issuer's business, financial condition, results of operations, capital structure, management, synergies, stock market performance, competitive outlook and other relevant factors. As part of such evaluations, the Reporting Person intends to seek the views of, hold discussions with, and respond to inquiries from representatives of the Issuer and other persons regarding the Issuer's affairs. The Reporting Person may also engage in other discussions with representatives of the Issuer and/or with other holders of the Issuer's securities and, from time to time, suggest or take a position regarding, or participate in, a variety of matters relating to the Issuer, which may include, among other things, the Issuer's operations, management, corporate governance, capital structure or its control, strategic alternatives and direction. To facilitate its consideration of such matters, the Reporting Person may retain consultants and advisors and may enter into discussions with third parties. The Reporting Person may exchange information with any such persons, including as applicable, pursuant to appropriate confidentiality or similar agreements. The Reporting Person may, at any time, and from time to time, (i) review or reconsider its position and/or change its purpose and/or formulate plans or proposals with respect thereto and (ii) consider or propose one or more of the actions described in subparagraphs (a) - (j) of Item 4 of the instructions to Schedule 13D.
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	The Trust is the record holder of 21.6% of the outstanding Common Stock, comprising 1,823,486 shares. This percentage was calculated based on a total of 9,412,670 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock outstanding as of May 22, 2025 as disclosed in the Issuer's Schedule 14C Information Statement filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 2, 2025.
(b)	1,823,486
(c)	Except as set forth in this Schedule 13D, the Reporting Persons have not effected any transactions with respect to the Common Stock during the past 60 days.
(d)	Not applicable
(e)	Not applicable
Item 6.	Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer
	The Reporting Person is not party to any contracts, arrangeents, understandings or relationships with respect to the securities of the Issuer.
Item 7.	Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
	99.1 - Schedule I

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

FTX Recovery Trust

Signature:	Mary H. Cilia
Name/Title:	Chief Financial Officer
Date:	08/08/2025

FAQ

Who filed the Schedule 13D for EXOD?

The filing was made by the FTX Recovery Trust.

How many EXOD shares does the FTX Recovery Trust report owning and what percentage is that?

The Trust reports owning 1,823,486 shares, representing 21.6% of the Class A common stock based on 9,412,670 shares outstanding as of May 22, 2025.

How did the Trust acquire the EXOD shares?

The shares were deemed transferred to the Trust under the confirmed FTX chapter 11 plan that became effective on January 3, 2025; the filing states no funds were used to acquire the shares.

What is the Trust's stated purpose for holding EXOD shares?

The Trust states its purpose is to liquidate its assets and make distributions to former creditors and intends to monitor and evaluate the investment.

Has the Trust traded EXOD shares recently or entered into agreements about the shares?

The filing states the Trust has not effected any transactions in the past 60 days and is not party to any contracts, arrangements or understandings with respect to the issuer's securities.