FTX US was a cryptocurrency exchange launched in 2020 to provide trading services to U.S. customers, operating separately from its international counterpart, FTX.com. The platform offered a range of products, including spot trading for over 30 cryptocurrency pairs, an NFT marketplace supporting Ethereum and Solana, and services like FTX Pay and FTX Card. FTX US was owned and operated by West Realm Shires Services, Inc., and was headquartered in Berkeley, California.
In November 2022, FTX US, along with FTX.com and affiliated entities, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a severe liquidity crisis. This event left many customers unable to access their funds, highlighting the risks associated with unregulated cryptocurrency platforms.
