توقع: Will Trump pardon SBF by July 31?

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Market context

Sam Bankman-Fried has formally petitioned President Donald Trump for a pardon after completing his 25-year sentence, yet the President has publicly ruled out granting clemency to the FTX founder twice in 2026, citing the $11 billion fraud scale [1][3]. Despite the application being marked “pending” at the Department of Justice, Trump’s stated position remains unchanged, with White House spokespeople reiterating his January interview declaration that he has no intention of pardoning Bankman-Fried [2][11].

Historically, Trump has granted over 1,400 pardons and commutations in his second term, including more than 1,200 for January 6 events, and has shown willingness to pardon white-collar offenders such as Ross Ulbricht and Changpeng Zhao [1][3]. However, SBF’s case differs fundamentally: his requested relief is a “pardon after completion of sentence,” which offers no early release and only restores civil rights post-incarceration [4]. This distinction, combined with Trump’s explicit rejection, explains the market’s 0% implied probability, as precedent suggests clemency is unlikely for those involved in massive customer fund misappropriation.

Traders should monitor any shift in Trump’s public stance or a formal denial from the Office of the Pardon Attorney, though no such update has emerged since June 2026 [1][2]. The primary catalyst remains Trump’s own statements; any deviation from his current “no pardon” stance would be the only plausible driver for a probability increase, yet recent reporting confirms his position is firm [3][7]. With the settlement window ending in July 2026 and no indication of policy change, the outcome appears effectively locked.

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