The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently set a timeline: license application window opens in September 2026, and the new regulations will officially come into effect on October 25, 2027. This is not just a date.

It may seem far away, right? But think carefully—what does this mean? The traditional financial system is officially opening its doors to the crypto world, but the prerequisite is that you must obtain an entry ticket. The days of wild growth are now under a deadline. In the future, to conduct trading and financial services in the UK, you must be licensed and subject to regulatory frameworks.

The preparation period left for all enterprises is actually quite tight. Over a year sounds long, but for institutions, it’s far from enough. At this point, smart big funds are already planning. Platforms and projects that can pass compliance certification will hold the entire market’s discourse power and trust advantage. The survival space for copycats and gray areas will be greatly squeezed.

From a price perspective, there may be little fluctuation in the short term. But looking deeper, this is a definitive positive signal. Once the licensing system is officially operational, traditional institutions and large funds will have a safe entry channel. The scale of capital inflow at that time could far exceed our current expectations. Mainstream coins and assets compliant with regulatory frameworks will face re-pricing.

This is also a watershed moment for the industry. Leading trading platforms and projects with compliance DNA will benefit, while pure speculation and tokens or projects that cannot adapt to regulation will be forced out.

The market always digests expectations in advance. Although the regulations will be fully implemented in two years, related strategic narratives may start to ferment as early as 2025. The current strategy is simple: identify those that are most determined and fastest in complying, and add them to your watchlist. Opportunities always favor those who are prepared.