2026-01-09 11:22:26

Seeing this wave of regulatory actions by the UK FCA, many people are starting to get nervous. But let's analyze calmly—license applications open in September 2026, full rollout by October 2027. This is actually a long-term positive; don't overinterpret it.

Many react excessively at the mention of "regulation," thinking it's suppression. The point is, FCA's approach this time is different. They are officially incorporating crypto services into the "Financial Services and Markets Act" framework, which is akin to the government recognizing the legitimacy of this sector. Previously, platforms registered under anti-money laundering regulations will also need to re-apply for authorization—there's no automatic conversion. What about platforms that haven't applied? They will face restrictions on online business expansion, can only maintain existing operations, and won't be able to expand territory.

What does this mean? A major industry reshuffle is truly coming. In the future, trading platforms active in the UK and across Europe must obtain formal licenses. Those operating without licenses or with unclear funding sources will be gradually pushed out of the market. In the short term, the market may experience emotional fluctuations, but in the medium to long term, opening compliant channels is the real prerequisite for institutional capital to confidently enter.

On-chain data is also worth noting. Recently, the activity of some institutional wallets and custody addresses holding Bitcoin has been quite stable, with no signs of panic selling. Instead, there are small absorption moves at key price levels. The stablecoin holdings on the Ethereum network are also slowly increasing, indicating that funds are dormant and accumulating ammunition.

My conclusion is straightforward: the next big narrative in the crypto market is "regulation" and "institutionalization." Before 2026, there will be speculative hype; as we approach 2027, platforms and projects with solid fundamentals and proactive compliance preparations will enjoy valuation premiums.

Hold assets from those with solid operations and teams seriously advancing compliance. Don't be scared by noise. The market will fluctuate, but the overall direction won't change: only a transparent market can truly grow. Those who hold on will be able to reap this wave of benefits.

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LightningLady

· 01-10 02:16

We still have to wait until 2026. Who can say how the market will move in the next two years? Institutions are quietly buying, these details are indeed quite interesting. This move by FCA isn't a dump; it's actually a signal to the compliant troops. Smart people should understand this. Those shady platforms should be cleared out; I've been intolerant of them for a long time. Hold on until 2027 to see the real results. Only compliant ones will have a premium space.

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BlockDetective

· 01-09 22:03

Institutions are quietly accumulating, and this wave of regulation is actually a filter.

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GamefiHarvester

· 01-09 11:52

Haha, another wave of regulatory news. Sure enough, someone is still being pushed out. Big institutions are quietly accumulating at the bottom, while retail investors are still debating whether prices will go up or down. The rhythm is completely different. Regarding licensing and compliance, to put it bluntly, it's about paving the way for the mainstream. Those fly-by-night platforms are completely out of the game. Wait, stablecoins are increasing? That's really interesting, indicating that big funds are holding back a major move. I just want to know, will our small retail holdings also need to go through the official exchanges again to reprocess them? Instead of worrying, it's better to take advantage of the hype period to get rid of poor-quality tokens. Only truly good projects are worth holding tight. Let's see in 2027, then we'll know who was swimming naked.

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GasOptimizer

· 01-09 11:40

Wait, this actually benefits big players. Clearing out those shady platforms is just what we need. Institutions truly lack this kind of certainty. Before 2027, there will definitely be room for speculation. Bitcoin on-chain hasn't been sold off; instead, it's absorbing, which already indicates a problem. The key is to focus on projects that have been proactively pursuing compliance; avoid those skirting the line.

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YieldChaser

· 01-09 11:39

Compliance narrative is indeed the big trend, but I feel there will still be quite a few fluctuations before 2026... --- I think the most critical factor is who can get the license first; that's the real differentiator in the race. --- Data doesn't lie; institutions are quietly absorbing, and this signal is too obvious. --- Honestly, platforms that get washed out deserve it; they should have been regulated long ago. --- I'm optimistic about the long term, but can it really hold in the short term? It still depends on psychological resilience. --- Those small platforms still fighting guerrilla warfare can start to get nervous... --- Compliance costs are high; small projects probably won't last until 2027. --- The stability of institutional wallets indeed provides a lot of reassurance, but on-chain data can also be faked... --- The key issue is whether the application review will get stuck; how efficient is the UK FCA's approval process? --- Growing under the sun is quite a harsh reality, but it also points out the future direction.

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MidnightGenesis

· 01-09 11:33

On-chain data is indeed stable, and institutions haven't left. The real watershed will be when the licenses for 2027 are implemented.

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DataOnlooker

· 01-09 11:26

Institutions are quietly accumulating coins, while retail investors are still struggling with regulations. The gap is truly remarkable.

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