The UK has just made a major move—the “2025 Property (Digital Assets, etc.) Act” has officially come into effect.

This means that from now on, digital assets like Ethereum are officially recognized as your personal property in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Doesn’t sound like much? The actual impact is significant:

- The law finally clarifies that in cases of theft or fraud, there is a clear legal basis for accountability.
- In the event of bankruptcy and liquidation, how crypto assets are handled is no longer a gray area.
- Banks and other institutions now have far fewer concerns about accepting digital assets as collateral.
- There’s real legal protection for investors’ rights.

What’s even more interesting is the market reaction. Take a look at ETH’s futures open interest—it’s been climbing steadily ever since the sharp drop in October, with traders clearly increasing their positions. Although the spot price hasn’t returned to its peak yet, the derivatives market is already heating up.

On one hand, the legal framework is clear; on the other, market confidence is returning. Combined, this dual driving force could really lead to something.

To put it plainly, don’t just focus on the ups and downs of the price chart. What truly supports long-term value are these seemingly dull legal confirmations and institutional developments. This move by the UK may well be a signal flare for global digital asset compliance.

ETH is now not just code and consensus—it legally and fully belongs to its holders.

(Markets carry risks. The above is for information sharing only and does not constitute investment advice.)