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Chainlink's LINK Token Rises 18% to $26.05, Outperforming Top 50 Cryptocurrencies Amid Bullish Sentiment
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025 1:45 am ET1min read
Chainlink's LINK token surged 18% to $26.05, outperforming the top 50 cryptocurrencies. Analysts cited momentum and fundamental catalysts, including Chainlink's new onchain reserve and data partnership with Intercontinental Exchange. The Chainlink Reserve has already accumulated over $1 million worth of LINK, with no withdrawals planned for several years. Analysts describe LINK as "very undervalued" and one of the best coins right now, with potential to carry toward $30.
Chainlink's LINK token surged 18% to $26.05, outperforming the top 50 cryptocurrencies. The remarkable performance can be attributed to a combination of momentum and fundamental catalysts. Notably, the introduction of Chainlink's new on-chain reserve and its partnership with the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) have been cited as key drivers.The Chainlink Reserve, which contains 109,661.68364319 LINK as of August 14, has already accumulated over $1 million worth of LINK, with no withdrawals planned for several years [1]. This reserve mechanism is designed to boost LINK demand and support the ecosystem's long-term growth. Additionally, the partnership with ICE brings institutional-grade foreign exchange (FX) and precious metals data onto blockchain networks, enhancing data accuracy and real-time availability for decentralized applications and institutional investors [2].
Analysts have described LINK as "very undervalued" and one of the best coins right now, with the potential to carry toward $30. The bullish sentiment is bolstered by strong whale activity, with large investors adding 0.67% of all LINK circulating supply in August alone [1]. Technical indicators also suggest a bullish outlook, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 64, indicating intense buying pressure [1].
The Chainlink Reserve and the ICE partnership are part of a broader strategy to integrate institutional-grade data into on-chain environments. This integration bridges traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), enabling institutions to utilize the quality pricing of tokenized assets. The reserve mechanism and the ICE partnership are expected to drive further growth and adoption of Chainlink's ecosystem.
References:
[1] https://www.abcmoney.co.uk/2025/08/chainlink-link-soars-12-on-institutional-backing-and-whale-buys/
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/chainlink-partners-ice-bring-institutional-fx-metals-data-blockchain-2508/
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