Chainlink is gaining momentum again, and not just in price. The project has been at the center of some of the biggest developments in crypto and finance this month.
From major policy moments to deep protocol upgrades and rising whale activity, there’s a growing case that LINK price may be on its way toward setting new all-time highs.
Here are three reasons why analysts and investors are watching Chainlink closely this cycle.
1. Chainlink’s Role in U.S. Crypto Policy and Tokenization Standards
On July 18, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov showed up at the White House, standing next to President Donald Trump as he signed the GENIUS Act into law, a bill aimed at building out digital asset infrastructure and regulating stablecoins.
According to Chainlink’s own post on X, the team’s been behind the scenes for a while now, working closely with lawmakers, regulators, and other officials to help shape crypto policy in the U.S.
That same week, Chainlink also launched its Automated Compliance Engine (ACE), a tool designed to handle regulatory checks automatically for assets moving across chains. It’s a move that could make it easier for institutions to step into onchain finance without worrying about compliance hurdles.
Moments ago at the White House (@WhiteHouse), Chainlink’s @SergeyNazarov joined senior government and digital asset leaders as U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump) signed the GENIUS Act into law.From representing the blockchain industry at key public and private… pic.twitter.com/RAEugJkWjZ
— Chainlink (@chainlink) July 18, 2025
This could play a major role in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, especially as institutions seek compliant ways to adopt onchain finance.
Looking ahead, CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol) integrations with JPMorgan, Westpac, and others are expected to roll out soon, based on reports from CryptoFrontNews. These integrations would allow Chainlink (LINK) to be used as collateral for cross-chain settlement, strengthening its utility across both crypto-native and institutional systems.
2. Whale Accumulation and Strong Onchain Metrics
Large holders have been adding to their LINK positions in a big way. Since late June, whales have accumulated over 8 million LINK, worth around $150 million, pushing total whale holdings to 175.91 million tokens.
Data from NewsBTC also shows that LINK reserves on exchanges have dropped to all-time lows, with $21.8 million in net outflows in July alone.
Investor confidence appears to be growing. Around 77% of LINK holders have held for more than a year, suggesting that short-term sell pressure is low and that most wallets are positioning for long-term gains.
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3. Global Adoption Through Real-World Use Cases
Chainlink’s real-world integrations are expanding fast. Westpac, one of Australia’s largest banks, announced that it’s using Chainlink in Project Acacia, a joint initiative with the Reserve Bank of Australia. Through this project, Chainlink’s tech is powering DvP (Delivery vs. Payment) settlements for tokenized assets across blockchain and traditional payment systems.
According to Westpac and DFCRC, tokenization could save up to AUD $12 billion annually in the Australian market alone. By making asset settlements more efficient, secure, and compliant, Chainlink is helping shape how institutional capital moves onchain.
We are excited to announce that Westpac Institutional Bank (@Westpac) and Imperium Markets are implementing Chainlink in Project Acacia, a new joint initiative between the Reserve Bank of Australia and Digital Finance CRC (DFCRC).https://t.co/pLh1i6VqzyThe Chainlink Runtime… pic.twitter.com/hO84SJnVqh
— Chainlink (@chainlink) July 17, 2025
What Could Happen to the LINK Price?
Chainlink all-time high is just over $52, and with everything that’s happening lately, some traders think that target might be back in play.
If adoption keeps picking up, especially with big names like JPMorgan and Westpac now in the mix, there’s talk that LINK price could climb to $70 or even higher in this cycle.
Right now, there’s still a lot of room to grow.The RSI is pretty high, so a short-term pullback wouldn’t be surprising. But with all the new partnerships, the government recognition, and the push toward real-world asset tokenization, LINK looks like it’s in a strong spot. If the market stays bullish, this could be one of the top projects to watch.
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