LINK Breaks 2025 Records with 12% Rally, Fueled by Chainlink Buyback and Crypto Uptrend

Chainlink’s LINK Surges to 2025 High on Buyback and Institutional-Grade Security Milestones

Chainlink’s native token LINK jumped 12% to $27.80 on Thursday, marking its highest level since December, as a combination of macro momentum and protocol-specific developments fueled investor enthusiasm.

The rally came amid a broader crypto market rebound following dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole, which sparked renewed risk appetite. Bitcoin rose 3.5%, while the CoinDesk 20 Index climbed 6.5%.

Adding to LINK’s bullish momentum were two significant security certifications. Chainlink announced it had obtained ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 1 compliance—an industry first for a blockchain oracle protocol. Audits conducted by Deloitte validated Chainlink’s core offerings, including price feeds, proof-of-reserve services, and its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), reinforcing the project’s appeal to institutional users.

Meanwhile, the Chainlink Reserve executed a fresh round of token purchases, acquiring 41,000 LINK (approximately $1 million), bringing its holdings to over 150,000 LINK valued at $4.1 million. The reserve periodically uses protocol revenues to buy tokens on the open market, adding to buying pressure.

Technical Snapshot

• Key Support: Strong demand held at $24.15, with volume-backed consolidation.
• Breakout Levels: LINK cleanly broke through resistance at $25.00, $25.50, and $26.00, with institutional volume validation.
• Volume Spike: LINK’s 24-hour trading volume soared to 12.84 million, nearly 5x its average.
• Momentum: Technical indicators suggest sustained accumulation with potential for further upside, driven by a combination of corporate treasury activity and rising institutional interest.