Chainlink’s LINK Climbs 12% to New Yearly Peak on Buyback News and Market Momentum

Chainlink’s LINK Hits 2025 High as Buyback and Security Certifications Fuel Rally

Chainlink’s native token LINK surged 12% over the past 24 hours to reach $27.80—its highest price since December—on the back of protocol advancements, institutional momentum, and a broader crypto market rebound sparked by dovish Fed commentary.

The move followed remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole, which hinted at potential rate cuts. That boosted risk assets across the board, with Bitcoin rising 3.5% and the CoinDesk 20 Index climbing 6.5%.

Beyond macro drivers, Chainlink saw protocol-specific tailwinds this week. The network secured ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 1 certifications, marking a milestone for blockchain oracle platforms. Conducted by Deloitte, the audits covered Chainlink’s core infrastructure—including price feeds, proof-of-reserve services, and the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). These accreditations are expected to bolster trust and accelerate adoption among institutional clients, banks, and DeFi projects.

Further fueling price momentum, the Chainlink Reserve—which periodically conducts open market purchases of LINK using protocol revenue—acquired 41,000 tokens on Thursday (~$1 million), bringing its holdings to over 150,000 LINK (worth $4.1 million).

Technical Overview

Support Zone: Strong buying interest established at $24.15, confirmed by high-volume consolidation.
Resistance Breakouts: Clean advances past $25.00, $25.50, and $26.00 levels, with institutional-grade volume support.
Volume Surge: Trading volume hit 12.84 million LINK—over 5x the daily average.
Market Structure: The breakout followed tight consolidation between $24.70 and $25.10, signaling an accumulation phase.
Momentum Indicators: Continued upward trend with bullish divergence and signs of institutional accumulation.