Chainlink (LINK) is currently trading near $8.30, with its market capitalization holding around $6.22 billion. Over the last 24 hours, the token’s price has remained steady, fluctuating between $8.26 and $8.38 within a narrow range.
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AAPLStandard Chartered forecasts tokenized asset surge
Significant developments on the fundamental side are drawing market attention. Standard Chartered has released new research predicting that tokenized assets on public blockchains could reach a total value of $4 trillion by the end of 2028. In this scenario, Chainlink is positioned as a core infrastructure provider supporting the expansion of tokenized assets across blockchain networks.
Further optimism was shared by Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, who projects the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance will skyrocket to $2.7 trillion by 2030, representing 37-fold growth. The research outlines price objectives of $3,500 for AAVE and $100 for UNI if the sector’s expansion aligns with these expectations.
Chainlink’s role as the backbone for public chain tokenization and cross-chain connectivity remains central to Standard Chartered’s thesis. The bank highlights a $200 potential for LINK if the sector meets projected asset growth.
The $200 valuation for LINK, although widely referenced by analysts, is based on the infrastructure demands foreseen in broader tokenization adoption. Kendrick clarified that his research framework outlines this figure as a projection, not as direct price guidance.
Chainlink’s CCIP and industry partnerships
Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) has gained remarkable traction. In the first quarter of 2026, CCIP processed about $18 billion in transaction volume, facilitating smooth cross-chain asset transfers and consolidating Chainlink’s presence as a leading oracle and interoperability solution.
These advances are reinforced by a wave of partnerships. Chainlink is working with global banks such as Standard Chartered on cross-border payment pilots and has entered tokenization projects with monetary authorities, including Brazil’s central bank.
As the blockchain industry takes steps toward increasing tokenized real-world asset volumes, the need for reliable, interoperable oracle networks and cross-chain tools continues to grow. This is central to the investment narrative supporting LINK’s longer-term outlook.
In parallel with the focus on tokenized asset adoption, a new generation of DeFi platforms aims to increase market accessibility. Among them, 1stepSwap stands out by integrating traditional assets and commodities with blockchain technology. It enables users to acquire shares of major U.S. companies and precious metals—such as gold and silver—directly within their digital wallets. By automatically searching for the best available prices on the market, it allows for rapid buying and selling of world-leading stocks, all while promoting straightforward portfolio diversification without intermediaries.
Technical analysis: cycle watch and key levels
Technical analyst Chetan has identified potential reversal patterns on LINK’s long-term chart using Elliott Wave principles. His assessment suggests that LINK completed five impulse waves by December 2024 and is now in a primary B corrective phase. Recent price action hovers near major Fibonacci support zones, and if the pattern holds, a primary C rally could follow during the next cycle phase.
Analysts are closely watching momentum signals for confirmation of a trend reversal, noting the Relative Strength Index at 43.82—below the pivotal 50 line—and an MACD reading slightly above zero, hinting at emerging upward movement but lacking strong confirmation.
Despite these technical signals, LINK remains 84% below its all-time high of $52.70. The circulating supply stands at about 748.10 million tokens, and 24-hour trading volume is around $106.77 million.
