Chainlink's LINK Surges 6% on Treasury Purchase, ETF Anticipation

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By Krisztian Sandor , CD Analytics | Edited by Nikhilesh De Sep 18, 2025, 6:27 p.m. "LINK surges 6% to $24.49, supported by strong $22.82 price floor and heightened volume amid geopolitical tensions fueling institutional crypto demand." What to know : Chainlink's native token surged 6% to over $24.5 as altcoins led crypto markets higher in anticipation of spot-based ETFs entering the market soon. Caliber purchased $6.5 million worth of LINK tokens as part of its digital asset strategy, while the Chainlink Reserve bought another $1 million tokens. LINK is gaining momentum with multiple resistance levels breached, CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model said. Oracle network Chainlink's (LINK) native token surged 6% over the past 24 hours crossing $24.5 on Thursday as crypto prices climbed higher with altcoins outperforming. The price action happened as large-cap altcoins led crypto markets higher in anticipation that spot-based ETFs could hit the market soon with the SEC approving general listing standards. STORY CONTINUES BELOW Don't miss another story. Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today . See all newsletters Sign me up By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . That could include Chainlink's LINK, too, with several applications filed earlier this year and LINK futures being traded on U.S.-regulated exchanges like Coinbase Derivatives. Caliber (CWD) , a public wealth management firm that adopted a Chainlink treasury reserve asset initiative, said on Thursday it bought $6.5 million worth of tokens as part of its digital asset strategy. The Chainlink Reserve also purchased on Thursday another 43,000 LINK ($1.05 million) as part of the initiative to buy tokens using revenue from protocol integrations and services, similar to public companies' share buyback programs. Since August, the reserve has accumulated a total of 323,116 tokens, worth $7.9 million, data shows. Technical Analysis The technical indicators underscore LINK's gaining momentum, according to CoinDesk's Research's technical analysis data. Robust support established at $22.82 with high-volume confirmation of 5.56 million units, significantly surpassing the 24-hour average of 1.48 million. Multiple resistance levels breached including $24.16 and $24.42, demonstrating sustained purchasing pressure. Ascending low formations throughout the recovery phase indicating consistent upward momentum. 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