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Chainlink News: Bitwise Buys More LINK as ETF Inflows Return

Chainlink news is flashing bullish signals again. While much of the crypto market remains cautious, institutional investors appear to be making their move. Bitwise has accumulated over $2 mil

AnonymousCryptoCompass newsroom
July 11, 2026
4 min read
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Chainlink News: Bitwise Buys More LINK as ETF Inflows Return
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Chainlink news is flashing bullish signals again. While much of the crypto market remains cautious, institutional investors appear to be making their move. Bitwise has accumulated over $2 million worth of LINK in four weeks, spot Chainlink ETFs have resumed net inflows, and CCIP adoption continues to strengthen the network’s long-term value proposition. With buyers defending a critical demand zone, LINK is once again emerging as one of the market’s most closely watched altcoins.

Institutional accumulation continues to be the biggest catalyst behind today’s Chainlink news. According to recent on-chain wallet data, Bitwise purchased another 72,774 LINK, worth approximately $570,000, bringing its total acquisitions over the last month to more than $2 million. 

Unlike short-term speculative buying, Bitwise has been accumulating LINK consistently over several weeks. Such a strategy typically reflects long-term conviction rather than momentum trading, reinforcing confidence that institutional investors continue viewing Chainlink as one of crypto’s strongest infrastructure plays.

Institutional sentiment is also improving across investment products. Spot Chainlink ETF products have now recorded two consecutive days of net inflows, with the latest session adding roughly $570,000. 

Although ETF demand has cooled compared to its launch period, the products have experienced only a handful of outflow sessions, suggesting institutional appetite remains intact. The return of positive ETF flows adds another layer of support to LINK’s recovery and indicates that professional investors continue accumulating during market consolidation.

Beyond institutional buying, Chainlink’s ecosystem continues to expand. Recent integrations involving Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) have further strengthened its position as one of the leading infrastructure providers for decentralized finance and tokenized real-world assets.

As more protocols adopt CCIP for secure cross-chain messaging, network utility continues to grow, creating a stronger long-term demand case for LINK. Unlike many altcoins that rely solely on market sentiment, Chainlink’s latest momentum is increasingly being supported by expanding real-world adoption.

LINK is beginning to stabilize after months of weakness. The token continues to defend the $7.70-$7.90 demand zone, where buyers have repeatedly stepped in over recent weeks. Holding above this support has allowed LINK to reclaim the $8 level, suggesting bearish momentum is gradually fading.

Chainlink price today

The next major hurdle sits between $8.80 and $9.20. A decisive breakout above that resistance could open the door toward the psychological $10 level, while sustained buying pressure may eventually target $12. However, if LINK price loses its current support zone, sellers could regain control and delay the broader recovery.

The latest Chainlink news suggests institutional conviction is strengthening even before retail participation returns. Steady accumulation from Bitwise, consecutive ETF inflows, expanding CCIP adoption, and improving price structure are aligning to create one of the strongest bullish setups LINK has seen in recent months.

If institutional demand continues to build alongside improving market sentiment, Chainlink could be among the first large-cap altcoins to extend its recovery during the next phase of the crypto market rally.