As we approach the end of Q3 2025, institutional investors are once again active in the cryptocurrency market. Chainlink, Solana, and Bitcoin are capturing the attention of both large and retail investors.
Chainlink: Developments and Integration
This week, Chainlink surpassed the $25 mark due to encouraging news and significant purchases. One of the main catalysts was the new integration that provides on-chain FX and precious metals pricing in real-time, with ICE – Intercontinental Exchange partnering with the firm. According to analytics platform Glassnode, LINK supply across centralized exchanges has diminished by almost 10% over the last two months, indicating that investors are moving tokens to long-term storage. Data from Santiment shows that whale wallets owning more than 100,000 LINK tokens have increased by 8%.
Solana: Price Surge and Institutional Activity
Solana continues to be one of the most active altcoins of 2025, trading around $5,450, with daily volumes exceeding $6.2 billion. Technical indicators are printing buy signals across all timeframes. The token just broke through the $200 resistance and is now consolidating below the $210 level. Significant institutional treasury activity is supporting this move, with DeFi Development Corp holding upwards of $270 million in SOL and other mid-sized funds building large positions in Solana.
Bitcoin: Whale Support Amid Volatility
Bitcoin is hovering near the $120,000-122,000 range. Following its descent from the all-time high, there was significant selling pressure. However, on-chain metrics indicate that institutional buyers are preparing for another growth phase, despite short-term volatility. Nakamoto Inc. announced a $760 million BTC acquisition plan, and ETF inflows remain strong, with a net inflow of over $773 million within three days. Exchanges are witnessing continual withdrawals of BTC, suggesting long-term accumulation.
With institutional capital flowing into Bitcoin, Solana, and Chainlink, confidence is growing for Q4. Retail investors are also taking notice, amidst increasingly complex conditions for early-stage growth.
