August has proven to be a significant month for small-cap altcoins, with LINK, AVAX, and SUI drawing attention. Institutional investors are demonstrating activity that could signal the next parabolic run.
Chainlink (LINK) — Institutional Oracle Infrastructure
Chainlink has captured market attention due to recent whale activity. In just two weeks, 8.10 million LINK tokens worth over $150 million were purchased. The most notable move was a 4.2% increase in the number of wallets holding between 100,000 and 1 million LINK, representing about 0.67% of the total supply.
Avalanche (AVAX) — Institutional Blockchain Infrastructure
Avalanche has gained attention with its integration with BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, positioning itself as the second-largest blockchain by assets in the fund. BlackRock injected $240 million into AVAX in Q3 2025, indicating strong institutional confidence.
SUI — Institutional Treasury Strategy Pioneer
SUI stands out with a unique treasury strategy. A $450 million private placement by Mill City Ventures, backed by Sui Foundation, sets a historical precedent for institutional token holding.
In August, small-cap altcoins like LINK, AVAX, and SUI attracted significant institutional investor interest, showing that enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies continues and that small altcoins have substantial growth potential.
