Chainlink ($LINK) saw a 3% price increase to trade at around $24 on Monday, fueled by two major announcements. The U.S. Department of Commerce has partnered with Chainlink to publish key economic data, such as GDP growth, directly on the blockchain. Additionally, asset manager Bitwise has filed with the SEC for a spot Chainlink ETF.
This partnership is a landmark move, with the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) using Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to ensure the reliable delivery of data to networks like Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Optimism. This integration is seen as a new wave of transparency and could revolutionize automated trading and decentralized finance (DeFi). The U.S. Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, stated that this decision highlights America’s commitment to digital innovation.
From a technical standpoint, Chainlink's price is showing bullish momentum. The token rebounded from its $23 support level and is currently testing the $23.50–$24 resistance zone. A successful break above $25.50 could lead to further gains, with potential targets at $27.20 and $29.50.The positive sentiment from the Bitwise ETF filing and the government partnership has made Chainlink one of the few altcoins outperforming the broader crypto market, which has been weighed down by Bitcoin's recent pullback.
September 2025, Cryptoniteuae