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Chainlink Outperforms Bitcoin and Major Cryptos in 2026 Following Banking Milestones
Chainlink gained 18% in 2026 despite weakness across top crypto assets like Bitcoin, driven by SWIFT integrations and protocol upgrades.
Chainlink rose approximately 18% in 2026, trading around $14.41 on October 2, 2026, even as major cryptocurrencies struggled. Over the same period, Bitcoin declined roughly 3%, Ethereum dropped around 9%, Solana fell nearly 3%, and XRP lost almost 18%.
The network's outperformance followed key enterprise developments, including a September 28 announcement that Chainlink software now links banks to SWIFT's blockchain ledger. Seventeen institutions, such as HSBC, Citi, UBS, and Wells Fargo, are preparing live tests on the ledger, complemented by a partnership with Infosys covering 1.7 billion bank accounts.
Additionally, Chainlink released CCIP 2.0 on September 28, introducing custom verification layers, sanctions screening, and transaction size rules. The release sparked a 10% surge to $15.44 before selling pressure pulled LINK back to $14.36 by September 30, leaving the token 73% below its record peak of $52.70.
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