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Chainlink (LINK) is showing increasing signs of vulnerability as its price continues to weaken, raising concerns that the current downtrend may stretch into early 2026. As of Tuesday, LINK is down around 2% on the day, extending its monthly decline to nearly 5% since December began. If this trend persists, Chainlink could record its fourth consecutive monthly loss — a historically bearish signal that often precedes a slow start to the new year.
What stands out is that this price slump seems largely detached from the project’s ongoing ecosystem expansion. In December alone, Chainlink announced a strategic partnership with Coinbase, launched the Base–Solana bridge, and continued building on its landmark collaboration with SWIFT initiated in September. Despite these milestones, market sentiment around LINK remains fragile.
Chainlink Strengthens Interoperability Between Coinbase and Solana
On December 11, Chainlink officially partnered with Coinbase, providing cross-chain infrastructure through its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). This integration supports wrapped assets across the Base ecosystem, including cbBTC, cbETH, cbDOGE, cbLTC, cbADA, and cbXRP.
Josh Leavitt, Senior Director of Product Management at Coinbase, highlighted that Chainlink was chosen for its secure and reliable cross-chain connectivity, enabling the expansion of wrapped asset offerings in an institution-grade manner.
This announcement came shortly after the Base–Solana bridge launch, also powered by Chainlink’s CCIP, facilitating seamless asset transfers between the two blockchains. This development sets the stage for an “always-on” capital market, allowing value to flow continuously across networks without infrastructure or time constraints.
Earlier in the year, Chainlink partnered with SWIFT to enable blockchain-based transactions through traditional banking channels. This allows banks to leverage existing systems while gradually integrating tokenized assets with enhanced cross-chain functionality.
Institutional Confidence Persists Amid Strengthening Metrics
Institutional interest remains steady. The Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF recorded $58.28 million in net inflows so far in December, including $1.99 million on Monday alone, signaling renewed capital interest.
The Chainlink Reserve, funded by protocol revenues, has purchased roughly 1.23 million LINK at an average price of $17.78, highlighting continued long-term confidence from within the ecosystem.
From a network perspective, Chainlink’s fundamentals are improving. Transaction Value Enabled (TVE) has reached $27.47 trillion, while Total Value Secured (TVS) rose to $78.29 billion from $76.87 billion in November. These metrics reflect growing demand for Chainlink’s oracle services across DeFi, tokenization, and institutional finance.
However, competition is heating up in the oracle space. Charles Hoskinson, Cardano’s founder, recently suggested that Pyth Network may offer a lower-cost oracle solution that still meets institutional standards, signaling a potential shift in competitive dynamics.
Technical Outlook: Risk of Deeper Correction Below $10
Technically, LINK is trading near $12, down sharply from its December 9 high of $15.01. The price is approaching a critical long-term support trendline connecting the August 2024 and April 2025 lows, near Pivot S1 at $10.94.
A decisive monthly close below the November low at $11.61 could accelerate downside momentum, potentially retesting the August 2024 low around $8.08, with further risk toward Pivot S2 at $5.55 — dangerously close to the 2023 bottom of $4.76.
Momentum indicators support a cautious view. The RSI has fallen to 46, below neutral, while the MACD has crossed below its signal line, suggesting renewed selling pressure. On the upside, a rebound from the $11.61 zone could stabilize LINK and pave the way toward the $20 mark, though this would require broader market strength and renewed risk appetite.
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🚨 NEWS FLASH: TURKEY UNVEILS LANDMARK CRYPTO LICENSING FRAMEWORK TO ALIGN WITH FATF STANDARDS 🚨
Dec 23, 2025 | 11:35 PM EST | New York City, New York
Turkey’s Ministry of Finance and the Capital Markets Board have officially launched a comprehensive licensing regime for all cryptocurrency exchanges operating within the nation. 🇹🇷🏛️
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This legislative milestone establishes rigorous capital adequacy mandates, technical security protocols, and mandatory auditing procedures for domestic and international service providers. 🔐📊
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The government aims to create a highly regulated and transparent digital asset ecosystem that protects millions of retail investors while fostering sustainable economic growth. 🛡️💹✨
📈 SPECIAL REPORT: THE STRATEGIC PUSH TO EXIT THE FATF GREY LIST AND RESTORE MARKET TRUST 📈
This sweeping regulatory overhaul is a direct response to requirements set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to combat money laundering and terrorism financing effectively. 🕵️‍♂️💼
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By successfully exiting the international "grey list," Turkey anticipates a substantial increase in foreign direct investment and improved global credit ratings for its banking sector. 🌍💰
The alignment with global AML/CTF standards significantly mitigates systemic risks, ensuring that the Turkish blockchain corridor remains a secure hub for legitimate financial activity. 🛡️⚖️📈
🚀 HOT TOPIC: INSTITUTIONAL INFLUX AND THE FUTURE OF TURKEY AS A GLOBAL WEB3 HUB 🚀

Global financial institutions and major crypto exchanges are now preparing to secure formal operational licenses, signaling renewed confidence in Turkey’s maturing digital market. 🏢🌐
Industry analysts predict that this regulatory clarity will lead to massive institutional capital inflows and accelerated development of the domestic Web3 and DeFi sectors. 📈🔥
As the regulatory environment stabilizes, Turkey is positioning itself as an essential strategic bridge for digital commerce connecting the European and Asian financial landscapes. ⏳🔗🌍
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🏛️ SONDERBERICHT: FINALISTEN FÜR DIE U.S. CRYPTO CZAR POSITION TRENNEN SICH 🏛️
Zeit: 24. Dezember 2025 | 1:15 AM EST
Standort: New York City, NY 🗽
Das Weiße Haus hat offiziell die letzte Phase der Interviews für den ersten Kabinett-ähnlichen Nationalen Digital Asset Director, umgangssprachlich bekannt als der "Crypto Czar", erreicht. 🇺🇸 Dieser Schritt folgt der jüngsten Institutionalisierung der Krypto-Politik unter dem GENIUS-Gesetz, das darauf abzielt, die fragmentierte regulatorische Landschaft des Landes in eine einheitliche, innovationsorientierte Strategie zu zentralisieren.

Autor der Nachricht: Crypto Emergency
Aggressive Preisziele für Bitcoin (BTC), die viele Analysten und Meinungsführer für Ende 2025 festgelegt hatten – im Bereich von $200.000–250.000 – wurden nicht realisiert. Die Ergebnisse wurden von dem Journalisten Colin Wu zusammengefasst.

Laut ihm hängt die Diskrepanz zwischen Erwartungen und Realität mit der hohen Volatilität der ersten Kryptowährung und der Wiederholung eines charakteristischen Musters zusammen: „neue Höchststände – Rückgang – Neubewertung“. Makroökonomische Risiken und eine Verringerung des Hebels haben wiederholt Aufwärtstrends gebrochen, weshalb „logische“ Vorhersagen nicht funktioniert haben.