Chainlink ETF Gets Closer to Launch with DTCC Listing

The long-awaited Bitwise Chainlink ETF has taken a major step forward with its listing on the DTCC under the ticker CLNK. This marks growing progress toward institutional access to LINK. Although it is not yet a sign of regulatory approval, the listing represents a key milestone on the ETF’s path toward potential trading.

The Importance of DTCC Listing

Listing the Bitwise Chainlink ETF on the DTCC marks a major step before trading can begin. Such listings are part of the setup process needed for clearing and settlement. While the SEC has not yet approved the ETF, the DTCC move shows it is ready for the next stage.

Bitwise Chainlink ETF is now listed on the DTCC platform$LINK ETF IS IMMINENT 🚨 pic.twitter.com/TDXIvFEv0P

— Quinten | 048.eth (@QuintenFrancois) November 12, 2025

The integration highlights Chainlink’s growing role in traditional finance. With solutions like CCIP and CRE, Chainlink is moving beyond the crypto space and becoming a bridge between digital assets and financial institutions.

Analysts say this kind of progress often attracts more institutional interest. When companies see that a token’s system is strong and reliable, they are more likely to invest. The DTCC listing puts Chainlink in a better position for that kind of adoption.

Beyond the technical side, it also signals credibility. For investors, seeing a product listed on the DTCC shows that it is serious and moving toward approval, which can build positive sentiment early on.

Institutional Interest in Chainlink Strengthens

Chainlink’s visibility in major financial circles is rising quickly. Co-founder Sergey Nazarov recently joined executives from JP Morgan and Amazon at the Federal Reserve Fintech Conference. They talked about how global payment systems are connecting with digital assets, showing how important decentralized oracles are becoming in modern finance.

NEW: CHAINLINK AT THE FEDERAL RESERVE

Just now, @SergeyNazarov joined key decision makers from J.P. Morgan & Amazon at the Federal Reserve Fintech Conference to discuss how global payment systems & digital assets are converging.

Full video ↓ pic.twitter.com/5r3d03Bt2v

— Chainlink (@chainlink) November 12, 2025

These appearances show that Chainlink is taken seriously in the world of cross-border payments and interoperability. For institutions thinking about digital assets, seeing Chainlink represented at top-level discussions helps build trust.

When large organizations start paying attention, it often leads to real investment. Conversations at these levels can signal future plans for integration. This could explain why some major investors are buying more, even though retail interest is still mixed.

At the same time, global finance is shifting. Central banks are exploring digital currencies, and payment systems are looking for better security and automation. Chainlink’s technology fits perfectly with these goals, helping it gain both credibility and long-term relevance.

Market Sentiment and Holder Behavior

Despite optimism from institutions, on-chain data shows LINK holders have been selling in recent weeks. This is common in crypto, where retail traders sell while whales or long-term holders are buying.

10/10 REALLY fucked up $LINK. Things were in a good place otherwise before that event.

I think it will be ok but it might take longer than people think before we crawl out of this hole. pic.twitter.com/xDVeFa8icg

— CRP Survival Mode (@ChainlinkP) November 13, 2025

ClairHawk Capital notes that this is typical in sideways markets, where prices may pause or dip slightly even if fundamentals are strong.

$LINK further proving my point on asymmetric plays. They all do the same exact behavior when in accumulation. Will have the most garbage price action. Will defy logic. Will have the best news and will be so "obvious" to the holders and ones who see it early but price action will… https://t.co/mRkHljwu5A

— ClairHawk_Capital (@ClairHawk_Cap) November 12, 2025

Whales have added over four million LINK tokens in just two weeks, lowering exchange balances to record lows. The Exchange Supply Ratio, which measures liquidity on centralized exchanges, is now at its lowest ever. This shows that professional investors are quietly accumulating while retail traders remain cautious.

Whales have accumulated more than 4 million Chainlink $LINK over the past two weeks! pic.twitter.com/CdFg1EdJLj

— Ali (@ali_charts) November 7, 2025

These trends are worth watching. Large-scale whale buying often comes before major price moves, showing a gap between retail selling and institutional accumulation in LINK’s market.

An Outlook for LINK

The DTCC listing of the Bitwise Chainlink ETF shows that LINK is moving toward wider institutional use. While retail sentiment is mixed, whale accumulation and lower exchange balances point to confidence among experienced investors. If past patterns repeat, this could provide the foundation for future price increases once accumulation reaches a critical level.