Chainlink Adds $1.03M LINK to Reserve – Is a Bigger Buy Program Underway?

Key Points

1. Chainlink Reserve received 44,109.76 LINK on August 14, 2025, valued at approximately $1.03 million.

2. The reserve's average LINK acquisition cost is $19.65, suggesting profitability if LINK's market value rises.

3. Chainlink's price surged 12% to $23.72 following a new partnership with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), which will bring gold and forex data on-chain via Chainlink’s Oracle network.

4. The reserve accumulates LINK through two primary revenue sources, serving as a buffer for the ecosystem.

5. LINK's price has increased by 44% in a week, 47% in a month, and 132% over the past year, with potential to break above $100 by the end of 2025.