Chainlink (LINK) experienced a significant price surge, climbing 7.22% to reach $24.96, just 10.8% shy of its all-time high from January 2022. The rally was fueled by a remarkable 1,219% increase in whale activity, which contributed to a 31% price increase before stabilizing. The overall cryptocurrency market also saw momentum, with Bitcoin surpassing $100,000 and Ethereum and Solana following suit. Additionally, notable whale movements included a withdrawal of 390,230 LINK, valued at approximately $9.68 million, from Binance, which was then deposited into Aave. This transaction suggests ongoing confidence in LINK's potential, as the whale subsequently borrowed $4 million in USDT, likely for further investments in LINK. The growing adoption of Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) is underscored by the substantial assets under management (AUM) of its partners, including BNP Paribas at €2.03 trillion and Citi at $2.74 trillion.