TLDR
- Chainlink price recovered to $18.60 after S&P Global announced a partnership to deliver Stablecoin Stability Assessments on-chain through the oracle platform
- The collaboration allows over 2,400 financial institutions to access standardized stablecoin risk metrics directly within blockchain infrastructure
- S&P Global’s assessments will launch first on Base network with plans to expand to additional networks based on demand
- Analyst Ali Martinez predicts LINK could reach $100 after breaking out from a symmetrical triangle pattern forming since 2022
- Despite the partnership news, LINK remains down 5% in 24 hours and 18% over seven days due to broader market weakness
Chainlink price moved higher to $18.60 after S&P Global Ratings announced a partnership to bring Stablecoin Stability Assessments on-chain through the oracle network’s DataLink infrastructure. The recovery came after LINK touched $18.22 earlier in the session.
The collaboration enables S&P Global to publish its stablecoin risk evaluations directly on blockchain infrastructure. This marks the first time independent stablecoin risk analysis will be accessible within DeFi protocols and smart contracts.
Over 2,400 financial institutions will gain access to standardized risk evaluation metrics through this partnership. The assessments cover credit risk, market risk, and custody risk for stablecoins operating in the market.
S&P Global just took its first step onchain.@SPGlobal's Chief DeFi Officer Chuck Mounts explains how the organization is bringing its trusted risk benchmarks directly to blockchains, starting with stablecoin stability assessments in partnership with Chainlink ↓ pic.twitter.com/8pSSSDtIIR
— Chainlink (@chainlink) October 14, 2025
Chuck Mounts, Chief DeFi Officer at S&P Global, said the launch of SSAs on-chain through Chainlink demonstrates the company’s commitment to meeting clients where they operate. The assessments will first go live on the Base network.
The stablecoin market has grown beyond $300 billion in total value. S&P Global’s on-chain assessments aim to enhance transparency and support adoption within regulated financial environments.
Technical Pattern Points to Potential Breakout
Market analyst Ali Martinez maintains that Chainlink trades within a buy zone ahead of a potential move to $100. The LINK price continues trading inside a symmetrical triangle pattern that has been developing since 2022.
Chainlink $LINK remains in the buy zone before the bull rally to $100! pic.twitter.com/QB7hjikILY
— Ali (@ali_charts) October 13, 2025
The pattern’s lower boundary near $15 has provided consistent support throughout the formation. Resistance around $21 represents the key level that needs to break for the bullish setup to activate.
Martinez previously identified $20 as critical support that could trigger a rally toward $47 as an intermediate target. A confirmed breakout above $21 resistance could open a path toward $37, then $55, and ultimately $100.
Institutional Adoption Expands
Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov highlighted the partnership’s potential to help the world’s largest institutions adopt stablecoins at scale. He described S&P Global Ratings as one of the most trusted credit rating providers relied upon by major banks, asset managers, and governments.
The oracle network has processed more than $25 trillion in transaction value over the past five years. It currently secures nearly $100 billion in DeFi total value locked across various protocols.
Chainlink maintains partnerships with Swift, Euroclear, J.P. Morgan, Fidelity, UBS, and Mastercard. The S&P Global collaboration adds another institutional name to this growing list.
S&P Global has been expanding its DeFi operations since launching its first cryptocurrency index series in May 2021. The company established a dedicated DeFi group under Chuck Mounts in May 2022.
The rating agency launched its Stablecoin Stability Assessments framework in December 2023. In August 2025, S&P Global assigned the first-ever credit rating for a DeFi protocol when it evaluated Sky Protocol.
Recent developments include S&P DJI working with Centrifuge to license the S&P 500 Index in July 2025. The company announced plans for the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index in October 2025, which will combine cryptocurrencies and crypto-linked equities.
Market Performance Remains Weak
Despite the partnership announcement, LINK remains down 5% over the past 24 hours. The seven-day decline stands at 18%, reflecting broader cryptocurrency market weakness from tariff-driven volatility and sector-wide corrections.
The partnership announcement provided temporary price support during otherwise negative market conditions. Chart patterns show consolidation around the current $18.60 level following the bounce from $18.22 lows.
Lending platforms, DeFi protocols, and institutional investors can now integrate S&P Global’s analytical risk assessments directly into their automated decision-making processes. The on-chain SSAs enable real-time access to comprehensive stability assessments within blockchain infrastructure.
S&P Global plans to expand the service to additional networks based on market demand and client feedback. The partnership timing allows investors to evaluate positions during a period of market weakness while institutional adoption continues to develop.
