The Chainlink network recorded its highest consecutive growth days of 2026, adding 6,182 new LINK addresses across June 25 and 26. This user accumulation directly contradicts a broader cryptocurrency market selloff triggered by stronger-than-expected US inflation data, which recently pushed Bitcoin to a 21-month low of $58,115 and depressed hopes for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts.
On-chain analytics firm Santiment reported the creation of 3,142 wallets on Tuesday and 3,040 on Wednesday. The expansion occurs alongside increased accumulation from mid-tier investors. Wallets holding 1,000 or more LINK tokens reached 25,420, establishing a high for the year. Addresses controlling over 100,000 LINK increased 8.2 percent over the past seven weeks.
The network absorbed a $166 million quarterly token unlock earlier in June without stalling the adoption metrics. LINK is currently trading near a technical support zone around $7.00 to $7.20, having fallen nearly 44 percent from a recent high of $13.
How the APAC Equities Streams Altered Network Fundamentals
A primary fundamental driver for this network expansion is the June 22, 2026 rollout of Chainlink’s APAC Equities Streams. The product brings traditional equity market data on-chain for the Asia-Pacific region, bridging traditional finance protocols with decentralized infrastructure.
The recent adoption spike pushed the total number of non-micro wallets to approximately 535,000. This milestone brings the network to its highest level of network participation since December 2022, erasing three and a half years of stagnant retail metrics.