The crypto market has been pretty quiet lately, but two names keep standing out: Cardano and Chainlink. These aren’t just random coins, they’ve been favorites among whales for years. And as Altcoin Buzz pointed out in a recent breakdown, both have some serious momentum building behind them.

So the big question is: which one could actually deliver bigger gains in 2025? Let’s dig in.

Cardano’s community has always been one of the strongest in crypto, and lately, whales have been showing some serious conviction. In August, over 150 million ADA was scooped up and moved off exchanges. That usually signals long-term belief, not quick trading.

There are some big catalysts driving this interest. For one, the odds of a U.S. Cardano ETF getting approved are now around 87%. The final decision date is October 26, and if it goes through, it could open the floodgates for institutional money.

There’s also the Clarity Act, which is expected to pass soon. That would give institutions the green light they’ve been waiting for, clearing up a lot of the regulatory fog. On top of that, rate cuts later this year could pump more money into risk assets like ADA.

And then there’s the Midnight/Glacier airdrop, probably the biggest development in Cardano’s ecosystem this year. It brings a sidechain with privacy features, cross-chain support, and scalability improvements. Whales clearly don’t want to miss out on that.

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Chainlink has been making headlines of its own. Whales snapped up around $31 million worth of LINK in August, but the real story is its partnerships.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is now publishing key economic data, like GDP numbers, directly on blockchains using Chainlink’s CCIP tech. That’s huge. It shows governments are starting to rely on Chainlink as the trusted source for data.

Bitwise has also filed for a Chainlink ETF, which could bring in even more institutional capital. And beyond that, Chainlink has inked partnerships with Japanese financial giant SBI and even Disney. Plus, Cardano itself is teaming up with Chainlink to add oracle services into its ecosystem.

Chainlink doesn’t make a lot of noise compared to hype-driven projects, but it quietly powers some of the biggest use cases in crypto.

Both ADA and LINK look strong heading into the rest of 2025. Cardano has a potential ETF approval, regulatory clarity on the way, and its big Midnight upgrade just around the corner. 

Meanwhile, Chainlink has positioned itself as the backbone of blockchain data, with government deals and major partnerships stacking up.

If you’re looking for steady, infrastructure-driven growth, LINK probably has the edge. But ADA’s community and whale buying power could easily push it higher in the short term.

At the end of the day, both are strong contenders. One leans on community and upcoming events, the other on adoption and partnerships. The real winner? Probably the investors who hold both.

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