DTCC
Chainlink briefly appeared on a DTCC reference list, triggering talk that a LINK ETF is imminent; the update looks more like routine infrastructure work than SEC approval. Market observers say similar DTCC and custody preparations for XRP and SOL have shifted timelines earlier, making a 2025 LINK ETF plausible if regulators sign off.
Bitwise’s Chainlink ETF was added to the DTCC platform under ticker CLNK, marking a concrete operational step toward institutional access for LINK. Despite the move, on-chain and market data show ongoing selling by holders, keeping near-term pressure on the token.
Bitwise's proposed Chainlink ETF was registered in the DTCC system under ticker CLNK, a procedural step that brings the product nearer to potential trading. The development has sparked market interest in LINK but does not guarantee SEC approval or an exchange listing.
Bitwise’s proposed Chainlink ETF was added to the DTCC eligibility list on November 12 under ticker CLNK, clearing a key operational step ahead of a potential launch. DTCC eligibility enables standard clearing and settlement, moving the fund closer to public trading.
The DTCC has listed Bitwise’s proposed Chainlink ETF under the ticker CLNK, a key operational step that signals readiness for clearing and settlement. Traders and institutions are watching for next regulatory and listing moves as market access could expand for LINK exposure.
Bitwise's Chainlink ETF earned DTCC eligibility, a move that could ease institutional access while LINK stabilizes above key support near $15. Traders and funds are watching for renewed flows and improved settlement efficiency amid calmer price action.
DTCC pages reflect operational preparation, not SEC approval — the actual ETF countdown starts when an S‑1 is effective and an exchange posts a listing notice under the SEC's generic‑listing rules. Traders should focus on those filings, not DTCC operational notes.
Eleven ETFs backed by XRP were listed on the DTCC website, prompting renewed speculation about a possible SEC approval. While the appearance is a meaningful operational step, approval is not guaranteed and regulatory hurdles remain.