Chainlink Positioned to Benefit from Tokenization Boom
Standard Chartered Bank has released a research note predicting that Chainlink (LINK) will be a key beneficiary of the growing demand for tokenization infrastructure. According to the bank, the total value of tokenized assets is expected to reach $4 trillion by the end of 2028.
The report argues that reliable external data, secure movement across blockchains, privacy tools, and compliance systems are essential for widespread adoption of tokenized assets in DeFi and traditional finance workflows. Chainlink already provides secure on-chain connections for about 70% of DeFi markets globally and more than 80% on Ethereum.
Standard Chartered initiated coverage of Chainlink's LINK token with a forecast of $200 by the end of 2030, up from around $8 today. The bank expects LINK to rise to $13 in 2026, $41 in 2027, $82 in 2028, $133 in 2029, and $200 in 2030.