Chainlink Stands Alone Among Four Cryptos as Only One Posts Positive Return

The four cryptocurrencies Chainlink (LINK), XRP, Cardano (ADA), and Dogecoin (DOGE) show vastly different year-to-date returns. While Chainlink is up roughly 1%, XRP, ADA, and DOGE are down 24%, 34%, and 22% respectively.

Over the past 30 days, however, all four have rallied, with Chainlink leading the way at a 49% gain, followed by XRP at 40%, Dogecoin at 32%, and Cardano at 14%. Despite this recovery, every coin remains significantly below its levels from 12 months ago.

The difference between short-term gains and long-term performance is stark. Chainlink has recovered enough to trade above its 2026 starting level, while XRP, ADA, and DOGE remain below their break-even prices. The next few months will show if the latest strength can develop into a sustained trend or remains another temporary bounce within a larger decline.