Chainlink Surges in Late August While Dogecoin Loses Ground

Capital is increasingly rotating into projects with solid fundamentals, DeFi integrations, and cross-chain potential, rather than meme-driven speculation. This trend has sparked debates over which tokens will dominate the 2025 crypto presale race — those with real utility or those relying on brand recognition.

Chainlink: Boosted by Reserve Program and CCIP Adoption

Chainlink has emerged as one of the strongest performers this summer, climbing from $11 in June to over $24.
Analysts predict LINK could break out to $26, or even $30 before August ends, fueled by the Chainlink Reserve — a system designed to systematically accumulate LINK.

A recent chart shared by Ali Charts shows bullish momentum, though caution is advised as RSI approaches overbought territory.
In the longer term, Chainlink’s outlook remains highly optimistic: forecasts point to $32 in 2025, and potentially $50 if adoption of the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) continues to expand.
This positions LINK among the top DeFi projects for 2025 and one of the most attractive infrastructure-driven investments for long-term growth seekers.

Dogecoin: Losing Steam

While Dogecoin remains a leading cryptocurrency under $1, it has failed to deliver strong rallies in recent months.

Unlike earlier this year, when bullish sentiment triggered sharp gains, DOGE now appears to be losing momentum against higher-growth assets.
This shift highlights how investors are moving away from meme coins and reallocating capital toward projects with real-world utility and long-term potential.

Although Dogecoin still enjoys strong brand recognition and potential integration into payment systems, it lacks the robust fundamentals seen in newer altcoins.

Experts warn DOGE could continue to lag behind as investors shift toward early-stage crypto projects that combine low transaction fees with practical use cases.