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Institutional investors are gaining fresh access to crypto infrastructure as a new chainlink etf launches on a major U.S. exchange. Bitwise lists CLNK, expanding regulated Chainlink exposure Bitwise has introduced a new exchange-traded fund tied to Chainlink, giving investors regulated access to the oracle network without holding LINK directly. The product, trading under the ticker CLNK, is now live on NYSE Arca and adds to the growing roster of crypto infrastructure ETFs. CLNK provides spot-style exposure to the broader Chainlink ecosystem without requiring LINK token custody by investors. Instead, Bitwise structured the ETF to mirror Chainlink’s market performance as closely as possible. As a result, investors can obtain LINK exposure through standard brokerage accounts, while staying within traditional regulatory frameworks. Moreover, the issuer continues to broaden its ETF lineup as institutional interest in digital asset products accelerates. The CLNK launch underscores how infrastructure-focused instruments are becoming a preferred entry point for professional investors, compared with direct token purchases. Chainlink infrastructure at the center of DeFi and tokenization Bitwise has repeatedly emphasized Chainlink’s status as a core infrastructure layer in blockchain markets. The oracle network connects smart contracts to verified off-chain data, turning external information into reliable on-chain inputs. Consequently, it underpins key use cases such as decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenization of real-world assets, and blockchain-based settlement. This infrastructure footprint is not theoretical. According to industry data cited by Bitwise, more than $75 billion in DeFi contracts depend on Chainlink price feeds and other oracle services. In addition, the network has supported over $27 trillion in cumulative transaction value, highlighting its role in production-grade blockchain systems. However, Bitwise is framing CLNK as an avenue to participate in blockchain utility rather than a vehicle for short-term speculation on token moves. The firm describes the ETF as a way to gain targeted exposure…

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Filed under: News - @ January 15, 2026 2:21 pm