Analysts at Standard Chartered see potential for LINK to rise to $200 by 2030.
My analysis of the tokenized assets market leads to an important conclusion: Chainlink (LINK) could become one of the main beneficiaries of this wave. According to the latest estimates I have reviewed in professional circles, the target price for LINK by the end of 2030 is $200. This implies a growth potential of roughly 25 times from current levels around $8 per token.
The key thesis here is Chainlink's positioning as critical infrastructure for tokenized assets. This is not just about a price forecast, but about the protocol's fundamental role in the ecosystem. In my understanding, Chainlink aspires to the status of an "end-to-end platform" capable of servicing the full lifecycle of tokenized assets—from issuance to managing compliance procedures.
As traditional assets are moved into on-chain format, the market will require reliable external oracles, secure cross-chain communication, and tools for meeting regulatory requirements. This is precisely where Chainlink holds a competitive advantage. Its service users include giants such as SWIFT, DTCC, Euroclear, JPMorgan, Mastercard, UBS, Fidelity, and S&P Global—this is not just a list, but an indicator of institutional trust.
Network fee generation is expected to grow roughly 25-fold by the end of the decade, which correlates with the price forecast. However, I cannot ignore the risks that experts highlight either. First, the pace of institutional tokenization may prove slower than assumed. Second, competition from specialized providers in certain segments could erode market share. Third, any technical failures or configuration errors could undermine trust in the platform.
For context: the volume of RWA on lending platforms and DEXs reached $7.4 billion in the second quarter, compared to $2.3 billion a year earlier. This confirms the trend, but also shows that the market is still relatively small. My conclusion: the forecast is ambitious, but not without foundation. If Chainlink maintains its role as the bridge between DeFi and TradFi, the $200 target price looks realistic. However, investors should factor both volatility and potential delays in technology adoption into their scenarios.