Chainlink vs Solana: Which Is the Better Buy After Chainlink’s 96% Quarter?

Chainlink just outpaced Solana by a wide margin this quarter, but momentum alone does not crown a winner when one asset is seven times smaller and still sitting 71% below its peak.

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Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) has seen an impressive boost, nearly doubling in value with a 96% gain over the past three months. By comparison, Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) has also performed well, rising about 67% over the same period.

As of September 29, 2026, Chainlink is priced near $15, while Solana stands at approximately $118. Notably, Chainlink is currently up about 16% for the year, making it one of the few cryptocurrencies in positive territory, whereas Solana remains down around 2%.

When deciding between Chainlink and Solana, weigh Chainlink’s strong quarterly performance against Solana’s larger market presence and substantial institutional backing, including nearly $2 billion in ETFs.

Chainlink’s 96% Quarter Puts It Ahead of Solana on Momentum

Chainlink has outperformed Solana on several fronts recently. It rose about 23% in the month, compared to Solana’s 16%. In the last 24 hours, Chainlink rose about 7% even as the broader market declined, while Solana slipped about 4%. Chainlink, along with Litecoin, Cardano, and Stellar, also outperformed Bitcoin over the same week.