Chainlink (LINK) → Cardano (ADA)
The order runs on autopilot: the rate is locked when you create it, and the payout leaves as soon as the network confirms your transfer. No manual approval, no working hours.
Rate and amounts for LINK → ADA
1 LINK = 58.1031 ADA
1 ADA = 0.0172108 LINK
Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 17:40
- Orders from
- 6.8478 LINK ≈ $98.61
- Payout network
- Cardano
- 24 hours
- −4.35%
Right now 1 LINK gets you 58.1031 ADA; the other way round, 1 ADA is 0.0172108 LINK. Over 24 hours LINK/ADA came in at minus 4.35%. Over the week, plus 14.04%.
The weekly range ran from 50.8586 to 62.8069 ADA, a spread of 23.49%. One order takes from 6.8478 to 694,000 LINK. In dollars that is roughly $98.61.
Market capitalisation puts Chainlink at No. 13 ($10.77 B) and Cardano at No. 17 ($9.28 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of LINK and ADA correlate at 0.85 (they travel together).
Rate and amounts for LINK → ADA
| LINK | ADA | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 581.0309 | $144.00 |
| 50 | 2,905.15 | $720.00 |
| 100 | 5,810.31 | $1,440.00 |
| 500 | 29,051.54 | $7,200.00 |
| 1,000 | 58,103.09 | $14,400.00 |
| 5,000 | 290,515.45 | $72,000.00 |
| ADA | LINK | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 8.6054 | $123.92 |
| 2,000 | 34.4216 | $495.67 |
| 5,000 | 86.0539 | $1,239.18 |
| 20,000 | 344.2158 | $4,956.71 |
| 50,000 | 860.5394 | $12,391.77 |
| 200,000 | 3,442.16 | $49,567.07 |
How the LINK → ADA exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 6.8478 LINK.
- Give a ADA address on Cardano and a contact for the order.
- Send LINK on Chainlink, exactly the amount the order shows.
- Nothing else is needed from you: as soon as the network confirms the transfer, the robot sends Cardano to your address. The order page shows the status.
Check this before sending LINK
- The address network is Cardano. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 6.8478 LINK.
- Copy the address in full, then check its first and last characters once it is pasted.
- Send exactly the amount stated in the order: the automation matches your payment against it, and any difference sends the order back for recalculation.
How the LINK to ADA rate has moved
high 62.8069 ADAlow 50.8586 ADA
Sep 23, 2026 17:44Sep 30, 2026 17:44
high 62.462 ADAlow 51.3134 ADA
Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 62.462 ADAlow 40.7143 ADA
Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 62.462 ADAlow 25.9935 ADA
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- −4.35%
- Week
- +14.04%
- Weekly high
- 62.8069 ADA
- Weekly low
- 50.8586 ADA
- Spread
- 23.49%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 17:27. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The LINK/ADA spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 60.5711 | 58.0001 | 59.4315 | −4.35% |
| Week | 62.8069 | 50.8586 | 55.8679 | +14.04% |
| Month | 62.462 | 51.3134 | 55.6837 | +0.42% |
| Quarter | 62.462 | 40.7143 | 51.3393 | +21.51% |
Figures are in ADA per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily LINK → ADA rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 58.0716 ADA | −7.03% |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 62.462 ADA | +13.64% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 54.965 ADA | −1.3% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 55.6892 ADA | +3.42% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 53.8451 ADA | +0.89% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 53.369 ADA | +3.03% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 51.7981 ADA | +0.94% |
Market data: LINK and ADA
Chainlink LINK- Price
- $14.40
- 24 hours
- −6.19%
- Week
- +11.61%
- Market cap
- $10.77 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $559.66 M
- Rank by cap
- #13
- In circulation
- 748.1 M LINK
- All-time high
- $52.70
Cardano ADA- Price
- $0.247313
- 24 hours
- −1.92%
- Week
- −2.37%
- Market cap
- $9.28 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $427.34 M
- Rank by cap
- #17
- In circulation
- 37.54 B ADA
- All-time high
- $3.09
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 17:27.
Chainlink and Cardano: how they differ
| Chainlink (LINK) | Cardano (ADA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | LINK | ADA |
| Type | token | coin of its own network |
| Launched | 2017 | 2017 |
| Built by | Sergey Nazarov, Steve Ellis | Charles Hoskinson |
| Supply cap | 1 B LINK | 45 B ADA |
| In circulation | 748.1 M LINK | 37.54 B ADA |
| Market cap | $10.77 B | $9.28 B |
| Rank by cap | #13 | #17 |
| Consensus | — | Proof of Stake (Ouroboros) |
| Block | — | ~20 sec |
| Privacy | — | transfers are public |
Daily moves of LINK and ADA over the quarter link at 0.85 (they travel together).
Why people take the LINK → ADA route
- Fuel for CardanoWithout Cardano you cannot pay for a transfer or a contract call in Cardano — the coin is needed for anything that happens in that ecosystem.
- Different basketsDaily moves of LINK and ADA over 90 days link at 0.85 (they travel together) — the weaker the link, the less a portfolio rests on one coin.
- It works both waysThe ADA → LINK direction is open as well — going back into LINK takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: LINK → ADA
What rate does LINK to ADA run at?
As of Sep 30, 2026 17:40 it is 1 LINK = 58.1031 ADA. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $14.37.
What amounts does LINK → ADA accept?
From 6.8478 to 694,000 LINK per order. The floor is roughly $98.61.
Why can I not swap less than 6.8478 LINK?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 6.8478 LINK they eat a noticeable share of it, and the swap stops making sense for either side.
Is anything charged on top of the rate?
No. The payout is already worked out at the rate in the calculator. Separately you pay only the network fee for sending LINK, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping LINK for ADA take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Chainlink confirms your transfer, the order goes out for payout with no operator involved. After that the timing is set by how busy the network is — which is the difference between quick and instant.
Which network will ADA arrive in?
Cardano arrives in its own Cardano network — a plain ADA address is all you need.
What happens if the rate moves while I am paying?
Nothing: the rate is locked in the order and holds for as long as the order is alive. It is recalculated only if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
What did the LINK to ADA rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 0.42%: a low of 51.3134, a high of 62.462, an average of 55.6837 ADA per 1 LINK.
Can I swap back, ADA for LINK?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 ADA = 0.0172104 LINK. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
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