Chainlink (LINK/USD) has a 2021 problem: The $23.11 wall that stopped the rally
|Chainlink (LINK/USD) serves as the crucial decentralized oracle network, securely connecting smart contracts on the blockchain to real-world data and off-chain computation. It fundamentally powers the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector by ensuring tamper-proof data delivery, enabling cross-chain interoperability, and driving automated workflows.
Technically, the chart shows LINK/USD has struggled immensely to breach the formidable, long-term declining trendline that originated back in May 2021. The latest, aggressive breakout attempt in August of this year ultimately failed, resulting in a swift 38% correction from the highs of that move. This resistance remains the primary hurdle for any sustained upward momentum.
Despite the recent market-wide selling pressure that has caused sharp declines, LINKUSD has successfully defended the $16.50 level on a daily closing basis. This level is now the critical floor. As long as the price closes above this point, the probability favors consolidation to rebuild momentum for a renewed attack on the long-term declining trendline, currently intersecting at roughly $24.11.
Conversely, a confirmed daily close below $16.50 significantly increases the likelihood of further downside. Should this critical defense break, the next major structural support target lies at $12.14, a level that correlates with an older, established inclining trendline.
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