ChainLink Technical Analysis: LINK/USD jumps 7% in just six hours looking to crack $8

LINK/USD has been under healthy consolidation for the past few days.
The daily chart of LINK remains heavily bullish and in an uptrend.

Lorenzo Stroe Independent Analyst

After a massive bull rally towards $9, ChainLink price has finally cooled off, dropping to $7.1 from the peak but defending the daily 12-EMA.

LINK/USD 2-hour chart

Despite an extended downtrend, LINK has managed to see a bullish breakout above both EMAs and several resistance points. EMAs have crossed bullishly now and buyers are only facing a strong resistance level at $7.68.

LINK/USD weekly chart

Looking at the bigger picture, LINK is clearly bullish and could even drop as low as $5.5 while maintaining the weekly uptrend. The 12-EMA is all the way down at $5.33 and the 26-EMA at $4.36.

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Lorenzo Stroe

Independent Analyst

Lorenzo is an experienced Technical Analyst and Content Writer who has been working in the cryptocurrency industry since 2012. He also has a passion for trading.

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LINK/USD 2-hour chart

LINK/USD weekly chart

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