• Chainlink (LINK) dropped below the daily EMA200 for the first time since April 2020.
  • A failure to recover above $10.5 will increase the selling pressure on the coin.

Chainlink (LINK) hit bottom at $8 on December 23 amid a massive sell-off across the cryptocurrency market. While the coin managed to recover to $10 by the time of writing, it is still over 17% down on a day-to-day basis. The sharp sell-off pushed LINK to 10th place in the global cryptocurrency market rating with the current market capitalization of $4 billion and an average daily trading volume of $2.2 billion.

LINK may be vulnerable to massive losses

From the technical point of view, LINK broke below the vital support area of $12-$11.7 created by the daily EMA100 and a lower line of an upside-looking channel. The development worsened the short-term picture and pushed the price below the daily EMA200 at $10.5. This barrier now serves as the first critical resistance that must be cleared to improve the technical situation and allow for the recovery towards $12.

LINK, daily chart

LINK, daily chart

Meanwhile, the rejection from $10.5 will trigger another bearish wave with the first target at $8 (the recent low). If it gives way, the September 23 low of $7.2 will come into focus.

Meanwhile, according to In/Out of the Money Around Price (IOMAP) data, the price sits on top of a minor support area below the current price. About 9,500 addresses purchased 5 million LINK tokens from $10.7 to $10.4. If this area is cleared, the sell-off will gain traction with the next backstop below $9.5.

LINK, In/Out of the Money Around Price (IOMAP)

LINK, In/Out of the Money Around Price (IOMAP)

On the other hand, the way to the North is cluttered with substantial barriers all the way up to $12, meaning LINK bulls may have a hard time pushing the price above critical resistance levels. 


Note: All information on this page is subject to change. The use of this website constitutes acceptance of our user agreement. Please read our privacy policy and legal disclaimer. Opinions expressed at FXstreet.com are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the opinion of FXstreet.com or its management. Risk Disclosure: Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to invest in foreign exchange you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with foreign exchange trading, and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.

Recommended content


Recommended Content

Editors’ Picks

US presidential election outcome could shape the future of crypto

US presidential election outcome could shape the future of crypto

US citizens will go to the polls to elect a new president on November 5, and their choice could be key for the future of the crypto industry and thus the price outlook for Bitcoin (BTC).

More Cryptocurrencies News
Bitcoin ETFs beat Gold ETFs with 65% gain since launch

Bitcoin ETFs beat Gold ETFs with 65% gain since launch

Bitcoin ETFs have reshaped the digital asset investment landscape since their approval in January. Their total assets under management climbed over $70 billion during the weekend, placing them ahead of other investment products, including gold.

More Bitcoin News
XRP eyes 10% rally amid relisting across crypto exchanges and growing institutional demand

XRP eyes 10% rally amid relisting across crypto exchanges and growing institutional demand

Ripple's XRP is trading at $0.5050 up slightly by 0.2% in the past 24 hours as it struggles to sustain a move above a key symmetry triangle resistance. Meanwhile, in its recently released Q3 report, Ripple noted the rising listing and relisting of XRP across crypto exchanges and global platforms.

More Ripple News
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH struggles below $2,500 amid State of Michigan pension fund investment in ETH ETF

Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH struggles below $2,500 amid State of Michigan pension fund investment in ETH ETF

Ethereum is trading near $2,420, down about 1% on Monday, but could bounce off a key descending trendline close to the $2,258 historically high demand zone. Meanwhile, the State of Michigan pension fund revealed an investment of $11 million in ETH exchange-traded funds.

More Ethereum News
Bitcoin: New all-time high at $78,900 looks feasible

Bitcoin: New all-time high at $78,900 looks feasible

Bitcoin price declines over 2% this week, but the bounce from a key technical level on the weekly chart signals chances of hitting a new all-time high in the short term. US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $596 million in inflows until Thursday despite the increased profit-taking activity.

Read full analysis
Best Forex Brokers with Low Spreads

Best Forex Brokers with Low Spreads

VERIFIED Low spreads are crucial for reducing trading costs. Explore top Forex brokers offering competitive spreads and high leverage. Compare options for EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, and Gold.

Read More

BTC

ETH

XRP