Chainlink price prediction: Can $9.04 support hold as LINK slides 7.25%?

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Chainlink slides 7.25% to $9.12 today

Highlights

Chainlink was chosen by DTCC to power parts of its tokenized collateral platform, embedding its technology in key institutional infrastructure.
Chainlink secured over $110 billion in onchain value, with $4 billion in assets migrating to its CCIP after a competing bridge breach highlighted rising demand for secure cross-chain solutions.
LINK trades below key moving averages amid persistent bearish momentum, with a projected weekly range of $9.04 to $9.70 and downside favored unless resistance at $9.89 is surpassed.

Institutional integration and migration surge amid security concerns

Chainlink was recently selected by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) to operate components of its tokenized collateral platform, a move which integrates Chainlink's technology within key institutional market infrastructure. The network reported having secured over $110 billion in onchain value, with more than $60 billion attributed to cross-chain tokens using its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) and approximately $50 billion from decentralized finance data feeds. Following an exploit involving competing bridges, an estimated $4 billion in assets migrated to Chainlink's CCIP infrastructure, reflecting heightened demand for secure and decentralized cross-chain solutions. Additional developments include the launch of new privacy tools in its Runtime Environment and an increase of 1.4 million LINK tokens in reserves, further expanding its capabilities for institutional DeFi participants, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Bearish momentum prevails as LINK challenges support and volatility spikes

Technically, LINK is trading below the SMA-20 ($9.92), SMA-50 ($9.46), and SMA-200 ($10.96) levels. Immediate resistance sits at the daily Ichimoku Kijun level of $9.89, while support is near $9.04. Momentum indicators remain neutral to bearish, with the MACD flat, ADX low, RSI at 45.38, and the CCI at -53.37 showing ongoing selling pressure. The Stoch RSI is deeply oversold, suggesting a possibility of short-term relief. Bull/Bear Power (BBP) reflects a weaker buyer presence, with sellers dominating intraday as volatility remains elevated after a gap-down open.

Sideways trading outlook persists as technical sell signals endure

In the short term, LINK is expected to trade within a $9.04 to $9.70 volatility band, with a sideways scenario as the baseline. A bullish outcome would require a breakout above the $9.89 Kijun resistance, while continued downward pressure could push prices below $9.04. The probability of a sustained rally remains low given persistent technical sell signals across timeframes.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, analyst at Traders Union, sees growing institutional adoption and strong network fundamentals supporting the long-term thesis for Chainlink. He notes that recent integration with DTCC and increasing onchain value show robust real-world traction, even as technicals reflect short-term weakness. The expert expects momentum to improve if price clears resistance, but views the current consolidation as constructive for patient investors. "Institutional partnerships and security-driven flows highlight Chainlink’s unique position — I remain optimistic as long as adoption continues to build."

Earlier, analysts noted that Chainlink’s broader technical outlook remained subdued despite ongoing institutional adoption. The present analysis reinforces this cautious stance as selling pressure persists, making $9.04 a crucial downside level for traders to monitor in the current volatility environment.

Source of Data: LINK Price Analysis by TU

The analysis is based on a proprietary model combining technical, on-chain, and expert data. Not investment advice. See methodology

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