Chainlink Faces Key Resistance at $23.78 — Can LINK Defy the Odds?

Over the past week, LINK has nosedived by 12%, echoing the wider market’s struggles as Bitcoin tumbles below $96K.

The crypto landscape is navigating choppy waters, and Chainlink (LINK) is no exception. Analysts, however, are fixated on one key resistance level—$23.78. Breaking past could change the game.

Ali Martinez, a well-known crypto analyst, has highlighted this price level as a critical threshold for LINK. If the token fails to surpass it, further declines may be inevitable. However, if LINK crosses this barrier, a bullish rally could take shape, leading to significant price gains.

Global LINK In/Out of Money chart | Source: @ali_charts on X

According to Ali’s insights, nearly 78.95% of LINK holders purchased their tokens at an average of $15.28, meaning they remain profitable. Meanwhile, 14.18% of holders bought at an average price of $23.78, currently sitting at a loss. That resistance level holds weight, as investors who bought between $20.96 and $26.25 may offload their tokens to break even.

Investor Pressure and Whale Activity Weigh on LINK’s Recovery

A price push towards $23.78 could trigger mass sell-offs from those seeking to recover their investments. This could create significant selling pressure but should LINK clear that hurdle, investor sentiment may shift, paving the way for a rally toward $25, $30, and potentially higher.

Another worrying sign has been the recent whale activity. A few days ago, major holders dumped a staggering 4 million LINK tokens into the market. This kind of large-scale liquidation is often seen as a signal of declining confidence, which is reflected in LINK’s sharp weekly drop.

Whales offloaded 4.13 million LINK | Source: @ali_charts via X

At the time of writing, LINK is trading at $18.64, according to BNC’s LINK Price Index. The trading volume has also declined by 18% to reach $397.13 million amidst fading investor interest. However, LINK could gain the momentum needed to challenge the resistance level if the buying pressure is sustained.

The LINK price chart via Brave New Coin

Can LINK reclaim its $52.70 Peak?

During the 2021 bull market, LINK soared to an all-time high of $52.70, a level it has failed to revisit since. Currently, Chainlink’s price is 64.2% below its ATH of $52.70. While a strong rally has yet to materialize, Chainlink has been making waves with increased adoption and growing demand.

Chainlink price is 64.2% below its ATH of $52.70 | Source: @ATHCryptoHunter via X

One of the most notable developments fueling LINK’s traction is the high-profile purchase by Trump’s project, World Liberty Financial. This mass acquisition of Chainlink tokens has added weight to its long-term bullish case. Other factors, such as discussions surrounding a potential Chainlink ETF and its innovative Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, are also contributing to its rising demand.

With increasing adoption and the right market conditions, analysts argue that LINK could revisit the $50 mark. However, such a scenario would require a strong Bitcoin rally to sustain momentum.

LINK’s Major Breakout — Key Levels to Watch

Many analysts remain optimistic about LINK’s future price movements, citing historical trends and chart patterns. Some believe that the token has been forming a symmetrical triangle, a pattern often linked to major breakouts. If LINK successfully breaches the key resistance level, the next targets could be $28.50, $36.50, and even $50.

Chainlink price shows potential breakout from symmetrical triangle pattern | Source: Bit Amberly

Historically, LINK skyrocketed by over 1,400% from early 2020 to mid-2021 before entering a prolonged accumulation phase. Recent price action suggests that LINK is finally emerging from this phase, with its support holding strong at $9.20 and $4.80. If bullish sentiment prevails, some analysts believe that LINK could not only reclaim its previous all-time high of $53 but even venture into triple-digit territory.