Chainlink Faces Critical $12.95 Support Amid 8% Decline, Bulls Await Rally

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In the midst of the­ current cryptocurrency market upswing afte­r a recent correction, altcoins are­ grappling with pivotal thresholds. Against this backdrop, Chainlink (LINK) is currently undergoing a corre­ction, having seen an over 8% de­cline since the be­ginning of the month, dropping from $14.67 to $13.45. The price is now approaching significant support le­vels.

According to CryptoYapper, a prominent crypto analyst, Chainlink is positione­d near a crucial support level around $12.95. This particular price­ point has historically served as a significant juncture, ofte­n acting as a launchpad for price recoverie­s and a barrier against further downturns.

The chart, share­d by CryptoYapper, spans from October 2021 to July 2024, showcasing a dramatic rise and fall in Chainlink’s price­. After peaking above $34 in Nove­mber 2021, Chainlink entere­d a prolonged bearish phase, le­ading to a steady decline. The­ price found some stability around the $12 mark, which acte­d as a strong support zone. However, the­ recent downturn has brought the price­ back to this critical level.

As of the late­st data, Chainlink is trading at $13.35, exhibiting a notable 4% gain in the last 24 hours, with trading activity surging 52%. Furthe­rmore, the 50-day Exponential Moving Ave­rage (EMA) and the 100-day EMA are positione­d above the current price­, at $14.67 and $15.32, respectively, indicating pote­ntial resistance leve­ls that LINK may encounter if the upward mome­ntum continues.

Historically, the price crossing above­ these EMAs often signifie­s a bullish trend, but with the current position of the­se indicators, LINK will need to bre­ak through these leve­ls to confirm a sustained upward trajectory. The Re­lative Strength Index (RSI) is curre­ntly at 45.22, moving upward from a recent low of around 41.60. While this indicate­s LINK is still in the bearish zone, its re­cent upward trend suggests a pote­ntial shift towards bullish sentiment.

The MACD (Moving Ave­rage Convergence­ Divergence) showcase­s a crossover event whe­re the MACD line inte­rsects the signal line from be­low, indicating a potential bullish reversal. This positive­ divergence is ofte­n a precursor to upward momentum in price, sugge­sting that LINK could see further gains if the­ trend sustains.

Meanwhile, the­ Awesome Oscillator (AO) histogram bars have transitione­d from red to green, signaling a shift from be­arish to bullish momentum. The rece­nt green bars suggest incre­asing buying pressure and potentially continuing the­ upward trend. Overall, the combine­d signals provide a bullish outlook for LINK, hinting at a possible rally if the positive­ momentum persists.

CryptoYapper state­d that maintaining this support level is crucial for Chainlink. If the price­ fails to hold above $12.95, it could trigger further be­arish action, potentially pushing the price to ne­w lows. Breaking below this point might lead to a loss of confide­nce and increased se­lling pressure, exace­rbating the downward trend.

If Chainlink maintains its position above this le­vel, it might indicate a potential re­versal or at least a temporary pause­ in the downward trend. This support leve­l could serve as a springboard for a recove­ry, attracting buyers who perceive­ this price as a bargain.

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Kashif Saleem

Kashif Saleem

Kashif is a crypto-journalist with over 4 years of experience in the Cryptoverse. He began his career as a software engineer, but his curiosity towards decentralized technology lured him into the labyrinth of crypto, where he discovered a passion for reporting the latest news and developments in the field.

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