Recent market observations shared by expert Hov point toward a developing diagonal structure across several altcoins, with Chainlink following a similar pattern.
The price action suggests the asset has shifted from a steep bearish phase into a controlled corrective environment rather than a clean trend reversal.
The previous drop was a clear Capitulation low, as indicated by the long lower wick. The drop was a sign of heavy selling pressure, followed by heavy buying at lower prices.
Since the drop, the Chainlink has been in an uptrend, as indicated by the prices remaining between the support and resistance levels.
In this particular channel, we can see that the structure is orderly, with higher lows building. The price action is choppy, with lots of overlapping, which is normal in a correction period.
The price has been testing the top boundary but has not been able to get through, indicating that this resistance is still alive in the short term.
We are possibly seeing a pullback to the bottom trendline. This is a normal correction wave, allowing the market to consolidate before moving upwards again.
Chainlink Struggles to Regain Bullish Strength
Another market view highlights a more cautious outlook. Nebraskangooner noted that Chainlink still lacks the strength required to regain bullish interest, especially after failing to break above key resistance levels.
On the higher timeframe, the asset remains within a broad range that formed after its peak near $50 in 2021. Since then, the price has spent years consolidating between roughly $6 and $25. This range reflects a long-term battle between buyers and sellers, with neither side taking full control.
During 2024, LINK attempted a recovery and climbed toward the $15–$20 region. However, strong resistance near $25–$28 stopped further progress. Multiple rejections from this zone confirm it as a major barrier where selling pressure increases.
At present, the price has dropped back toward the $9–$10 area and is trading below mid-range resistance near $14–$15. This level now acts as a key point that must be reclaimed before any bullish continuation can develop.
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Breakout or Breakdown to Decide Next Move
From the structural point of view, the LINK is still trading in a wide range of consolidation. The base around the $7-$8 level is an important support area. If the price returns to this area, it could act as a base for the next move up.
The bounce from this area could propel the price into a stronger impulse wave, potentially breaking through the channel resistance and reaching even higher levels.
This would be in line with the idea that the larger move up would be accompanied by good momentum. However, if the support level breaks, the strength of the setup would be lessened.
If the price goes below $7, it would be possible for it to move to the lower levels of around $5, where the bears would be even stronger.
This article contains market analysis and price predictions. These are not guarantees. Crypto markets are volatile. Always DYOR. Not financial advice.
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