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Chainlink Gains as Exchange Outflows Point to Strong Accumulation
LINK shows strong bullish momentum as $66M exits exchanges in 2 weeks. Analysts expect continued gains as DeFi adoption and investor accumulation grow.
Updated May 21, 2025, 7:11 p.m. Published May 21, 2025, 3:44 p.m.
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What to know:
- Over $66 million in Chainlink tokens left exchanges in two weeks, a sign that investors may be accumulating, not selling.
- LINK is holding a strong uptrend after reclaiming its 200-day moving average, with analysts expecting more gains as DeFi adoption grows, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model.
Chainlink's price action demonstrates remarkable resilience amid mixed global economic conditions.
The token has established a well-defined rising channel pattern, with technical indicators supporting continued bullish momentum.
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After successfully breaking above the 200-day moving average, LINK has maintained its upward trajectory despite short-term resistance.
Exchange outflows remain consistently negative, with $11.27 million worth of LINK exiting exchanges this week following $55.2 million in outflows last week. This pattern of decreasing exchange balances typically signals investor accumulation rather than selling pressure.
Meanwhile, Chainlink's technology continues gaining traction in the DeFi sector, with recent integrations including JPMorgan, Ondo Finance, and Solana mainnet.
Analysts project LINK could reach $20 in the near term, with longer-term forecasts suggesting potential growth to $50 by 2028 and $100 by 2030 as adoption of its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) expands across the blockchain ecosystem.
Technical Analysis Highlights
- LINK established strong support at $15.60 with high-volume buying emerging at the $15.27-$15.30 zone during the 18-19 hour timeframe on May 20th.
- A significant volume spike (3.08M) during the 11:00 hour on May 21st coincided with LINK testing the $16.24 resistance level.
- The overall trend remains bullish with higher lows forming a clear upward channel.
- LINK demonstrated significant bullish momentum in the last hour, surging from $15.67 to a peak of $15.91, representing a 1.5% gain.
- A notable volume spike occurred at 13:30, catalyzing a sharp upward movement that established a new support level around $15.75.
- The price action formed an ascending channel with higher lows, though some profit-taking emerged near the $15.90 resistance level.
- Final minutes showed consolidation around $15.85, with volume patterns suggesting accumulation rather than distribution.
External References
- "Chainlink Price Prediction: Can Increased Network Adoption Rejuvenate Bullish Momentum for LINK?", CoinPedia, published May 20, 2025.
- "Chainlink price prediction 2025-2031: A strong buy sentiment for LINK?", Cryptopolitan, published May 20, 2025.
- "Chainlink In Rally Mode: Rising Channel Formation Signals Continued Climb", NewsBTC, published May 21, 2025.
- "Chainlink price targets $20 as exchange outflows surge", crypto.news, published May 21, 2025.
AI Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.
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