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Story: Chainlink Dips Below Key Support as Risk-Off Mood Hits Crypto

By Julie Binoche

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Chainlink is facing mounting pressure after slipping below key technical levels, adding to the broader downturn in the crypto market.

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The shift in sentiment reflects a broader risk-off trend across crypto markets. As volatility picks up and support levels get tested, traders are eyeing potential downside…

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Break Below Bollinger Band Sends Warning Signal

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From a technical standpoint, Chainlink recently broke below the lower boundary of its Bollinger Band, which was sitting just above $16.10.

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Traders are closely watching $15.67 as the next short-term support. A break below that could open the door to a test of $15.00, or potentially lower.

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RSI and MACD Show Strong Bearish Momentum

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Adding to the concern is the reading on the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which has dropped to 24—deep into oversold territory.

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The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator also points to further downside. The MACD line is hovering around -0.128, with the signal line at -0.371.

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Together, the RSI and MACD paint a picture of a market under pressure, with momentum indicators confirming what the price action is already showing: Chainlink is in a short-term…

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Long-Term Structure Still Holding—for Now

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Despite the bearish short-term outlook, some analysts see reason to remain optimistic over the longer horizon.

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Institutional interest in Chainlink has not disappeared entirely, even if retail sentiment is currently on the decline.

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In the near term, much depends on how Chainlink performs around its current support levels. If bulls can defend $15.67 and push the price back above the 20-day SMA near $17.

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However, if the selling pressure continues and the token breaks below $15.00, traders may begin looking toward the $13 region as the last line of defense before the longer-term…

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Until then, investors and traders should expect continued volatility. With the overall market still in a cautious mood, LINK may remain under pressure unless broader sentiment…

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