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- Chainlink is stuck near $13.30, forming a tight symmetrical triangle with no clear breakout yet.
- Despite bullish setups and strong development, whale control and falling user activity weigh down the token’s chances.
Chainlink (LINK) is once again testing investor patience. Hovering around $13.31, the token has slipped slightly by 2.16% despite signs of a potential reversal. A symmetrical triangle on the charts, a common indicator of breakout setups, has LINK traders on edge as they await confirmation in either direction.
Chainlink Faces Resistance at $13.60
LINK recently bounced from the $13.10–$13.43 range, forming a symmetrical triangle pattern. However, it struggles to push beyond a critical ceiling at $13.60. The RSI sits at a neutral 51.3, while the MACD shows little directional bias—adding to the uncertainty.
A breakout above $13.60 could ignite a rally to $14.40 or even $16. On the flip side, a failure to hold support may drag LINK down toward $12.85 or $12.50.
Whale Dominance and Declining Activity Weigh on Price
Despite being the most active Ethereum-based project in development, Chainlink’s on-chain performance tells a different story. Whale wallets still control 45.66% of LINK’s total supply, making it highly sensitive to large transactions.
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Even with major institutional partnerships involving JPMorgan and Mastercard, active wallets on the Chainlink network have plunged more than 64% since April. This sharp decline in user activity dampens bullish expectations.
Bitcoin’s dominance—now at 64.47%—adds more pressure by diverting both retail and institutional capital away from altcoins like Chainlink.
Analysts Warn of Fakeouts Without a Confirmed Breakout
While analyst Jens (@jens_connect) sees a textbook double-bottom pattern with price targets up to $29.92, others urge caution. CryptoWzrd warns that LINK needs to break above $14.40 on daily and intraday charts before any bullish narrative gains traction.
LINK Daily Technical Outlook:$LINK closed indecisively and is testing its most important Daily lower high trend line. I expect high volatility tomorrow, leading to more trade opportunities. I’ll track the intraday chart to get quick scalp opportunities 🧙♂️ pic.twitter.com/PQleSDDwZ8
— CRYPTOWZRD (@cryptoWZRD_) July 8, 2025
Without such confirmation, traders are likely to witness only short-lived price spikes, not sustained upward movement. The market remains in limbo, waiting for Chainlink’s next decisive move.
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