Chainlink Price Struggle at $15: Is $12 on Horizon?

Chainlink, in the past 7 days, has registered a downfall of nearly 14%. However, the short-term recovery has resulted in a 24-hour surge of 5%.

Currently, Chainlink trades at a market price of $15.53 with a market cap of $9.91 billion. As the 11th biggest cryptocurrency in the market and one of the top DeFi tokens, is Chainlink bound for a quick turnaround?

Chainlink Price Analysis: Will Bears Take Control?

As per the weekly chart, the recent recovery in Chainlink in late December reached the 50% Fibonacci level at $28.60. The bullish recovery made a swing high at $38.94.

However, the uptrend failed to sustain momentum and quickly plunged below the 38.20% Fibonacci level at $23.00. With minor consolidation, the broader market crash has now brought LINK price down to $15.48.

With a 7-day low registered at $14.021, the short-term recovery reveals underlying support for Chainlink. In the weekly chart, the downfall has breached the 50-week EMA line and is struggling to take support near the 100-week EMA line.

Key Levels in LINK Price Trend

The downfall has breached under the 23.60% Fibonacci level at $16.17. If the bull fails to propel the closing price above the Fibonacci level, the breakdown will potentially challenge the lower support levels.

The immediate support level for Chainlink is present at the 100-week EMA line at $14.73, followed by the 200-week EMA line at $12.67.

The downfall has brought the weekly RSI line under the halfway level. This suggests a potential shift in the trend momentum, projecting a potential downfall.

Analyst Predicts Recovery For Chainlink

Supporting the chances of a bullish comeback for bulls to regain the 23.60% level, Ali Martinez highlights a potential reversal possibility.

In his recent tweet, the analyst highlights a TD sequential indicator flashing a buy signal on Chainlink. This comes on the daily chart, hinting at a short-term reversal rally.

As with the 24-hour recovery of more than 5%, a prolonged recovery will likely help bulls sustain dominance at the 23.60% Fibonacci level. With a bullish recovery, the uptrend could challenge the $20 psychological level followed by the 38.20% level at $23.07.