Greed

2024

Bitcoin

Chainlink

The cryptocurrency market continues its summer swoon, with major coins like Bitcoin tumbling to four-month lows. <a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/chainlink" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Chainlink (LINK)</a>, a key player in the decentralized oracle network space, has been especially hard-hit, dropping 25% since the beginning of June. But is this a buying opportunity, or the precipice of a steeper decline? 
<h2 data-sourcepos="5:1-5:34" id="strong-this-chart-pattern-looms-large-strong">This Chart Pattern Looms Large</h2> 
Technical analysts are scrutinizing Chainlink’s chart, with a particular focus on the dreaded “Head and Shoulders” pattern. This formation, characterized by a central peak flanked by two smaller ones, often signals a trend reversal from bullish to bearish. Analyst Ali Martinez believes a breach of the neckline, the support level currently hovering around $12.70, could trigger a significant downturn. 
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 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chainlink?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">#Chainlink</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24LINK&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">$LINK</a> faces a potential 45% price correction if it falls below $12.70! <a href="https://t.co/8NGwMzEIhR" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/8NGwMzEIhR</a> 
 — Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1808938326717587512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">July 4, 2024</a>
</blockquote> 
If LINK falls below $12.70, we could see a cascading sell-off, warns Martinez. This could push the price down to $6.80, a staggering 45% drop. Fibonacci retracement levels, a technical tool used to identify potential support and resistance zones, further bolster this bearish outlook. The 0.786 Fibonacci level aligns perfectly with Martinez’s target of $6.80, lending credence to his prediction. 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-628244" src="https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_ce0ece.png?resize=1024%2C681" alt="" width="1024" height="681" srcset="https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_ce0ece.png?resize=1024%2C681?w=1318 1318w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_ce0ece.png?resize=1024%2C681?w=460 460w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_ce0ece.png?resize=1024%2C681?w=768 768w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_ce0ece.png?resize=1024%2C681?w=860 860w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_ce0ece.png?resize=1024%2C681?w=750 750w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_ce0ece.png?resize=1024%2C681?w=1140 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1"> 
<h2 data-sourcepos="11:1-11:38" id="strong-bearish-sentiment-grips-the-market-strong">Bearish Sentiment Grips The Market</h2> 
Adding fuel to the fire is the overall <a href="https://coincodex.com/crypto/chainlink/price-prediction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">bearish sentiment</a> gripping the crypto market. The Fear and Greed Index, a measure of investor sentiment, currently sits at a chilling 26, firmly in “Fear” territory. This fear is reflected in LINK’s trading activity. The price is struggling to stay above the critical $12.70 mark, and any decisive break below could accelerate the sell-off. 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-628245 size-full" src="https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_5d95b4.png?resize=989%2C254" alt="" width="989" height="254" srcset="https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_5d95b4.png?resize=989%2C254?w=989 989w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_5d95b4.png?resize=989%2C254?w=460 460w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_5d95b4.png?resize=989%2C254?w=768 768w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_5d95b4.png?resize=989%2C254?w=860 860w, https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A_5d95b4.png?resize=989%2C254?w=750 750w" sizes="(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px" data-recalc-dims="1"> A Glimmer Of Hope: Oversold Territory And Price Prediction 
However, a glimmer of hope remains. The Relative Strength Index (RSI), another technical indicator, suggests LINK might be oversold. The RSI is currently at 28, dipping into “oversold” territory. This could signal a potential short-term bounce, as oversold assets often experience temporary price corrections. 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full" src="https://www.tradingview.com/x/vLyCLV4P/" width="1835" height="883"> 
Interestingly, some analysts contradict the prevailing bearish sentiment. Price for LINK is seen<a href="https://coincodex.com/crypto/chainlink/price-prediction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow"> increasing 52.73% by August 5th</a>, pushing the price to a healthy $18.97. While technical analysis paints a bleak picture, this prediction offers a counterpoint, highlighting the inherent uncertainty within the crypto market. The Road Ahead For LINK 
Ultimately, the future of Chainlink remains shrouded in uncertainty. Technical indicators scream caution, while some analysts maintain a bullish outlook. The coming weeks will be crucial for Chainlink. Will it defy the bearish whispers and stage a comeback, or succumb to the gravitational pull of a deeper correction? 
Featured image from Coldkeepers, chart from TradingView

Bear Market Bites: Chainlink Loses 10%, Further Downturn To $6.80 Feared

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