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Chainlink price today

1 Year High

$10.00$21.41

$21.41

Highest price this year

$21.41

Highest price this year

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$21.41

Today's Range

$16.18

Today's trading range

$16.18

Today's trading range

All-Time Range

$0.00$67.09

24%

of all-time high

24%

of all-time high

$0.00
$67.09

Market Cap

#24

$12.10B

0.3% m. share

Volume 24h

$1.05B

+9.30% price · 24 hours

Circulating Supply

74.8%

748M of 1B

Fully Diluted Cap

$16.18B

Listed Sep 25, 2019

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About Chainlink

Chainlink is a blockchain oracle platform that brings capital markets onchain and powers the majority of decentralized finance (DeFi). The Chainlink stack provides the core data, interoperability, compliance, and privacy standards needed to power advanced blockchain use cases for institutional tokenized assets, lending, payments, stablecoins, and more. Since first creating decentralized oracle networks, Chainlink has enabled tens of trillions in transaction value and secures the vast majority of DeFi.

What is Chainlink (LINK)

A Deep Dive on Chainlink

Chainlink is an all-in-one platform built to fulfill the requirements of institutional blockchain use cases. The Chainlink platform enables developers and institutions to access critical data, interoperability, compute, compliance, privacy, and legacy-system connectivity required for advanced blockchain applications that link the onchain and offchain worlds.

Overview and Purpose

Chainlink is built to solve four fundamental problems for institutions interacting with tokenized assets:

  • The data problem - Tokenized assets need real-world information to be usable in transactions, such as market pricing, reference data, and proof of reserves data. Chainlink provides this real-world data onchain securely and accurately.
  • The liquidity problem - Financial institutions need tokenized assets that can be securely accessed and moved across blockchain networks in order to maximize liquidity. Chainlink CCIP delivers a cross-chain interoperability standard that securely connects any public or private blockchain, opening up global markets to tokenized assets.
  • The synchronization problem - Tokenized assets must remain synchronized with legacy systems once issued across multiple chains. Chainlink offers reliable offchain data, system connectivity, and secure cross-chain interoperability, enabling a Unified Golden Record that stays with assets anywhere.
  • The compliance problem - Regulated institutions require compliance enforcement capabilities such as identity verification (KYC), risk screening (AML), exploit protection, and asset-specific restrictions. The Chainlink Automated Compliance Engine extends existing financial infrastructure for identity and compliance data to blockchains and tokenized assets.

LINK Token Fundamentals

The LINK token serves as the network's primary currency, used to pay network operators for providing external data to smart contracts. Additionally, token holders can stake their LINK (minimum 1,000 tokens) to contribute to network security and earn rewards.

Supply Characteristics

Chainlink has a maximum supply of 1 billion LINK tokens. The initial distribution was structured as follows:

  • 35% (350,000,000 LINK) allocated to Node Operators & Ecosystem
  • 32.3% (323,000,000 LINK) distributed through Private Token Sale
  • 30% (300,000,000 LINK) retained by the Company
  • 2.7% (27,000,000 LINK) sold in the Public Token Sale

The initial token sale occurred on September 17, 2017, at approximately $0.09 per LINK. The project expects to put about 70 million LINK into circulation annually, with full circulation projected by Q1 2030.

Project Development

Chainlink was launched on September 4, 2017, with its mainnet going live on May 30, 2019. The project originated in the Cayman Islands and was co-founded by Sergey Nazarov and Steve Ellis. Nazarov, who has been in the crypto space since 2011, serves as co-founder of Chainlink Labs and previously held positions at QED Capital and CryptaMail. Ellis, serving as CTO, co-authored the Chainlink whitepaper with Nazarov.

The project raised $32 million through its initial token sale, with $29 million coming from private investors at $0.09 per LINK and $3 million from the public at $0.11 per LINK.

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Chainlink price history

The price of Chainlink over today, last day, last week, last month and last year
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Today$16.18+9.30%
1 Day$14.80+9.30%
1 Week$12.27+31.90%
1 Month$12.07+34.10%
1 Year$35.88-54.90%

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FAQs

Yes, you can use Custom Orders on Kraken to automatically buy Chainlink if it reaches a lower price.

Timing the market can be incredibly challenging, which is why many traders opt to dollar-cost average Chainlink instead. Using recurring buys, you can steadily accumulate Chainlink over time regardless of its market price, and eliminate the stress of trying to perfectly time the market.

64,883,311 LINK worth $1,049,811,966 was traded on Kraken in the last 24 hours.

A variety of factors affect the price of Chainlink including market sentiment, technical developments, user adoption and macro economic events.

The Chainlink price chart shows several important pieces of information about the current price of Chainlink, including its recent price movement and trading volume. The vertical axis represents the value of the asset in your chosen currency, such as USD, while the horizontal axis shows the time period, which can range from minutes to years. Chainlink price charts often use candlesticks to illustrate price movements. Each candlestick represents the opening, closing, highest and lowest prices LINK printed within a specific time frame. Below the price chart, you may also see volume bars that display trading activity for that period, with taller bars indicating higher trade volume. Professional traders often factor in these data points when conducting their own technical analysis.

You can use the LINK price chart to analyze price movements and identify areas of support and resistance. Many traders also use different technical indicators to help them analyze past LINK trading patterns in an effort to predict future price changes. It's important to remember that no method can predict prices with 100% accuracy, but using different tools while analyzing the LINK price chart can help inform your trading strategy.

Yes, Kraken makes it easy to stake and earn rewards on dozens of different cryptocurrencies. Visit our staking page here to see if Chainlink is eligible for staking or opt-in rewards in your region.

As with any financial investment, there are risks to consider before investing in Chainlink and holding it on an exchange like Kraken. Cryptocurrency prices, including Chainlink, can be highly volatile. While Kraken has always maintained a strong focus on security, we encourage our clients to self custody their crypto in non-custodial wallets that only they can access, like Kraken Wallet.

Cryptocurrency tax reporting rules vary significantly from country to country. It’s advisable to seek professional local tax guidance to ensure correct reporting and avoid potential penalties.

  1. To set up Chainlink price alerts on Kraken web, go to the Alerts widget, located behind the Order form in Advanced view. First, enable browser notifications. Then, click "Create new alert" to open the alert setup. Choose Chainlink, set trigger parameters, and adjust the price using the percentage buttons or by typing the desired price.
  2. To set up Chainlink price alerts on the Kraken mobile app, ensure push notifications are enabled in both your device settings and within Kraken Pro. Then, go to the price alerts modal by tapping the bell icon on the Markets page or long-pressing any open order. Select "Create new alert" and follow the same steps as on the web platform

You can use custom orders on Kraken to automatically execute stop-loss or take profit orders for Chainlink. When using Kraken Pro, you can set a stop-loss or take-profit order for Chainlink by locating the "Take Profit / Stop Loss" dropdown on the order form. Choose either "Simple" or "Advanced" mode based on your preference.

Your funding limits are influenced by several factors, including your country of residence, verification level and the asset you're looking to deposit or withdraw.

Yes, the Kraken mobile trading app makes it easy to manage your Chainlink holdings on the go. Our smart investing service brings powerful tools and effortless control to your Chainlink investments.

To export your Chainlink trading history, locate the Settings menu and click on “Documents” > “Create Export.” From here, you can choose between trade history, ledger history or balance, depending on what data you’d like to export.

Yes, Kraken offers recurring buy functionality for a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including Chainlink. To set it up, open the mobile app, tap "Buy," and choose the asset you'd like to purchase. Then, enter the amount you wish to buy and select the frequency by clicking "One Time" and choosing a schedule that works for you: daily, weekly, or monthly.

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