Chainlink Price History (LINK)
Current price: $12.52 · 5-year history · Updated: 9/19/2026
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Price Chart (5 Years)
Year-by-Year Performance
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9.15 | $12.29 | $13.05 | $7.17 | +34.32% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
Chainlink in 2026
2026 was a year of moderate growth for Chainlink. Price opened at $9.15 and closed at $12.29 — an annual return of +34.32%. Within the year, prices ranged between $7.17 and $13.05 — a 82% range.
Chainlink in Market Context
Market Position
Chainlink (LINK) ranks #17, placing it within the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap, with a current market cap of $9.36 B. As an infrastructure protocol, Chainlink serves developer tooling or oracle/storage functions — performance tracks broader ecosystem activity.
Recent Price Action
At $12.52 (only 24% of the ATH of $52.70), Chainlink is in a deep correction — drawdowns of this magnitude have historically offered attractive re-entry zones depending on fundamentals. Over the last 7 days, Chainlink has gained +8.6%; over 30 days it has gained +17.2%.
Valuation Signals
At 63.5/100, Chainlink is in "Fair Value" territory — market and fundamentals are balanced; no clear buy or sell signal from valuation alone. MVRV at 70/100 suggests a favorable valuation relative to realized cap. Low dev activity (score 0/100) is a cluster risk — project stagnation elevates long-term delisting risk. The NVT ratio (75/100) shows healthy network activity relative to market cap.
Risk Profile
Infrastructure risks: value capture is hard when protocols function as public goods — the "fat protocol thesis" remains unsettled. Strong tokenomics (70/100): bounded emission, decentralized distribution, and no activation cliffs on the horizon.
Cycle Insights
- Biggest rally: From ATL ($7.17) to ATH ($13.05), Chainlink gained 82% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: Chainlink currently trades at 95.9% of its ATH and 75% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 1.8x — crypto-typical high volatility that makes DCA strategies (vs lump-sum) attractive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chainlink all-time high?
Chainlink's all-time high in our historical data is $13.05 on 9/6/2026. Currently Chainlink trades at $12.52 — below the ATH (95.9% of peak). Data covers the past 5 years.
What is the Chainlink all-time low?
Chainlink's lowest price in the past 5 years was $7.17 on 6/30/2026. From ATL to today, the price moved 75%.
How has Chainlink performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: +34.32%. Across all 1 years in our data: +36.83% total return from first data point.
Where does the historical price data come from?
All price data is sourced from CoinGecko — one of the largest and most reputable crypto data providers. We store daily closing prices for the past 5 years. Data refreshes daily (24h ISR cache).