Chainlink Price History (LINK)
Current price: $8.45 · 5-year history · Updated: 7/31/2026
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Price Chart (5 Years)
Year-by-Year Performance
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9.15 | $8.47 | $10.73 | $7.17 | -7.43% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
Chainlink in 2026
2026 was a year of consolidation for Chainlink. Price opened at $9.15 and closed at $8.47 — an annual return of -7.43%. Within the year, prices ranged between $7.17 and $10.73 — a 50% range.
Chainlink in Market Context
Market Position
Chainlink (LINK) ranks #19, placing it within the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap, with a current market cap of $6.32 B. As a DeFi protocol, Chainlink's valuation depends on TVL, fee revenue, and governance-token distribution.
Recent Price Action
At $8.45 (only 16% 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 moved sideways at +0.00%; over 30 days it has gained +18.1%.
Valuation Signals
At 59.6/100, Chainlink is in "Fair Value" territory — market and fundamentals are balanced; no clear buy or sell signal from valuation alone. MVRV at 85/100 suggests a favorable valuation relative to realized cap.
Risk Profile
DeFi-specific risks: smart-contract exploits, regulatory classification as securities, and governance-token concentration from early-stage investors. 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 ($10.73), Chainlink gained 50% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: Chainlink currently trades at 78.8% of its ATH and 18% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 1.5x — 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 $10.73 on 5/10/2026. Currently Chainlink trades at $8.45 — below the ATH (78.8% 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 18%.
How has Chainlink performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: -7.43%. Across all 1 years in our data: -7.65% 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).