Chainlink (LINK) Price Signal: Buy or Sell?
Rank #9 · $11.63 -1.7% 24h · Market cap $8.78B · Updated 2026-09-04 UTC close
Chainlink price chart with signals
Today's Chainlink signal explained
Chainlink is currently on a daily BUY signal: the Supertrend (10, 3) indicator flipped bullish 23 days ago and the price ($11.63) is trading above its 200-day simple moving average ($8.98). Both the short-term trend and the long-term regime filter agree, which is the only condition under which this system issues a daily buy.
The weekly swing signal is SELL (flat). Chainlink would need a daily close above its 20-day high of $11.99 to trigger a new breakout entry; this rule has been out of the market for 3 days.
The monthly position signal is BUY. Chainlink cleared its 55-day closing high 23 days ago. The exit for this slower rule is a close below the 20-day low, now at $9.39.
The yearly regime is ACCUMULATE: price is above a rising 200-day moving average. In the last five years this has been the environment in which most of the sustainable upside in Chainlink and in the wider crypto market has occurred.
Momentum check: the 14-day RSI is at 63.7, MACD is below its signal line, and ADX at 59.2 indicates a strong trend. Volume is 0.87× its 20-day average. Over the last 7, 30 and 90 days Chainlink has moved +1.7%, +42.5% and +57.3% respectively; it trades -53.7% from its 52-week high and +61.5% above its 52-week low.
Bullish checklist (8/10)
- Price above SMA 200✓ Yes
- Price above SMA 50✓ Yes
- EMA 20 above EMA 50✓ Yes
- EMA 50 above EMA 200✓ Yes
- Supertrend bullish✓ Yes
- MACD above signal line✗ No
- RSI above 50✓ Yes
- ADX trend strength above 20 with +DI leading✓ Yes
- Above 20-day breakout level✗ No
- Above 55-day breakout level✓ Yes
Chainlink technical indicators (2026-09-04)
| Indicator | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Price (daily close) | $11.63 | |
| EMA 9 | $11.42 | Price above |
| EMA 20 | $10.96 | Price above |
| EMA 50 | $9.95 | Price above |
| SMA 50 | $9.52 | Price above |
| SMA 200 | $8.98 | Price above |
| Supertrend (10, 3) | $9.91 | Bullish |
| RSI (14) | 63.7 | Neutral |
| MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.62 / 0.69 | Bearish crossover |
| ADX (14) / +DI / −DI | 59.2 / 30.3 / 6.9 | Strong trend |
| ATR (14) | $0.6038 | 5.2% daily range |
| Bollinger Bands (20, 2) | $9.58 – $12.67 | Inside bands |
| 20-day high / 10-day low | $11.99 / $11.12 | Weekly breakout levels |
| 55-day high / 20-day low | $11.99 / $9.39 | Monthly breakout levels |
| 52-week high / low | $25.13 / $7.20 | -53.7% from high |
| Volume vs 20-day avg | 0.87× | Normal |
How these rules performed on Chainlink (2021-09-01 → 2026-09-04)
| Rule | Total return | Max drawdown | Trades | Win rate | Avg trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy & hold | -61% | -85% | 1 | – | – |
| Daily (Supertrend + SMA 200) | -2% | -64% | 21 | 19% | +1.0% |
| Weekly (20/10 breakout) | -23% | -69% | 42 | 33% | +0.9% |
| Monthly (55/20 breakout) | -13% | -69% | 15 | 27% | +0.8% |
| Yearly (rising SMA 200) | -59% | -78% | 19 | 11% | -3.2% |
Long-only simulation on Binance daily closes, 0.1% fee per side, signals executed on the next candle. Trend-following rules typically win less than half of their trades but capture the large moves; this is historical simulation, not a forecast.
Recent Chainlink signal changes
| Date | Timeframe | Signal | Price | Since then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Weekly | SELL | $11.12 | +4.6% |
| 2026-08-13 | Daily | BUY | $8.89 | +30.9% |
| 2026-08-13 | Weekly | BUY | $8.89 | +30.9% |
| 2026-08-13 | Monthly | BUY | $8.89 | +30.9% |
| 2026-07-29 | Weekly | SELL | $8.34 | +39.6% |
| 2026-07-14 | Weekly | BUY | $8.35 | +39.4% |
| 2026-05-26 | Monthly | SELL | $9.39 | +23.9% |
| 2026-05-16 | Weekly | SELL | $9.72 | +19.7% |
| 2026-05-06 | Monthly | BUY | $9.99 | +16.4% |
| 2026-05-05 | Weekly | BUY | $9.76 | +19.2% |
| 2026-05-01 | Weekly | SELL | $9.10 | +27.8% |
| 2026-04-16 | Weekly | BUY | $9.59 | +21.3% |
| 2026-03-21 | Weekly | SELL | $8.82 | +31.9% |
| 2026-03-15 | Weekly | BUY | $9.50 | +22.4% |
| 2026-03-08 | Weekly | SELL | $8.52 | +36.5% |
Chainlink signal FAQ
Is Chainlink a buy or sell today?
As of 2026-09-04 the daily rule-based signal for Chainlink (LINK) is BUY, the weekly signal is SELL, the monthly signal is BUY and the yearly regime is ACCUMULATE. These are automated technical readings, not investment advice.
What is the Chainlink RSI right now?
The 14-day RSI for Chainlink is 63.7. Readings above 70 are considered overbought and below 30 oversold, although in strong crypto trends RSI can stay elevated for weeks.
Is Chainlink above its 200-day moving average?
Yes, Chainlink trades +29.5% above its 200-day simple moving average of $8.98.
How often are Chainlink signals updated?
All Chainlink signals on this page are recalculated automatically once per day, shortly after the 00:00 UTC daily candle closes on Binance.
What is the Chainlink strength score?
The strength score of 80/100 counts how many of ten bullish technical conditions (moving averages, Supertrend, MACD, RSI, ADX and breakout levels) are currently true for Chainlink. Higher means more indicators agree on an uptrend.