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Chainlink surges: Why Is LINK now targeting $16 and beyond?
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Chainlink surges: Why Is LINK now targeting $16 and beyond?

Chainlink's price shows promising upward momentum after weeks of consolidation. LINK reserves hit record levels as available supply significantly contracts. Technical analysts now identify multiple converging signals hinting at an ambitious target: $16 and potentially beyond.

Written by Simon Dumoulin

Translated on December 6, 2025 at 10:43 by Simon Dumoulin

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The increase in Chainlink reserves to over one million tokens represents a major development for understanding current market dynamics. This massive accumulation reflects a long-term strategy from institutional holders and major ecosystem players.

The tightening of available supply on exchanges translates mechanically into reduced selling pressure. On-chain metrics show that net withdrawals from trading platforms have remained at elevated levels for several weeks. This trend typically indicates strong investor conviction as they prefer to store their tokens outside exchanges, thereby reducing the liquid supply available for trading.

Staking data also reveals growing participation, with more LINK locked in decentralized finance protocols. This progressive immobilization of supply creates a favorable context for price appreciation, especially if demand for oracle services continues to grow at the current pace.

Chart showing Chainlink (LINK) reserves in USD on Binance, displaying the evolution of token deposits and withdrawals on the exchange. Source: AMBCrypto.

Bullish Signals Multiply Targeting $16

From a technical perspective, Chainlink is registering several major bullish signals. The price has broken through a key resistance at $13.50, accompanied by rising volumes, validating the breakout. The MA50 and MA200 moving averages have formed a golden cross, reinforcing a medium-term bullish trend, while the RSI around 60 indicates there is still room before overheating. The $16 target, based on Fibonacci extension, constitutes the first significant target, before a potential zone of $18 to $20 if the current momentum continues.

The Chainlink ecosystem provides solid fundamental support for this scenario. The network is multiplying integrations into DeFi protocols, real-world asset tokenization projects, and cross-chain solutions, illustrating the continuous expansion of its utility. This expansion helps strengthen structural demand for Chainlink’s secure and reliable oracle services.

Chainlink (LINK/USDT) price chart showing resistance breakout and ongoing bullish trend. Source: AMBCrypto.

The CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol) services are gaining institutional adoption, positioning Chainlink as essential infrastructure for inter-blockchain communication. In a macro context favorable to risk assets, LINK benefits from an environment conducive to acceleration. Investors are particularly monitoring the ratio between market capitalization and real network utility, which remains particularly attractive for LINK compared to other competing projects.

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Simon Dumoulin

Simon Dumoulin

Passionate about cryptocurrencies since 2019, I cover the latest news through clear and accessible articles. My goal is to make crypto understandable for everyone, with reliable and well-researched content.

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