Chainlink Dominates DeFi Dev Charts—Will LINK Hit $20 Next?

• The Chainlink price action shows a potential for a breakout soon.
• The oracle protocol has a number of partnerships to drive its potential rally.

Chainlink (LINK) is drawing increased attention in the digital asset market as its price rises remarkably. The digital asset has posted solid gains over the past month amid uncertainty. With the current outlook, market participants are discussing whether it will soon test the $20 level, a price not seen in recent months.

Price Momentum Builds as LINK Tests Key Levels

Chainlink has recorded a 34.9% gain over the past month, reaching $15.35. This growth is complemented by a 20.37% increase in daily trading volume, which rose to $551.62 million. 

Despite this price decline, LINK remains one of the best-performing assets in the broader cryptocurrency market in recent weeks.

In a recent update, we noted that Chainlink staged a significant comeback after weeks of ridiculous sell-offs. Per the update, Chainlink traders and investors anticipate a major rally as LINK shows bullish patterns on its price chart.

Analysts observing the price action suggest LINK is now positioned to retest higher levels. For example, Michael van de Poppe, a market analyst who is closely followed in the crypto space, remarked that Chainlink is showing signs of preparing for a move toward $20. 

Image Source: Michael van de Poppe

He attributed this to the token’s solid technical structure, which has seen it recover from recent consolidations.

Notably, another analyst, Stanley Crypto, emphasized the importance of the $16.20 support level, which has been tested several times. He explained that LINK retests a breakout zone from an ascending triangle pattern.

Holding above this key support is seen as necessary for LINK to attempt a move toward the $17.80 resistance. He noted that a decisive break beyond this barrier could open the way to $22.85 in the near term.

Adding to the price outlook, as previously mentioned in our report, JPMorgan recently completed its first public blockchain transaction using Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol. The partnership also features Ondo Finance’s tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds. 

Based on market perception, this development may have contributed to Chainlink’s recent price movements, reflecting growing institutional confidence in its technology.

However, analysts warn that any weakness around $16.20 could expose LINK to renewed selling pressure, putting the recent gains at risk. The $17.80 level is widely viewed as the immediate test for any bullish continuation.

Chainlink Leads DeFi Development Activity

While much of the market conversation has centered on Chainlink’s price, it is worth noting that development progress has been just as significant. 

For example, data from Santiment ranks Chainlink as the most active project in decentralized finance based on developer contributions. The project has maintained steady activity on GitHub, highlighting a consistent pace of updates and integrations.

Recent updates have also strengthened Chainlink’s position in the digital asset industry. As noted in our earlier post, Chainlink launched its Rewards program with SXT airdrops to incentivize LINK stakers. This marks a key step in the ecosystem engagement of private blockchains.

The project’s technology is also being used more widely in gaming, NFTs, and other DeFi platforms. Market participants see this continued adoption as one of the factors supporting Chainlink’s recent price performance. With this, some investors are drawn to projects showing both strong fundamentals and practical use cases.