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LINK price is hovering around $8.70, with $9 emerging as the key breakout level.
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Whale transactions worth more than $1 million surged from roughly 1 to 15 in 96 hours.
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LINK’s MVRV ratio crossed above its 200 SMA, while the monthly TD Sequential flashed a buy signal.
Chainlink (LINK) is flashing a rare cluster of bullish signals as whale activity surges, the MVRV ratio forms a golden cross and the monthly TD Sequential prints a buy signal. After months of weakness, these indicators are raising a bigger question: has LINK finally reached the early stage of a major trend reversal? With price hovering near $8.70 and $9 emerging as the immediate breakout barrier, a sustained move above resistance could put a 30% rally firmly on the table.
Whales Suddenly Return to Chainlink
The biggest near-term catalyst is the sharp increase in large-value transactions across the Chainlink network. According to market analyst Ali Charts, transactions exceeding $1 million jumped from roughly 1 to around 15 over the past 96 hours. The move signals a significant increase in activity from large holders and comes as LINK attempts to recover from its recent lows.
Whale activity is accelerating while LINK is attempting to build a base around the $7–$9 region, suggesting that major market participants are becoming more active at current valuations.
LINK MVRV Ratio Flashes a Rare Bullish Signal
Another major development is emerging from LINK’s MVRV ratio. The indicator has reportedly formed a golden cross against its 200-day SMA for the first time in more than a year. Historically, similar signals have preceded powerful rallies in LINK. The previous examples cited by Ali Charts were followed by a 155% rally in November 2024 and an 85% surge in July 2025.
That history does not guarantee another triple-digit rally, but it significantly raises the importance of the current setup. The MVRV golden cross suggests that LINK’s market valuation is beginning to recover from a prolonged period of weakness. If the ratio continues moving higher alongside price, it could reinforce the case for a broader trend reversal rather than another short-lived bounce.
Monthly TD Sequential Flashes Buy Signal
The monthly TD Sequential has flashed a buy signal, according to the latest chart shared by Ali Charts. Because the signal appears on the monthly timeframe, it carries considerably more weight than a short-term trading indicator. LINK has spent an extended period declining and consolidating near the lower end of its broader range. The appearance of a monthly buy signal at this stage suggests the token could be entering a potential macro reversal phase.
However, confirmation remains critical. LINK still needs to reclaim major resistance levels before the bullish setup can be considered a confirmed breakout. The recent recovery from the $7–$7.50 region has created a potential base, while the latest move has brought LINK back toward the upper end of its immediate range. A decisive breakout and daily close above $9 could open the door toward $10, followed by the $11–$11.30 zone.
A move from approximately $8.70 to $11.30 would represent nearly 30% upside, making $9 the most important near-term level for LINK bulls. On the downside, $8.30 is the first support to watch, followed by the $8 level. The broader bullish structure remains intact as long as LINK holds the crucial $7–$7.50 accumulation zone. A breakdown below that area would weaken the reversal setup and signal that the recent recovery may have been another failed bounce.
Is Chainlink Ready for Its Next Big Move?
Three signals are now aligning: whale activity is accelerating, MVRV has crossed its 200 SMA, and the monthly TD Sequential has turned bullish. That combination gives LINK one of its more interesting reversal setups in recent months. But the market still needs confirmation, and that confirmation sits at $9. If buyers break and sustain momentum above $9, LINK could quickly target $10 and potentially extend toward $11.30, putting the projected 30% upside scenario into focus.
