Key Takeaways
Chainlink (LINK) consolidates within a descending wedge pattern after a significant downward move.
The price is currently hovering around key Fibonacci retracement levels, and the structure suggests an imminent breakout decision.
The Elliott Wave count hints after a corrective wave, making the upcoming sessions critical for determining the next major price movement.
The 4-hour chart illustrates LINK’s price correction following a substantial rally that peaked near $30.80.
After completing a five-wave impulse structure, a corrective WXY pattern emerged, dragging the price back toward the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement at approximately $18.00.
The structure of this correction suggests it may be nearing completion.
A descending wedge formation is visible, with the price currently finding support at the lower boundary of this pattern.
This wedge aligns with the broader Fibonacci retracement levels, specifically the 0.618 level at $18.00 and the deeper 0.786 support around $14.50.
Historically, such wedge formations tend to precede breakouts, making the current price action a critical juncture.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the 4-hour time frame remains neutral, hovering around 40-45. This indicates that selling pressure is not yet exhausted but also shows no clear bullish divergence.
A bullish breakout from the wedge would require confirmation with increased volume and a push above the nearest resistance levels at $20.45 (0.5 Fibonacci) and $22.89 (0.382 Fibonacci).
A decisive break above the $22.89 level would confirm the end of the correction and signal a shift toward a new impulsive phase targeting the higher Fibonacci extensions.
The 1-hour chart provides a detailed view of LINK’s potential breakout scenarios.
The price is currently consolidating within a tight range near the lower boundary of the descending wedge, hovering just above the key demand zone highlighted in green.
Two possible outcomes emerge from this structure:
Bullish Scenario:
A break above the descending resistance, currently around $19.00, would validate the bullish outlook. If confirmed, the price could rally toward the 0.5 Fibonacci level at $20.45, followed by $22.89 (0.382 Fib retracement).
A sustained push beyond these levels would suggest the beginning of a new impulse wave, with a target near $25.92 (0.236 Fib) and potentially beyond $30.80, where the prior impulse wave peaked.
Bearish Scenario:
Failure to break out from the wedge could result in further downside, with the price retesting the $17.00-$18.00 range.
If bearish momentum strengthens, the next major support level would be at $14.50 (0.786 Fibonacci), which would likely serve as the last line of defense before a deeper correction unfolds.
The RSI on the 1-hour time frame is showing early signs of potential bullish divergence, suggesting that sellers may be losing momentum.
However, a breakout confirmation above the descending resistance is required before a reversal can be validated.
A decisive breakout above $20.45 would confirm a bullish continuation, while a break below $17.00 would reinforce the bearish scenario.
The upcoming price action will be crucial in determining whether LINK is ready for a trend reversal or if further correction is necessary.