
Analyst Michael van de Poppe forecasts a 150% LINK rally in the second half of 2024.
Despite a market cap of $8.13 billion, LINK struggles to reach its $52.88 all-time high.
The recent unlocking of 21 million LINK tokens increased supply and exerted pressure on investors.
The crypto market has been tough for Chainlink (LINK) this month, with its value dropping by more than 5% today. Despite being one of the top 15 cryptos with a market cap of $8.13 billion, LINK’s price has struggled to reach its all-time high of $52.88.
However, prominent crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe has pointed out a potential 150% rally ahead for Chainlink in the second half of the year, highlighting the formation of the bullish candle.
Formation of Bullish Weekly Candle
In a recent tweet, Van de Pop pointed out that historically, May or June tends to mark the creation of the bottom for LINK. This prediction suggests a potential turning point for LINK’s value, signaling a shift towards a bullish trend in the coming months.
Drawing parallels to previous years’ price patterns, van de Pop noted a similar price pattern that resulted in a significant rally of up to 150% in the second half of the year.
Historically, when Chainlink (LINK) hits a low point in its cycle, it tends to follow with a strong upward trend This trend has consistently resulted in significant gains for LINK investors.
What’s Next for Chainlink?
Following a notable token unlock event, Chainlink’s price experienced a dip today. The recent report revealed the unlocking of 21 million LINK tokens, valued at approximately $295 million, from non-circulating supply contracts.
This unlock has not only increased the circulating supply but also triggered speculation among investors. As of now, the LINK price is down 5%, trading at $13.26, with a trading volume increase of 22% to $320.884 million. Despite the dip, Chainlink’s Open Interest (OI) rose by 1.74% to $179.02 million.