Is $20 On The Cards? LINK Price Rides High With Chainlink Staking v0.2 Rollout

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Chainlink, a widely used distributed computing platform, has recently introduced an upgrade to its staking capabilities.

Known as Staking v0.2, this new version adds an extra layer of security to the network and stands as a key component of Chainlink’s Economic 2.0 strategy.

The anticipated duration for the migration of the protocol for the current v0.1 stakeholders is nine days. Users cannot transfer their staked LINK or the associated rewards to version 0.2 at this time.

According to the most recent data, LINK was trading at a price range of $14.7 to $14.9, representing a monthly growth of over 30%. The majority of LINK oscillators exhibit a consistent optimistic bias. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicates a possible purchasing opportunity at 50.

#Chainlink Staking v0.2 is officially live on mainnet ⬡

Starting today, existing v0.1 stakers have a nine-day window to migrate their staked LINK and accrued rewards to the 45M LINK v0.2 pool, with guaranteed access before Early Access begins.

🧵https://t.co/pcFAVXct3L

— Chainlink (@chainlink) November 28, 2023

Chainlink (LINK) is experiencing an extraordinary quarter, having gained nearly 100 percent since the start of October. At the time of writing, the altcoin had risen as high as 12th among the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

LINK holders may still have more to look forward to, as on-chain data indicates that the recent ascent of the token has created favorable conditions for the formation of robust support levels. Among these strongest support levels, according to data provider IntoTheBlock, is the region between $13.15 and $13.50.

Chainlink: Staking And Migration Advancements

LINK maintains its favorable outlook in spite of the general market volatility that has ensued since the regulatory issues faced by the Binance exchange and the discourse surrounding exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

LINK market cap currently at $8.21 billion on the daily chart: TradingView.com

Whale Transactions Up

With the launch of the v0.2 migration, the industry-leading Oracle network Chainlink has provided stakers with a more flexible staking platform. In addition, it features an adaptive rewards system, enhanced security guarantees, and a modular architecture.

Santiment, a market intelligence platform, reports that whale transactions (see chart below) comprising LINK worth a minimum of $100,000 increased by 1,145% in the previous day, from 176 transactions on November 28 to 2,198 transactions as of the time of writing.

Source: Santiment

Rapid growth in whale activity is typically associated with increased volatility in an asset. Furthermore, according to data from Santiment, LINK experienced a marginal increase in total open interest (OI) within the last day, rising from $211 million to $213 million.

Eleven months have passed since the protocol’s December 2022 introduction of staking on the Chainlink network. A press statement from Chainlink on November 28th stated that the v0.2 update includes an increase in the amount of the staking pool to 45 million LINK.

LINK price action in the last seven days. Source: Coingecko

The aforementioned figure signifies a 96% growth from the initial allocation of 22.5 million LINK to the staking pool in December, which accounted for 8% of the altcoin’s circulating supply at the time.

LINK Price Analysis: Eyes On The $20 Mark

Meanwhile, with Chainlink’s Staking v0.2 in play, LINK’s value is on the rise, prompting the question: Will it hit $20? The excitement is building as investors keep a close eye on the numbers.

The recent boost in LINK’s price has people hopeful about reaching that $20 mark. As the crypto world unfolds, it’s a waiting game to see where LINK’s journey takes us next.

(This site’s content should not be construed as investment advice. Investing involves risk. When you invest, your capital is subject to risk).

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Christian Encila

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that's not just a metaphor, it's a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn.

Christian's journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved the way for a successful stint as an editor at a data engineering firm, where his first-month essay win funded a months-long supply of doggie and kitty treats – a testament to his dedication to his furry companions (more on that later).

Christian then roamed the world of journalism, working at newspapers in Canada and even South Korea. He finally settled down at a local news giant in his hometown in the Philippines for a decade, becoming a total news junkie. But then, something new caught his eye: cryptocurrency. It was like a treasure hunt mixed with storytelling - right up his alley!

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