Celebrating
Web3
Excellence

Chainlink (LINK) Dodges Crypto Market Correction With 6% Gains. Here why

Bhushan Akolkar
October 22, 2021
Bhushan Akolkar

Bhushan Akolkar

Senior Journalist
Expertise : Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Macro Finance
Bhushan is a seasoned crypto writer with over eight years of experience spanning more than 10,000 contributions across multiple platforms like CoinGape, CoinSpeaker, Bitcoinist, Crypto News Flash, and others. Being a Fintech enthusiast, he loves reporting across Crypto, Blockchain, DeFi, Global Macros with a keen understanding in financial markets. 

He is committed to continuous learning and stays motivated by sharing the knowledge he acquires. In his free time, Bhushan enjoys reading thriller fiction novels and occasionally explores his culinary skills. Bhushan has a bachelors degree in electronics engineering, however, his interest in finance and economics drives him to crypto and blockchain.
Read full bio
Why Trust CoinGape
CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journal analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced reporting. By following our Editorial Policy, our writers verify every source, fact-check each story, rely on reputable sources, and attribute quotes and media correctly. We also follow a rigorous Review Methodology when evaluating exchanges and tools. From emerging blockchain projects and coin launches to industry events and technical developments, we cover all facets of the digital asset space with unwavering commitment to timely, relevant information.
Chainlink (LINK)

The broader crypto market has entered partial correction after hitting record-high valuations of $2.68 trillion earlier this week. While bitcoin and most other altcoins are in the red, Chainlink (LINK) is shooting northwards gaining more than 6% today.

As of press time, Chainlink (LINK) is trading 6.17% up at a price of $29.86 with a market cap of $13.3 billion. The recent price rally comes amid heavy whale accumulation for the LINK. As on-chain data provider Santiment reports:

Chainlink has opened Friday by going on a price surge. Millionaire addresses holding 100k to 10m $LINK own about 1/4th of the total supply now, the largest amount held in their history. The 16th market cap ranked asset was last over $30 five weeks ago.

Courtesy: Santiment

Associated Press Taps Chainlink for Election Data

One of the oldest news agency the Associated Press (AP) is tapping into the Chainlink blockchain for gathering economic, sports, and elections data in a decentralized manner. One of the biggest challenges with journalism today is the reliable sourcing of data.

The Chainlink oracles serve as the best way to transfer data from off-chain to on-chain in a transparent and decentralized manner. Associated Press will be running a Chainlink node that can start uploading a significant set of data. This data shall be cryptographically signed for verifying its authenticity.

In the official press release, Dwayne Desaulniers, AP director of blockchain and data licensing says:

“Chainlink technology is the ideal way to provide smart contract developers anywhere in the world with direct, on-demand access to AP’s trusted economic, sports, and race call data. Working with Chainlink allows this information to be compatible with any blockchain. The open-source software is reliable, secure, and widely used across leading blockchain networks.”

This recent development is a big boost for the Chainlink ecosystem and will encourage more players to join.

Advertisement
coingape google news

Why Trust CoinGape

CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights Read more… to our readers. Our journal analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced reporting. By following our Editorial Policy, our writers verify every source, fact-check each story, rely on reputable sources, and attribute quotes and media correctly. We also follow a rigorous Review Methodology when evaluating exchanges and tools. From emerging blockchain projects and coin launches to industry events and technical developments, we cover all facets of the digital asset space with unwavering commitment to timely, relevant information.

Newsletter
Your crypto brief.
Delivered every day.
  • Insights that move markets
  • 100,000 active subscribers
By signing-up you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
About Author
About Author
Bhushan is a seasoned crypto writer with over eight years of experience spanning more than 10,000 contributions across multiple platforms like CoinGape, CoinSpeaker, Bitcoinist, Crypto News Flash, and others. Being a Fintech enthusiast, he loves reporting across Crypto, Blockchain, DeFi, Global Macros with a keen understanding in financial markets. 

He is committed to continuous learning and stays motivated by sharing the knowledge he acquires. In his free time, Bhushan enjoys reading thriller fiction novels and occasionally explores his culinary skills. Bhushan has a bachelors degree in electronics engineering, however, his interest in finance and economics drives him to crypto and blockchain.
Investment disclaimer: The content reflects the author’s personal views and current market conditions. Please conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies, as neither the author nor the publication is responsible for any financial losses.
Ad Disclosure: This site may feature sponsored content and affiliate links. All advertisements are clearly labeled, and ad partners have no influence over our editorial content.
Celebrating
Web3
Excellence
Cross