Chainlink price rises 5.02% to $13.97 on globalbankingandfinance.com report
Chainlink (LINK)
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Eugene Serbin
globalbankingandfinance.com reported that Chainlink (LINK) rose 5.02% over a 24-hour window ending at 00:09 UTC on 26 September 2026. The asset began the period at $13.31 USD before dipping to a low of $13.25 USD at 01:01 UTC. Recovery started by 04:09 UTC when the price reached $13.36 USD, continuing upward to $13.55 USD by 08:09 UTC.
Momentum accelerated into midday, pushing the price to $14.14 USD at 12:09 UTC. LINK recorded its peak of $14.18 USD shortly after at 12:13 UTC. The price moderated in the afternoon, settling at $13.85 USD by 16:09 UTC.
A steadier phase followed, with the price at $13.88 USD at 20:09 UTC. The window closed at 00:09 UTC with LINK priced at $13.97 USD. This represented a net gain from the opening level, with a market capitalisation of $10.5 billion USD at that point. The price path was characterised by an early dip, a steady climb to a midday high, and a moderate close.
How the market reacted
Whalio's own Binance spot order flow for LINK, measured when this story was written up on 26 September 2026. Not the outlet's figures.
Whalio spot data shows LINK trading at $13.93, slightly below the reported close. The 1-hour buy ratio sits at 46.0%, indicating weaker immediate buying pressure compared to the 4-hour ratio of 58.6%. This 4-hour reading aligns closely with the 24-hour buy ratio of 58.2%, suggesting sustained interest over a longer timeframe. The 1-hour volume delta is negative at -$124,981, showing recent net selling, while the 4-hour delta is positive at +$908,053. Over 24 hours, the volume delta is +$13,485,725, with cumulative volume delta closing at +$12,670,000. Net buying occurred for 17 of the 24 hours, supporting the overall positive trend despite short-term fluctuations.
The latest daily buy ratio of 49.4% sits at the 56th percentile of the last 322 days, against a median of 48.8% - ordinary for this coin.
Was that an ordinary day?
The same Binance spot measurements for LINK, averaged over the days leading up to the story.
Over the preceding week, the 7-day average buy ratio was 51.3%, making the current 24-hour ratio of 58.2% notably higher by 6.9 points. Trading volume was 1.86 times the average, indicating significantly increased activity. Net buying was recorded on 5 of the 7 days, with a total volume delta of +$22,380,422 over the period. The price increased by 13.9% over the 8-day window. This recent activity represents an unusual surge compared to the weekly baseline, driven by higher volume and stronger buy ratios.