Chainlink price (LINKUSD) — live chart
Follow the live Chainlink price and chart, check the contract specifications and see what moves LINKUSD.
Chart and quote are a third-party TradingView feed for information only and can differ slightly from Xellion's MT5 prices.
About Chainlink
Chainlink is a decentralised oracle network designed to connect blockchain applications with external data and services. LINK is its native token, used within the network to support service payments and staking mechanisms. LINKUSD quotes the value of LINK in US dollars, allowing traders to follow its dollar-denominated price rather than its value against another cryptocurrency.
Chainlink focuses on infrastructure that helps smart contracts use information beyond their own blockchain. Its services include data feeds, verifiable randomness and cross-chain communication. This role distinguishes LINK from tokens primarily associated with payments. The relationship between network activity and token demand is complex, so adoption does not translate mechanically into changes in LINK's market price.
On Xellion's MT5 platform, LINKUSD is traded as a CFD, allowing a position to be long or short without owning the underlying LINK token. The contract size is 1 LINK, and trading is available seven days a week, outside platform maintenance windows. CFD exposure reflects price movements rather than participation in Chainlink services, and leverage can amplify both gains and losses.
What moves the price
- Broader cryptocurrency sentiment and Bitcoin price movements
- Adoption of oracle services and cross-chain applications
- Chainlink integrations and network developments
- LINK staking participation and token supply dynamics
- Crypto regulation and access to market liquidity
- Smart-contract security incidents and oracle reliability concerns
| Symbol | LINKUSD |
|---|---|
| Contract size | 1 LINK |
| Leverage | Up to 1:2000 |
| Trading hours | 7 days a week, outside platform maintenance windows |
Live spreads and swaps are shown in MT5. Exact session times are in the MT5 contract specification; leverage depends on your account and country.
LINKUSD questions
What does the LINKUSD quote represent?
LINKUSD expresses the price of Chainlink's LINK token in US dollars. A rising quote means LINK has gained value against the dollar, while a falling quote means it has lost value against the dollar.
Do I own LINK when trading LINKUSD with Xellion?
No. LINKUSD on Xellion's MT5 platform is a CFD, so long or short positions provide price exposure without token ownership. They do not provide a wallet balance, staking participation or access to Chainlink network services.
What is the LINKUSD contract size and when can it be traded?
The LINKUSD contract size is 1 LINK. Trading is available seven days a week, outside platform maintenance windows. This schedule allows weekend trading, although liquidity and price volatility can differ across trading periods.
Why can Chainlink network developments affect LINKUSD?
Integrations, service usage and staking developments can influence expectations about LINK's role and demand within the network. However, LINKUSD also responds to broader crypto sentiment, dollar movements and liquidity, so network developments do not determine price direction alone.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Charts and prices on this page come from TradingView for information only and are not investment advice. Risk disclosure