• Chainlink approaches a key accumulation zone, historically serving as a launchpad for bullish momentum.
• LINK’s high-beta relationship with Ethereum could amplify gains if Ethereum continues its upward trend.
• Institutional adoption of LINK increases while social media attention remains minimal, indicating potential major movement.

Chainlink (LINK) is about to test a crucial technical area that could place the cryptocurrency among the elite performers when entering the new year of 2026, according to a prominent analyst, Michaël van de Poppe. It’s noted that the latest developments of Chainlink make this project worth paying attention to.

Van de Poppe describes “LINK is a high-beta asset to Ethereum. It means that if Ethereum suddenly continues its uptrend, then LINK might surge even higher.” Although a considerable number of traders might be less interested, Chainlink is actually enhancing its technological base. Additionally, its ecosystem is being developed.

Chainlink at Key Accumulation Zone

When analysing the LINK/BTC chart, a long-term accumulation zone is identified by Van de Poppe. The current price of LINK is at or near the bottom of this zone, a position that historically provided a launchpad for previous instances of a bull market.

An important level of resistance is at 0.00043889 BTC. It is possible that a breakout above this level may initiate a positive trend, leading to a price surge of 164%, according to projections. “This is where we need to break through – after that, the uptrend starts,” added Van de Poppe.

Chainlink Gains Despite Low Attention

Although LINK is continuing to develop its connections with financial institutions, grow its CCIP network, and improve its oracle layer for tokenised real-world assets, Van de Poppe highlights that institutional adoption of the project is gradually on the increase, but its presence on social media platforms is minimal.

Historically, this kind of divergence has made way for strong price movement. Times of institutionally driven accumulation without much retail participation have, in the past, resulted in strong gains, such as was noted in early 2019 or mid-2020.

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Chainlink Set for Massive Gains in 2026

The analyst believes that the overall crypto market is bound to pick up pace again after experiencing some pullbacks, and Ethereum is set to lead this charge. Chainlink is likely to make some extraordinary gains, given its high-beta characteristics and strong technicals.

“I think we are going to see an interesting 2026,” Van de Poppe added. “And I think that LINK is going to be at the forefront.”

Given that LINK is placed close to key supports, that volatility is consolidating, and overall technical trends have now synchronised along with institutional adoption, various analysts feel that Chainlink is now poised to experience one of its best periods in a long time.

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