Chainlink (LINK)

Where Chainlink can go and at what rate: the list of directions, the limits and the coin price.

Rate as of Sep 18, 2026 00:58

Chainlink LINK
Price
$11.30
24 hours
+4.37%
Week
−3.2%
Market cap
$8.45 B
24-hour turnover
$372.99 M
Rank by cap
#17
In circulation
748.1 M LINK
Record price
$52.70

Chainlink (LINK) moves both ways: below are the directions, the rates and the order floors.

The coin trades at $11.30 now, plus 4.37% over 24 hours. The month closed plus 16.69%, in a corridor from $9.53 to $13.24.

The coin has been running since 2017. The cap is 1 B LINK, with 748.1 M LINK in circulation: that is 74.81% of it. By market cap LINK sits 17th ($8.45 B).

Chainlink (LINK) price in dollars

high $11.92low $10.67
Sep 11, 2026 00:59Sep 18, 2026 00:59
high $13.24low $9.53
Aug 18, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high $13.24low $7.19
Jun 19, 2026 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00
high $24.66low $7.19
Sep 18, 2025 03:00Sep 17, 2026 03:00

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 22:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs.

How far the LINK price travelled

PeriodHighLowMiddleNet move
24 hours$11.36$10.84$11.13+4.75%
Week$11.92$10.67$11.33−2.66%
Month$13.24$9.53$11.44+16.69%
Quarter$13.24$7.19$9.26+39%

Daily LINK price

DayCloseAgainst the day before
Sep 17, 2026$11.13+2.25%
Sep 16, 2026$10.88−5.5%
Sep 15, 2026$11.51+2.73%
Sep 14, 2026$11.21−2.55%
Sep 13, 2026$11.50−0.38%
Sep 12, 2026$11.55+0.69%
Sep 11, 2026$11.47−2.87%

How to get Chainlink (LINK)

Pick what you are paying with.

DirectionRateFrom
GRT → LINK1 GRT = 0.00166138 LINK
IMX → LINK1 IMX = 0.0107397 LINK
JTO → LINK1 JTO = 0.0390132 LINK
JUP → LINK1 JUP = 0.0207009 LINK
KITE → LINK1 KITE = 0.00931541 LINK
LDO → LINK1 LDO = 0.0314937 LINK
MEME → LINK1 MEME = 0.0000461789 LINK
MORPHO → LINK1 MORPHO = 0.195155 LINK
NEIRO → LINK1 NEIRO = 0.00000733024 LINK
NOT → LINK1 NOT = 0.0000398094 LINK
OPEN → LINK1 OPEN = 0.0120136 LINK
OP Optimism → LINK1 OP Optimism = 0.00882885 LINK
ORCA → LINK1 ORCA = 0.12164 LINK
PENDLE → LINK1 PENDLE = 0.206841 LINK
PENGU → LINK1 PENGU = 0.00063872 LINK
PEOPLE → LINK1 PEOPLE = 0.000736386 LINK
PEPE → LINK1 PEPE = 0.000000320324 LINK
POL → LINK1 POL = 0.00861387 LINK
PROVE → LINK1 PROVE = 0.0172773 LINK
PUMP → LINK1 PUMP = 0.000350588 LINK

How to swap Chainlink (LINK)

Pick what you want for your LINK.

DirectionRateFrom
LINK → BTC1 LINK = 0.000149102 BTC17.6627 LINK
LINK → XMR1 LINK = 0.0222343 XMR17.6627 LINK
LINK → ZEC1 LINK = 0.00776915 ZEC17.6627 LINK
LINK → USDT OMNI1 LINK = 11.3947 USDT OMNI
LINK → USDT ERC201 LINK = 11.3947 USDT ERC2017.6627 LINK
LINK → USDT TRC201 LINK = 11.3947 USDT TRC2017.6627 LINK
LINK → USDT BEP201 LINK = 11.3947 USDT BEP2017.6627 LINK
LINK → USDT SOL1 LINK = 11.3947 USDT SOL17.6627 LINK
LINK → USDC ERC201 LINK = 11.381 USDC ERC2017.6627 LINK
LINK → USDC SOL1 LINK = 11.381 USDC SOL17.6627 LINK
LINK → USDT Polygon1 LINK = 11.3947 USDT Polygon17.6627 LINK
LINK → USDC Polygon1 LINK = 11.381 USDC Polygon17.6627 LINK
LINK → USDT Arbitrum1 LINK = 11.3947 USDT Arbitrum17.6627 LINK
LINK → USDT TON1 LINK = 11.3947 USDT TON17.6627 LINK
LINK → TUSD TRC201 LINK = 11.4004 TUSD TRC20
LINK → USDC Arbitrum1 LINK = 11.381 USDC Arbitrum
LINK → USDC BASE1 LINK = 11.381 USDC BASE
LINK → USDC BEP201 LINK = 11.381 USDC BEP20
LINK → USDC AVAX C1 LINK = 11.381 USDC AVAX C
LINK → USDC NEAR1 LINK = 11.381 USDC NEAR

How a Chainlink (LINK) order runs

  1. Find the direction in the tables above — where LINK is sent or received.
  2. On the direction page work out the amount and press the exchange button.
  3. Enter the receiving details: for LINK that is a wallet address in Chainlink.
  4. Pay the order and wait for the payout; the order page tracks it.

Chainlink in numbers

TickerLINK
Typetoken
Launched2017
Built bySergey Nazarov, Steve Ellis
Supply cap1 B LINK
In circulation748.1 M LINK
Market cap$8.45 B
Rank by cap#17

Chainlink: a closer look

What Chainlink is

Chainlink (LINK) is a decentralized oracle network founded by Sergey Nazarov and Steve Ellis; the token launched in 2017. Oracles deliver real-world data, such as asset prices, to smart contracts.

How Chainlink works

Independent node operators fetch data from many sources and publish aggregated results on-chain. Chainlink also provides cross-chain messaging (CCIP) and other services. LINK is used to pay node operators and as a stake that secures their work. The maximum supply is 1 billion LINK.

What Chainlink is for

Most large DeFi protocols rely on Chainlink price feeds; LINK is used to pay for these services and for staking.

Sending LINK

LINK is a token on Ethereum (ERC20-compatible) and is also bridged to other networks. Check the network before sending and keep ETH or the relevant native coin for fees.

Where to keep Chainlink

LINK can be kept in any Ethereum-compatible wallet, including hardware wallets.

What to keep in mind

The token's value depends on demand for oracle services. As an ERC20 token, it is subject to Ethereum gas fees.

Common questions about Chainlink (LINK)

What is Chainlink?
Chainlink (LINK) is a decentralized oracle network founded by Sergey Nazarov and Steve Ellis; the token launched in 2017.
Who started Chainlink, and when?
Launched in 2017 by Sergey Nazarov, Steve Ellis.
How much LINK will there ever be?
The cap is 1 B LINK LINK.
How do I get Chainlink?
Take a direction — say GRT, IMX, JTO — work out the amount, enter a LINK address and pay the order.
How do I swap Chainlink for something else?
LINK goes into BTC, XMR, ZEC, among others. Enter the amount and the receiving details, then send the coins as the order says.
What did the Chainlink price do this month?
The month came in plus 16.69%: from $9.53 to $13.24.

Worth reading

Choose file
Give
Get
Exchange
days
hours