Chainlink Price Predictions Uncertain After Yellen’s Crypto Comments

Before cryptocurrency traders even begin to think about a $100 Chainlink price, analysts are looking at lower targets (like $30, for instance). After all, Chainlink’s recent peak comes shortly after unflattering falters.

Shortly after LINK hit $23.70, the coin fell down to $20.37. Though investor interest is still high, so it could see another rally in the short term. 

Of course, this sentiment comes just a day after acting Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen suggested changes in the cryptocurrency trading landscape. Yellen said that Bitcoin and other blockchains were often used for illegal purposes. Specifically, she said, “Cryptocurrencies are a particular concern. I think many are used, at least in a transaction sense, mainly for illicit financing.” 

Following Yellen’s statements, Bitcoin fell 7.59 percent. Other cryptocurrencies followed suit, including Ethereum, which was down 9.74 percent. Meanwhile, Chainlink fell more than 10.5 percent in the same time period, putting the coin’s value below the $20 mark once again. 

Chainlink’s peak has already faltered, but analysts suggest there’ll be another rally once the fear of government regulation wears off. This makes it a good buy, even in the midst of a week where LINK hit new heights.

If regulation does ever move forth, cryptocurrency traders should stay privy to the news and take profits if they don’t want to hang in for the uphill battle.

Despite the fact that blockchain was designed to be decentralized, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ripple’s XRP have repeatedly hooked up with major institutions (namely PayPal and Bank of America) to propel trading volumes and invoke mainstream interest. Perhaps that’s why Yellen is even considering government regulation in the first place—which would make this sell-off period the fault of the cryptocurrency decision makers themselves. 

All things considered, Chainlink is a good investment on the low end—and I wouldn’t put it out of your periphery, because the sells could come quick. The latest LINK record comes about half a year after the previous all-time high of $19.95, so it would make sense to see yet another record in 2021.